ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44310

Part of Akron, OH

Pop. 25,496·Summit County·183rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,152/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.2%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$780

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 44310 · $1,152

More affordable than 93% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$830

1 BR

$910

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,430

4 BR+

$1,550

Research median

$1,170/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44310 changed +4.2% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($41,066) is $1,027 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 1-bedroom ($910); a 2-bedroom is $1,170.

Rank in Akron

5th cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Akron.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44304, 2 miles away, rents for 22% less ($893/mo), about $3,100 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44310. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,824/yr

At $1,152/mo median

Location

CityAkron

StateOH

CountySummit County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.2% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.2% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44310 (Akron, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 14.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

25,496

Median income

$41,066

Median age

33.8

Renters

60.7%

Age distribution

26.3%

25.1%

24.8%

12.9%

Under 1826.3%

18–3425.1%

35–5424.8%

55–6410.9%

65+12.9%

Gender

49.3%

50.7%

Male49.3%

Female50.7%

Race & ethnicity

40.3%

22.7%

White40.3%

Black22.7%

Hispanic10.4%

Asian22.7%

Other4%

Education (25+)

23.6%

32%

29.5%

14.9%

No HS diploma23.6%

HS diploma32%

Some college29.5%

Bachelor's+14.9%

Housing tenure

39.3%

60.7%

Owner39.3%

Renter60.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44310 in Akron, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$34,519 → $41,066

up 19.0%

Population

24,958 → 25,496

up 2.2%

Renter share

61.3% → 60.7%

-0.6 pts

Bachelor's+

13% → 14.9%

+1.9 pts

Median age

35.1 → 33.8

-1.3 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $34,519 to $41,066 across the same window, up 19.0% versus 2021. Census counts show ZIP 44310 in Akron, OH adding about 538 residents over the five-year window, up 2.2% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44310 covers Akron, OH. The median rent here is $1,152/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $910/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 34% of local median household income ($41,066/yr), ZIP 44310 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.2% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44310?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,152/mo in ZIP 44310. The local median household income is $41,066/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44310?

Rent in ZIP 44310 has risen 4.2% over the past year.

How does ZIP 44310 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44310 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #183 of 229 at $1,152/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44310 changed +4.2%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.