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ZIP 44304

Part of Akron, OH
Pop. 4,000·Summit County·224th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$899/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
-$1,066
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 44304 · $899
More affordable than 99% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,460
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,200/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$10,788/yr
At $899/mo median
Location
CityAkron
StateOH
CountySummit County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44304 (Akron, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 36.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,000
Median income
$41,763
Median age
23.5
Renters
92.5%
Age distribution
65.9%
15.6%
Under 188.3%
18–3465.9%
35–5415.6%
55–642.8%
65+7.5%
Gender
58.6%
41.5%
Male58.6%
Female41.5%
Race & ethnicity
53.2%
25.2%
White53.2%
Black25.2%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian11.5%
Other7.3%
Education (25+)
21.2%
32.9%
36.9%
No HS diploma9%
HS diploma21.2%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+36.9%
Housing tenure
92.5%
Owner7.5%
Renter92.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44304 in Akron, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$28,344 → $41,763
up 47.3%
Population
3,577 → 4,000
up 11.8%
Renter share
91.4% → 92.5%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
30% → 36.9%
+6.9 pts

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $28,344 in 2021 to $41,763 more recently. Census counts show ZIP 44304 in Akron, OH adding about 423 residents over the five-year window, up 11.8% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 30% to 36.9% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44304 covers Akron, OH. The median rent here is $899/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($41,763/yr), ZIP 44304 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44304?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44304 (Akron, OH) is $899. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44304 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44304's median rent of $899/mo is $1,066 (54%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44304 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44304 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #224 out of 232 ZIPs at $899/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44304?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $36,000/year (~$17/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $899/mo in ZIP 44304. The local median household income is $41,763/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44304?

Rent in ZIP 44304 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 44304 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44304 is considered affordable for renters. At $899/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($41,763/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44304 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 44304 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 92.5% of ZIP 44304 households are renters, while 7.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 44304 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 44304 compare to the rest of Akron?

ZIP 44304 is more affordable than Akron overall. At $899/mo, it's $231 below the Akron citywide median of $1,130/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44304 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44304 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $899/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 44304's median household income ($41,763/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44304 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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