ZIP Code 44224: Population, Income, Housing

State: OH

Total population: 39,200 Household income: $94,287 Rent: $1,183

Overview

Total population

39,200

Rent

$1,183

Year built

1978

Household income

$94,287

Per capita income

$47,290

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

41.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Ohio

County

Summit County

City

Stow

Total population

39,200

Adults over 25

27,691

Total households

16,348

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$94,287

Per capita income

$47,290

Poverty rate

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

41.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,183

Year built

1978

Households that rent

30.9%

Households that own

69.1%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

83.3%

Black

5.9%

Asian

3.8%

Two or more races

5.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

2.3%

Not Hispanic or Latino

97.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

16,933 (82.9%)

Commute time to work

23 mins

Work from home

3,490 (17.1%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

19.7%

High school graduate or GED

23.7%

Some college or associate degree

8.7%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

47.9%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 44224 with: Summit County, OH Akron metro area, OH Ohio United States

ZIP 44224

Total population39,200

Rent$1,183

Year built1978

Household income$94,287

Per capita income$47,290

Poverty rate8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Summit County, OH

Total population537,864

Rent$1,026

Year built1966

Household income$71,622

Per capita income$43,061

Poverty rate12.8%

Unemployment rate4.7%

Akron Metro Area, OH

Total population699,820

Rent$1,033

Year built1969

Household income$72,371

Per capita income$42,464

Poverty rate12.6%

Unemployment rate4.4%

Ohio State

Total population11,810,293

Rent$1,034

Year built1970

Household income$71,389

Per capita income$40,552

Poverty rate13.3%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP44224	CountySummit, OH	Metro AreaAkron metro area, OH	StateOhio	CountryUnited States
Total population	39,200	537,864	699,820	11,810,293	334,922,499
Rent	$1,183	$1,026	$1,033	$1,034	$1,413
Year built	1978	1966	1969	1970	1980
Household income	$94,287	$71,622	$72,371	$71,389	$80,734
Per capita income	$47,290	$43,061	$42,464	$40,552	$44,673
Poverty rate	8%	12.8%	12.6%	13.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4.7%	4.4%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 44224

Rent & Income

In 44224, the typical monthly rent is $1,183 and the typical household income is $94,287. Rent here is higher than Ohio, and household income is higher than Ohio. The estimated poverty rate is 8%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 30.9% of households. About 41.2% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is very high, with about 47.9% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 44224 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 44224 — Poverty

How ZIP 44224 compares in Ohio (100 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,183	64 / 100	from lower rent	$807 – $1,811
Household income	$94,287	25 / 100	from higher income	$40,906 – $154,683
Poverty rate	8%	37 / 100	from lower poverty	2.4% – 43.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Ohio with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 44224

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 64th out of 100 ZIP Codes in Ohio. In Ohio as a whole, the range goes from $807 in ZIP 44512 up to $1,811 in ZIP 45040.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 44224 ranks 25th out of 100 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $40,906 in ZIP 44105 up to $154,683 in ZIP 43035.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 37th out of 100 ZIP Codes. Across Ohio, figures vary from 2.4% in ZIP 43065 up to 43.8% in ZIP 43201.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 44224 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,183 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 44224

Annual Household Income: $94,287

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 44224

Estimated Rate: 8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 44224

In ZIP Code 44224, households that rent: 5,045 (30.9%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	5,045	30.9%
Owner-Occupied	11,303	69.1%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 44224

In ZIP Code 44224, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 2,077 (41.2%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	2,077	41.2%
Other renter households	2,968	58.8%
Total renter households	5,045	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 44224

Less than High School: 5,451 people (19.7%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,558 people (23.7%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,420 people (8.7%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 13,262 people (47.9%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 27,691

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.