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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44272

Portage County · Akron, OH

Typical home value

$283,006[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+5.4%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+6.2%

Relative price

vs U.S.
≈ U.S. median
vs metro
+9.9%
vs state
+29.4%
ZIP 44272 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44272 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 44272 is worth $283,006 — 9.9% above the Akron, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 5.4%. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#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
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,777[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
6,048[3]
Median household income
$83,173[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
4
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Bio-Med Science Academy STEM School

    960 students

  • Rootstown Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Rootstown Local

    436 students

  • Rootstown/Ward Davis Bldg High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Rootstown Local

    290 students

  • Rootstown/Mabel Schnee Bldg Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Rootstown Local

    210 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$1,431
Loan principal$226,405
Down payment$56,601
Total interest paid$288,767

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$1,898
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
49th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
5th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44272?
The typical home in 44272 is worth $283,006, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44272?
Home values in 44272 are up 5.4% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 44272?
The effective property tax rate in 44272 is 1.0% — roughly $2,777 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44272?
ZIP code 44272 has a population of 6,048 and a median household income of $83,173.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Garrettsville, OH

    Typical home
    $283,491
    Gross yield
  • Streetsboro, OH

    Typical home
    $281,244
    Gross yield
  • Tallmadge, OH

    Typical home
    $286,075
    Gross yield
    7.4%
  • New Franklin, OH

    Typical home
    $279,085
    Gross yield
  • Munroe Falls, OH

    Typical home
    $278,828
    Gross yield
  • OH

    Typical home
    $289,245
    Gross yield

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