ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44311

Part of Akron, OH

Pop. 7,547·Summit County·221st most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$995/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.0%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$937

Reported rents

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ZIP 44311 · $995

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$760

1 BR

$830

2 BR

$1,070

3 BR

$1,310

4 BR+

$1,420

Research median

$1,070/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 44311 changed +7.0% 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 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($24,369) is $609 a month. That is less than HUD's Fair Market Rent for a studio ($760).

Rank in Akron

2nd cheapest of 9 ZIP codes in Akron.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44304, 1 mile away, rents for 10% less ($893/mo), about $1,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44311. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,940/yr

At $995/mo median

Location

CityAkron

StateOH

CountySummit County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44311 (Akron, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 8.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

7,547

Median income

$24,369

Median age

24.5

Renters

83%

Age distribution

21.5%

48.7%

15.4%

Under 1821.5%

18–3448.7%

35–5415.4%

55–646.7%

65+7.7%

Gender

55.8%

44.2%

Male55.8%

Female44.2%

Race & ethnicity

56.6%

30.8%

White56.6%

Black30.8%

Hispanic4.9%

Asian4.1%

Other3.6%

Education (25+)

21%

35.9%

34.6%

No HS diploma21%

HS diploma35.9%

Some college34.6%

Bachelor's+8.6%

Housing tenure

17%

83%

Owner17%

Renter83%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44311 in Akron, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$21,564 → $24,369

up 13.0%

Population

7,200 → 7,547

up 4.8%

Renter share

84.8% → 83%

-1.8 pts

Bachelor's+

7.4% → 8.6%

+1.2 pts

Household income in the area moved from $21,564 to $24,369 across the same window, up 13.0% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 7,200 to 7,547 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.8% change. About 83% of households rent today, against 84.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44311 covers Akron, OH. The median rent here is $995/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $830/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,070/mo.

At 49% of local median household income ($24,369/yr), ZIP 44311 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44311?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $995/mo in ZIP 44311. The local median household income is $24,369/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44311?

Rent in ZIP 44311 has risen 7.0% over the past year.

How does ZIP 44311 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44311 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #221 of 229 at $995/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44311 changed +7.0%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.