Akron, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Akron? Because it is located in Summit County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Akron's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Summit County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Akron sits in Summit County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Summit County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Akron, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.38 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Akron no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Akron has a population of about 197,542, making it the 5th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Summit County, and its 27 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Akron is taxed at 6.75%.
Akron ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 44301
- 44302
- 44303
- 44304
- 44305
- 44306
- 44307
- 44308
- 44309
- 44310
- 44311
- 44312
- 44313
- 44314
Showing 14 of 27 Akron ZIP codes. All carry the same 6.75% rate.
How Akron compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Akron |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Akron | — | Summit | 6.75% | — |
| Cuyahoga Falls | 4 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
| Barberton | 6.5 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
| Stow | 6.8 mi | Summit | 6.75% | same |
| Kent | 9.8 mi | Portage | 7.00% | +0.25% |
Every nearby city charges the same as Akron or more — Kent in Portage County is 0.25% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
Calculate tax in Akron
Calculate Ohio Sales Tax
Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Akron sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.75%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.34 | $5.34 |
| $10.00 | $0.68 | $10.68 |
| $25.00 | $1.69 | $26.69 |
| $50.00 | $3.38 | $53.38 |
| $100.00 | $6.75 | $106.75 |
| $500.00 | $33.75 | $533.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $67.50 | $1,067.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Akron. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Akron sales tax FAQ
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
The combined sales tax rate in Akron is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Summit County, which adds a 1.00% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.75%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Akron is $6.75, for a total of $106.75.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Akron. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Akron covers 27 ZIP codes (44301, 44302, 44303, 44304, 44305, 44306 and more), and all of them fall in Summit County, so every one is taxed at 6.75%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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