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U.S. ZIP Code · OH44685

Summit County · Akron, OH

Typical home value

$319,458[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.2%
5-year / yr
+5.8%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+12.5%
vs metro
+24.1%
vs state
+46.1%
ZIP 44685 location in OH
Location of ZIP 44685 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 44685 is worth $319,458 — 24.1% above the Akron, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.2%. The effective property tax rate is 1.4%.

#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
1.4%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,465[3]

#Climate risk

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

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

#Who lives here

Population
28,794[3]
Median household income
$102,773[3]

#Migration

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

Net migration
-218[5]
Moved in
12,272
Moved out
12,490

Schools

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

Public schools
6
Elementary
2
Middle
1
High
3
  • Lake Middle / High School

    High · Grades 7–12 · Lake Local

    1,629 students

  • Green High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Green Local

    1,285 students

  • Green Intermediate Elementary School

    Middle · Grades 4–6 · Green Local

    907 students

  • Green Primary School

    Elementary · Grades 1–3 · Green Local

    845 students

  • Lake Primary School

    Elementary · Grades K–1 · Lake Local

    435 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$1,615
Loan principal$255,566
Down payment$63,892
Total interest paid$325,961

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$2,254
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
47th percentile[1]
Rental yield
[2]
Property tax
53rd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 44685?
The typical home in 44685 is worth $319,458, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 44685?
Home values in 44685 are up 3.2% over the past year, and up 5.8% a year over five years.
What is the property tax rate in 44685?
The effective property tax rate in 44685 is 1.4% — roughly $4,465 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 44685?
ZIP code 44685 has a population of 28,794 and a median household income of $102,773.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Hiram, OH

    Typical home
    $319,835
    Gross yield
  • Northfield, OH

    Typical home
    $300,004
    Gross yield
  • Mantua, OH

    Typical home
    $299,812
    Gross yield
  • Macedonia, OH

    Typical home
    $339,589
    Gross yield
  • Stow, OH

    Typical home
    $297,786
    Gross yield
    7.1%
  • Atwater CDP, OH

    Typical home
    $291,896
    Gross yield

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