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ZIP 44320

Part of Akron, OH
Pop. 17,690·Summit County·173rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,195/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+1.4%
vs US Median
-$770
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ZIP 44320 · $1,195
More affordable than 92% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$890
2 BR
$1,150
3 BR
$1,400
4 BR+
$1,520
Research median
$1,150/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
$14,340/yr
At $1,195/mo median
Location
CityAkron
StateOH
CountySummit County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44320 (Akron, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,690
Median income
$41,241
Median age
40.6
Renters
46.1%
Age distribution
22.9%
22.3%
22.2%
14%
18.7%
Under 1822.9%
18–3422.3%
35–5422.2%
55–6414%
65+18.7%
Gender
45.2%
54.8%
Male45.2%
Female54.8%
Race & ethnicity
25.7%
63.5%
White25.7%
Black63.5%
Hispanic3.9%
Asian0.5%
Other6.4%
Education (25+)
33.8%
39.2%
18.2%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma33.8%
Some college39.2%
Bachelor's+18.2%
Housing tenure
53.9%
46.1%
Owner53.9%
Renter46.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44320 in Akron, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$36,508 → $41,241
up 13.0%
Population
19,104 → 17,690
down 7.4%
Renter share
45.4% → 46.1%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
19.1% → 18.2%
-0.9 pts

Census figures show median household income at $41,241 today, compared with $36,508 five years earlier. The population has contracted by 7.4% since 2021, moving from about 19,104 residents to roughly 17,690.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 44320 covers Akron, OH. The median rent here is $1,195/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $890/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($41,241/yr), ZIP 44320 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44320?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44320 (Akron, OH) is $1,195. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44320 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44320's median rent of $1,195/mo is $770 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44320 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44320 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #173 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,195/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44320?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,195/mo in ZIP 44320. The local median household income is $41,241/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44320?

Rent in ZIP 44320 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 44320 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44320 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,195/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($41,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44320 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 44320 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.1% of ZIP 44320 households are renters, while 53.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 44320 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 44320 compare to the rest of Akron?

ZIP 44320 is pricier than Akron as a whole. At $1,195/mo, it's $65 above the Akron citywide median of $1,130/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44320 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44320 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,195/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 44320's median household income ($41,241/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44320 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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