| ZIP Code | 44240 |
|---|---|
| City | Kent |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Portage County |
| Area Code | 234/330 |
| Elevation | 1,061 ft |
| Latitude | 41.132956 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -81.342432 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39133 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.6 yrs ↑ 8% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.23 |
| Below Poverty | 20.2% ▲ 102% above avg |
| College Grads | 51.0% ▲ 32% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.8% ▲ 38% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 124 (0.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 5,745 (26.3%) |
| Some College | 1,972 (9%) |
| Associates | 2,868 (13.1%) |
| Bachelors | 1,563 (7.1%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,602 (43.9%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $57,415 ▼ 25% below avg ↑ 24% since 2019 |
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| Median Home Value | $216,000 ▼ 23% below avg ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $989/mo ↑ 20% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 20,228 |
| Vacant Units | 3,455 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 20,228 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 3,455 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.1% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.23 |
ZIP code 44240 is located in Kent, Ohio, within Portage County. With a population of 37,889, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.6 years. Economically, 44240 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $57,415 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 44240 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $216,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $989 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.9%) and renters (48.1%). Median home values have increased by 36% since 2019.
The population of 44240 is primarily White (82.76%). Residents are well-educated — 51.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.2%. Household income has grown by 24% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 44240 stands at 6.8%, which is above the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 44240 in Kent, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 37,889 residents, a median household income of $57,415, and a median home value of $216,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.