Kent, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44240
Portage County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 37,927
- 364/sq mi High-density area
- $57,627
- Median income Below-median income area
- $226,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Kent pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 364
- people per sq mi
- 51%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44240 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44240 (Kent, OH) rose +12.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 162.7 in 2023 to 182.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44240 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Kent, Portage County, Ohio, with 37,927 residents across 104.2 square miles, a density of 364 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44240 reports a modest median household income of $57,627 (21% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,823. The poverty rate is 21.6%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $226,500 (15% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,025; 50.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Portage County, so 44240 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 44240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Kent, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44240.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
132 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
96 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
82 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
77 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44240, Kent, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
37,927
Population
104.2
Area (sq mi)
364
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44240?
32.4
Median Age
49.2%
Male
50.8%
Female
8.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$57,627
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$36,823
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44240 ranks nationally
Kent, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$57,627 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,789housing units
19,789
Total Housing Units
16,753
Occupied Units
3,036
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,500
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$1,025
Median Rent
1974
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+12.2%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44240 have increased 12.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.3% | 125 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 139 |
| 2022 | +11.1% | 154 |
| 2023 | +5.5% | 163 |
| 2024 | +12.2% | 183 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 837 business establishments in ZIP 44240, employing approximately 13,431 people with a combined annual payroll of $654,076,000.
837
Businesses
13,431
Employees
$654.1M
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 132 | 15.8% |
| Retail trade | 106 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 96 | 11.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 82 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 77 | 9.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 7.9% |
| Construction | 57 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 47 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 43 | 5.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 36 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 33 | 3.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 15 | 1.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 14 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.6% |
| Information | 10 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44240 vs 44243 →
ZIP 44240 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44224
Stow (44224)
38,742 residents
- 44240
Kent (44240)
37,927 residents
- 44266
Ravenna (44266)
33,581 residents
- 44221
Cuyahoga Falls (44221)
29,587 residents
- 44305
Akron (44305)
22,294 residents
- 44278
Tallmadge (44278)
17,868 residents
- 44241
Streetsboro (44241)
16,428 residents
- 44260 13,450
Mogadore (44260)
13,450 residents
- 44243 5,658
Kent (44243)
5,658 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44240 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44240 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44224
Stow (44224)
$94,287 median income
- 44278
Tallmadge (44278)
$90,120 median income
- 44241
Streetsboro (44241)
$88,517 median income
- 44260
Mogadore (44260)
$82,444 median income
- 44262
Munroe Falls (44262)
$81,214 median income
- 44266
Ravenna (44266)
$64,918 median income
- 44221
Cuyahoga Falls (44221)
$63,342 median income
- 44240
Kent (44240)
$57,627 median income
- 44305
Akron (44305)
$52,768 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44240 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44243 | Kent, OH | 5,658 | 1.0 mi |
| 44260 | Mogadore, OH | 13,450 | 6.7 mi |
| 44262 | Munroe Falls, OH | 5,016 | 5.0 mi |
| 44278 | Tallmadge, OH | 17,868 | 4.7 mi |
| 44241 | Streetsboro, OH | 16,428 | 7.4 mi |
| 44224 | Stow, OH | 38,742 | 5.9 mi |
| 44221 | Cuyahoga Falls, OH | 29,587 | 7.0 mi |
| 44266 | Ravenna, OH | 33,581 | 7.6 mi |
| 44305 | Akron, OH | 22,294 | 7.4 mi |
| 44265 | Randolph, OH | 51 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44240, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (37,927 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44240 in?
ZIP code 44240 (Kent) is located in Portage County, Ohio. Portage County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/portage-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44240?
ZIP code 44240 in Kent, OH has a population of 37,927 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44240?
The median household income in ZIP 44240 is $57,627, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44240?
The median home value in ZIP 44240 is $226,500, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44240?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44240 is White at 84.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44240?
ZIP code 44240 has 837 business establishments employing approximately 13,431 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44240?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44240 are: Accommodation and food services (132), Retail trade (106), Other services (except public administration) (96). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44240?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44240 increased by 12.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44240?
In ZIP code 44240, 71.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44240?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44240 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44240?
In ZIP code 44240, approximately 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44240?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44240 is 21.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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