3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 443xxAkron, OH area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 443 changed +2.9% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 44301–44333. Most of its 2010 population lived in Summit County (100%). Communities in the region include Green, Fairlawn, New Franklin, Portage Lakes, Montrose-Ghent. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +2.9%
- 5-year change
- +46.4%
- Since Q1 1995
- +163%
- National rank (1 year)
- 573rd
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 443 vs Ohio and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 443: 262.8
- Ohio: 301.1
- Akron, OH metro: 272.0
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 443 | OH | U.S. | Gap vs OH | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +2.9% | +4.3% | +3.0% | −1.4 pts | −0.2 pts |
| 3 years | +19.0% | +18.3% | +12.9% | +0.8 pts | +6.2 pts |
| 5 years | +46.4% | +48.1% | +41.3% | −1.7 pts | +5.1 pts |
| 10 years | +96.0% | +103% | +93.3% | −6.6 pts | +2.7 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +163% | +201% | +292% | −38.3 pts | −128.7 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 443 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +160% | $780,546 |
| Q2 2000 | +105% | $616,057 |
| Q2 2005 | +73.4% | $520,244 |
| Q2 2010 | +101% | $601,717 |
| Q2 2015 | +103% | $607,981 |
| Q2 2020 | +63.7% | $491,203 |
| Q2 2021 | +46.4% | $439,139 |
| Q2 2023 | +19.0% | $357,079 |
| Q2 2025 | +2.9% | $308,595 |
How ZIP3 443 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 443 ranks 573rd of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 26th of 29 in Ohio. Its one-year change is −0.2 pts versus the nation and −1.4 pts versus Ohio. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 573rd of 882 | 26th of 29 |
| 3 years | 238th of 882 | 19th of 29 |
| 5 years | 375th of 882 | 25th of 29 |
| 10 years | 373rd of 882 | 23rd of 29 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 857th of 879 | 28th of 29 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 443
ZIP3 443's index peaked in Q1 2006, fell 22.1% to its low in Q2 2012, and regained its peak in Q3 2019, about 13.5 years after the top. Today it sits +71.2% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 443 | Q1 2006 | Q2 2012 | -22.1% | Q3 2019 (13.5 yrs) | +71.2% |
| OH | Q4 2005 | Q2 2012 | -12.9% | Q2 2017 (11.5 yrs) | +95.6% |
| Metro | Q1 2006 | Q2 2012 | -17.4% | Q3 2018 (12.5 yrs) | +78.2% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 443's index has changed +18.7% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 443 after inflation | OH after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | -1.0% | +0.4% | -0.6% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +8.4% | +7.7% | +8.6% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +18.0% | +19.4% | +17.9% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +40.9% | +45.7% | +38.9% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +18.7% | +36.0% | +22.9% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 443
Regional estimate
$587,986
- Estimated gain
- $287,986
- Index change
- +96.00%
- Start index
- 134.09
- End index
- 262.81
ZIP3 443 (Akron, OH area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 442 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH area | OH | +2.9% | +46.5% | +181% |
| 447 · Canton, OH area | OH | +7.2% | +49.8% | +178% |
| 446 · Massillon, OH area | OH | +7.5% | +50.1% | +211% |
| 441 · Cleveland, OH area | OH | +5.4% | +48.9% | +171% |
| 440 · Lorain, OH area | OH | +3.5% | +47.4% | +167% |
| 444 · Warren, OH area | OH | +5.4% | +51.3% | +194% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 262.81 |
| Q1 2026 | 264.64 |
| Q4 2025 | 262.62 |
| Q3 2025 | 261.41 |
| Q2 2025 | 255.49 |
| Q1 2025 | 250.19 |
| Q4 2024 | 248.02 |
| Q3 2024 | 246.08 |
| Q2 2024 | 248.64 |
| Q1 2024 | 232.80 |
| Q4 2023 | 235.99 |
| Q3 2023 | 230.56 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 443?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 443, the regional index changed +2.9% over the year to Q2 2026, +46.4% over five years, +96.0% over ten years, and +163% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 443 appreciating faster than Ohio and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +2.9% compares with +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of −0.2 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +5.1 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 443?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 443. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 44301 to 44333 (17 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.