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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44260

Portage County · Akron, OH

Typical home value

$257,132[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+4.6%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+6.3%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-9.5%
vs metro
≈ metro median
vs state
+17.6%
ZIP 44260 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44260 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 44260 is worth $257,132. Over the past year, values have risen 4.6%. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
[2]
Gross yield
[2]
Cap rate
[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,900[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Portage County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
No Rating
Heat wave
Relatively Low
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Moderate
Earthquake
Very Low
Winter weather
Relatively Moderate

#Who lives here

Population
12,780[3]
Median household income
$82,444[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Portage County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-237[5]
Moved in
4,740
Moved out
4,977

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
2
  • Field High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Field Local

    537 students

  • Field Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Field Local

    456 students

  • Suffield Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Field Local

    402 students

  • O H Somers Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–6 · Mogadore Local

    383 students

  • Mogadore High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Mogadore Local

    201 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)
Annual rent

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,300
Loan principal$205,706
Down payment$51,426
Total interest paid$262,366

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio
Monthly cost to own$1,757
Monthly rent

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
65th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
19th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44260?
The typical home in 44260 is worth $257,132, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44260?
Home values in 44260 are up 4.6% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 44260?
The effective property tax rate in 44260 is 1.1% — roughly $2,900 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44260?
ZIP code 44260 has a population of 12,780 and a median household income of $82,444.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Akron, OH

    Typical home
    $257,872
    Gross yield
    6.9%
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

    Typical home
    $255,655
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Akron, OH

    Typical home
    $255,654
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Kent, OH

    Typical home
    $245,518
    Gross yield
    7.2%
  • New Franklin, OH

    Typical home
    $244,669
    Gross yield
    6.5%
  • Munroe Falls, OH

    Typical home
    $278,828
    Gross yield

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