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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44288

Portage County · Akron, OH

Typical home value

$188,193[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+0.9%
5-year / yr
+5.6%
10-year / yr
+6.6%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-33.8%
vs metro
-26.9%
vs state
-13.9%
ZIP 44288 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44288 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 44288 is worth $188,193 — 26.9% below the Akron, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 0.9%. 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
$1,980[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
3,850[3]
Median household income
$69,205[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
3
Elementary
1
Middle
1
High
1
  • Katherine Thomas Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–4 · Windham Exempted Village

    220 students

  • Windham Junior High School

    Middle · Grades 5–8 · Windham Exempted Village

    158 students

  • Windham High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Windham Exempted Village

    106 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$952
Loan principal$150,555
Down payment$37,639
Total interest paid$192,024

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$1,273
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
33rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
12th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44288?
The typical home in 44288 is worth $188,193, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44288?
Home values in 44288 are up 0.9% over the past year, and up 5.6% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 44288?
The effective property tax rate in 44288 is 1.1% — roughly $1,980 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44288?
ZIP code 44288 has a population of 3,850 and a median household income of $69,205.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Norton, OH

    Typical home
    $182,321
    Gross yield
    8.2%
  • Green, OH

    Typical home
    $180,241
    Gross yield
    8.3%
  • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

    Typical home
    $198,250
    Gross yield
    8.8%
  • Ravenna, OH

    Typical home
    $220,170
    Gross yield
  • OH

    Typical home
    $233,655
    Gross yield
  • Akron, OH

    Typical home
    $135,018
    Gross yield
    9.9%

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