PlainZIP

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
$57,627
Median income
$226,500
Median home value
45.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $36,823. 21.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.6%. Housing costs here run $226,500 for a typical home value (15% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,025 a month; 50.5% of 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Portage County, letting you compare 44240 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

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Who lives in ZIP 44240?

32.4

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

8.0%

Foreign-Born

White 84.3%
African American 5.7%
Asian 4.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 71.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.1%

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

Owner 50.5%
Renter 49.5%

$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 44240 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44240 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44240 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Portage County

44266 standard
Ravenna, OH
Pop: 33,581
44202 standard
Aurora, OH
Pop: 19,561
44241 standard
Streetsboro, OH
Pop: 16,428
44260 standard
Mogadore, OH
Pop: 13,450
44444 standard
Newton Falls, OH
Pop: 10,454
44231 standard
Garrettsville, OH
Pop: 8,308

Related Areas

Portage County Kent, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.