44240 ZIP Code
Kent, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 44240 |
| City/Town: | Kent |
| County: | Portage |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 38,208 |
| Median Household Income: | $54,700 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,624 |
| Total Housing Units: | 20,407 |
| Median Home Value: | $206,100 |
| Land Area: | 39.7 sq miles
102.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 1.2 sq miles
3.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 41.1330, -81.3424 |
Population Information (44240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 38,208 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 19,317 | 50.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 18,891 | 49.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 33.0 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,632 | 4.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,848 | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,768 | 4.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,184 | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 7,672 | 20.1% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,806 | 12.6% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 4,382 | 11.5% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,805 | 10.0% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,717 | 4.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,757 | 7.2% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 3,640 | 9.5% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,475 | 3.9% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 522 | 1.4% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (44240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $206,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.1 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $923 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 20,407 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 16,793 | 82.3% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 3,614 | 17.7% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 8,833 | 52.6% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 7,960 | 47.4% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (44240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 23,104 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 338 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 645 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,273 | 27.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 4,348 | 18.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,527 | 6.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,119 | 22.2% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,854 | 21.0% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 95.7% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 43.2% | 34.3% |
Income Information (44240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $54,700 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,399 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $96,080 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,624 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (44240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 21,671 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 20,185 | 93.1% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,486 | 6.9% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,008 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 16,617 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,960 | 14.7% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 593 | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 15 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (44240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 32,563 | 85.2% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 2,341 | 6.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 47 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,082 | 2.8% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 15 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 117 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 2,043 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 638 | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 918 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 370 | 1.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 210 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 208 | 0.5% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 130 | 0.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (44240 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,816 | 10.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 1,119 | 6.7% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,981 | 11.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,555 | 9.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,528 | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,106 | 12.5% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,797 | 10.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,778 | 16.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 988 | 5.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,125 | 6.7% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (44240 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 14,588 | 72.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,347 | 6.7% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 296 | 1.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 767 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 195 | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,412 | 11.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (44240 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 177 | 0.9% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,094 | 5.4% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,199 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 321 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,376 | 11.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 1,169 | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 373 | 1.8% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 762 | 3.8% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,235 | 11.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,432 | 26.9% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,531 | 12.5% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 940 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 576 | 2.9% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (44240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 20.2% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (44240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 36,113 | 94.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 27,644 | 72.4% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 12,845 | 33.6% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,994 | 5.2% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (44240 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 12,934 | 77.0% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 4,547 | 27.1% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,591 | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 720 | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 314 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,999 | 11.9% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (44240 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 9,977 | 48.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,388 | 6.8% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 953 | 4.7% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,069 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 2,030 | 9.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,317 | 11.4% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 2,387 | 11.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 230 | 1.1% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 56 | 0.3% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (44240 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 91 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 1,844 | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 2,535 | 12.4% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,545 | 7.6% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,521 | 7.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,993 | 19.6% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 3,233 | 15.8% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,064 | 10.1% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 883 | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,698 | 13.2% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (44240 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 1,157 | 5.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,229 | 15.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,774 | 28.3% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 6,656 | 32.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 2,815 | 13.8% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 776 | 3.8% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (44240 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 11,854 | 70.6% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 389 | 2.3% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 3,813 | 22.7% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 427 | 2.5% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 68 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 228 | 1.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (44240 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,791 | 10.7% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 6,129 | 36.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 5,923 | 35.3% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 2,950 | 17.6% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (44240 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 392 | 4.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 370 | 4.2% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,947 | 22.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,512 | 17.1% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,694 | 30.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 1,599 | 18.1% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 292 | 3.3% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.3% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (44240 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,502 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $571 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $923 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.44 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.03 | 2.38 |
Households (44240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 16,793 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 6,167 | 36.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,447 | 14.6% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 4,140 | 24.7% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 5,235 | 31.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,693 | 22.0% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 4,278 | 25.5% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.24 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.92 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (44240 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 16,674 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 8,244 | 49.4% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 6,386 | 38.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 358 | 2.1% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,473 | 8.8% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,943 | 41.6% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (44240 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,720 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 325 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 482 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,769 | 23.6% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,419 | 12.1% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 6,725 | 57.4% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (44240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 31,865 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,673 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 38,107 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,735 | 12.4% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 464 | 9.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,575 | 54.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,696 | 35.8% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (44240 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 30,567 | 80.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 7,382 | 19.3% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 3,303 | 44.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 3,578 | 48.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 715 | 9.7% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 501 | 6.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (44240 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 36,027 | 94.3% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 276 | 0.7% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,181 | 790.2% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,181 | 790.2% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,181 | 790.2% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 350 | 126.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 155 | 56.2% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 135 | 48.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 94 | 34.1% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (44240 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 36,576 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 34,123 | 93.3% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,453 | 6.7% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 219 | 0.6% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 783 | 2.1% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 568 | 1.6% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 883 | 2.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (44240 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 16,793 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 15,853 | 94.4% | 89.4% |
Kent, OH44240