City

Rootstown, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Portage County  ·  Ohio

👥6,064Population
💰$81,468Median HH Income≈ Avg
🎂36.7Median Age
🏠$241,200Median Home Value▼ 13% below avg
🎓40.3%College Grads≈ Avg
📊2.8%Unemployment▼ 44% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.7% Female 48.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 93.7%Hispanic: 3%Black: 0.3%Asian: 0.4%Other: 2.1%Race
White93.7%
Hispanic3.0%
Black0.3%
Asian0.4%
Other2.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
7%
5–17
14%
18–24
11%
25–44
28%
45–64
28%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age36.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.59
Below Poverty5.6% ▼ 44% below avg
College Grads40.3% ≈ Avg
Unemployment2.8% ▼ 44% below avg
No HS Diploma12 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,606 (40%)
Some College302 (7.5%)
Associates482 (12%)
Bachelors371 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree1,247 (31%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 40%Some College: 7.5%Associates: 12%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 31%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad40.0%
Some College7.5%
Associates12.0%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate31.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 74.3%Renter: 25.7%Tenure
Owner74.3%
Renter25.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–$100k
1%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
20%
$200k–$300k
39%
$300k–$500k
20%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$81,468 ≈ Avg
Median Home Value$241,200 ▼ 13% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,040/mo
Total Housing Units2,447
Vacant Units104

Income Distribution

Under $25k
11%
$25k–$50k
15%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
11%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
85%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
23%
15–30 min
40%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
56%
About Rootstown, OH

Rootstown is a city in Ohio, located in Portage County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 6,064 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 36.7 years.

Economically, Rootstown is a middle-income community. The median household income of $81,468 is near the national average. Approximately 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.8%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Rootstown is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $241,200, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,040 per month. Homeownership is high at 74.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Rootstown is well-educated. 40.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (93.73%).

Rootstown, OH offers residents above-average earning potential within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Rootstown
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44272 6,064 $81,468 $241,200 $1,040 2.8% 40.3% 74.3%