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Barberton, OH
City in Summit County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44203.
Population
24,844
Land area
9sq mi
People per sq mi
2,755
ZIP codes
1
Barberton and its ZIP codes
Barberton at a glance
- Barberton is about 9.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 64th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $52,267 a year, 27% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $135,200 (37% below Ohio) and median rent is $848 a month.
Local data for Barberton, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barberton, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,267
Poverty rate
15.6%
Median home value
$135,200
Median rent
$848/mo
Homeownership
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
39.5
Average commute
22.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,519), Irish Americans (3,149), Italian Americans (1,496).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Summit County. PPP loans are for Barberton.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$65,328
259,891 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,711
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.9B
FY 2026, $7,193 per person
How people get to work
Barberton, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.6%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked2.0%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home6.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barberton, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
776
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
724
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
32.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Barberton, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
15.6%
U.S. 12.1% +3.5 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.5%
U.S. 11.1% -1.6 pts
ZIP codes in Barberton
1 in or overlapping Barberton. Population shown
Cities near Barberton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NortonCity | 2.8 mi | 20.2 |
| Portage LakesCensus-designated place | 3.7 mi | 4 |
| New FranklinCity | 4 mi | 25 |
| DoylestownVillage | 5.4 mi | 1.9 |
| ClintonVillage | 5.7 mi | 3.6 |
| WadsworthCity | 6.8 mi | 11.5 |
| AkronCity | 7.3 mi | 61.9 |
| Pigeon CreekCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.9 |
| GreenCity | 8.1 mi | 32 |
| FairlawnCity | 8.4 mi | 4.6 |
| SawyerwoodCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Sharon CenterCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4.7 |
| Canal FultonCity | 9.2 mi | 3.6 |
| RittmanCity | 9.4 mi | 6.3 |
| LakemoreVillage | 9.6 mi | 1.5 |
| MarshallvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barberton, OH in?
- Barberton is in Summit County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Barberton, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Barberton include 44203.
- What is the population of Barberton, OH?
- About 24,844 people live in Barberton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barberton?
- Nearby places include Norton (2.8 mi), Portage Lakes (3.7 mi), New Franklin (4 mi), Doylestown (5.4 mi), Clinton (5.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023