City

Kenton, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Hardin County  ·  Ohio

👥12,594Population
💰$54,325Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂42.0Median Age
🏠$135,700Median Home Value▼ 51% below avg
🎓25.6%College Grads▼ 34% below avg
📊6.1%Unemployment▲ 24% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 0.7%Black: 0.5%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.9%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic0.7%
Black0.5%
Asian0.4%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
17%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
26%
65+
9%

Key Indicators

Median Age42.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.39
Below Poverty19.9% ▲ 99% above avg
College Grads25.6% ▼ 34% below avg
Unemployment6.1% ▲ 24% above avg
No HS Diploma61 (0.8%)
HS Graduate3,751 (48.4%)
Some College1,392 (18%)
Associates564 (7.3%)
Bachelors587 (7.6%)
Graduate Degree1,397 (18%)

Education

No HS: 0.8%HS Grad: 48.4%Some College: 18%Associates: 7.3%Bachelors: 7.6%Graduate: 18%Edu
No HS0.8%
HS Grad48.4%
Some College18.0%
Associates7.3%
Bachelors7.6%
Graduate18.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.8%Renter: 25.2%Tenure
Owner74.8%
Renter25.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
23%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
13%
$200k–$300k
23%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,325 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$135,700 ▼ 51% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$702/mo
Total Housing Units5,695
Vacant Units517

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
51%
15–30 min
11%
30–45 min
21%
Over 45 min
16%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
10%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
13%
2000+
61%
About Kenton, OH

Kenton is a city in Ohio, located in Hardin County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 12,594 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 42 years.

Economically, Kenton is a working-class community. The median household income of $54,325 is below the national average. Approximately 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.1%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Kenton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $135,700, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $702 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Kenton is moderately educated. 25.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.36%).

Kenton, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Kenton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43326 12,594 $54,325 $135,700 $702 6.1% 25.6% 74.8%