Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.3 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | -0.83 |
| Below Poverty | 11.1% ▲ 11% above avg |
| College Grads | 41.4% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.3% ▲ 9% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 751 (0.8%) |
| HS Graduate | 34,321 (34.9%) |
| Some College | 9,278 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 12,399 (12.6%) |
| Bachelors | 8,558 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 33,036 (33.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $75,908 ≈ Avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $219,450 ▼ 21% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,116/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 69,185 |
| Vacant Units | 6,195 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Portage County is located in Ohio and encompasses 17 ZIP codes spanning 15 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 158,073 residents. With a median age of 39.25, it is a middle-aged county.
Portage County has a middle-income economic profile. The median household income of $75,907 is near the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.1% is above the national average.
Housing in Portage County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $219,450 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $1,115. Homeownership rates are high at 70.6%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Portage County are primarily White (86.33%). Educational attainment is well-educated — 41.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Portage County, OH is a middle-income area in Ohio. The 17 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44201 | Atwater | 6,928 | $77,264 | $213,700 | $1,000 | 7.6% | 30.7% |
| 44202 | Aurora | 22,857 | $116,556 | $356,000 | $1,701 | 4.5% | 65.0% |
| 44411 | Deerfield | 2,121 | $75,694 | $168,800 | $1,122 | 3.2% | 22.3% |
| 44412 | Diamond | 3,073 | $102,083 | $251,600 | $861 | 2.4% | 28.8% |
| 44231 | Garrettsville | 8,702 | $85,455 | $204,700 | $909 | 4.8% | 29.6% |
| 44234 | Hiram | 4,078 | $73,519 | $218,400 | $953 | 2.5% | 40.3% |
| 44240 | Kent | 37,889 | $57,415 | $216,000 | $989 | 6.8% | 51.0% |
| 44255 | Mantua | 7,043 | $74,221 | $180,300 | $875 | 4.0% | 33.0% |
| 44266 | Ravenna | 32,301 | $61,211 | $159,900 | $904 | 4.2% | 32.2% |
| 44272 | Rootstown | 6,064 | $81,468 | $241,200 | $1,040 | 2.8% | 40.3% |
| 44241 | Streetsboro | 18,355 | $81,392 | $190,700 | $1,372 | 4.5% | 38.0% |
| 44285 | Wayland | 97 | $68,750 | $220,000 | — | 0.0% | 31.6% |
| 44288 | Windham | 3,555 | $65,147 | $159,200 | $1,048 | 6.7% | 18.3% |