ZIP Code 44240
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Kent · Portage County · Ohio
- Population
- 37,927
- Median income
- $57,627
- Median home value
- $226,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 45.1%
- Land area
- 104.2 sq mi
364/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 25% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.4
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ZIP code 44240 in Kent, Ohio has a population of 37,927. The median household income is $57,627, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $226,500, 19% below the US average. 45.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44240 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 104.2 square miles in Kent, Portage County, Ohio. The area is home to 37,927 residents, producing a population density of 364 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44240 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44240 sits at $57,627 (21% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,823. The poverty rate stands at 21.6% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $226,500 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,025 per month, and 50.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44240 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.4, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Portage County, so you can benchmark 44240 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$36,823
Per Capita Income
21.6%
Poverty Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
22.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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