US ZIP Code
44243

Kent, OH

Portage County  ·  Ohio

● Active
👥 5,010 Population ↑ 2% since 2019
🎂 19.4 Median Age
🎓 15.9% College Grads
▼ 59% below avg
📊 16.0% Unemployment
▲ 226% above avg ↓ 21% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code44243
CityKent
StateOhio (OH)
CountyPortage County
Area Code234/330
Elevation1,156 ft
Latitude41.147842
Longitude-81.340464
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS39133
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 34.5% (1,730) Female 65.5% (3,280) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 83.5%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 10.7%Asian: 1.3%Other: 1.7%Race
White83.5%
Hispanic2.9%
Black10.7%
Asian1.3%
Other1.7%

Age Breakdown

5–17
0%
18–24
98%
25–44
2%

Key Indicators

Median Age19.4 yrs
Avg Household Size-99.99
Below Poverty0.0% ▼ 100% below avg
College Grads15.9% ▼ 59% below avg
Unemployment16.0% ▲ 226% above avg
Associates69 (84.1%)
Graduate Degree13 (15.9%)

Education

Associates: 84.1%Graduate: 15.9%Edu
Associates84.1%
Graduate15.9%
Housing & Income

Financials

Avg HH Size-99.99
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
32%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
20%
Work From Home
47%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
8%
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 44243 is in Kent, OH, in Portage County.
ZIP code 44243 is located in Ohio (OH).
ZIP code 44243 is in Portage County, OH.
ZIP 44243 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 44243 is 5,010 people (ACS 2023).
Income data not available.
Home value data not available.
About ZIP Code 44243

ZIP code 44243 is located in Kent, Ohio, within Portage County. With a population of 5,010, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a young community — the median age is 19.4 years.

The population of 44243 is primarily White (83.47%). Residents are less-educated — 15.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is well below the national average.

The unemployment rate in 44243 stands at 16.0%, which is more than double the national average. A notably high share of workers — 45% — work from home, reflecting the professional makeup of the area. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 31%.

Overall, ZIP code 44243 in Kent, OH is characterized as less-educated, and a young community.