44240 ZIP Code — Kent, OH
Portage County, Ohio
ZIP code 44240 is located in Kent, Ohio, within Portage County. It covers approximately 39.74 square miles and serves a population of 38,208 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.
About ZIP code 44240
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $206,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
Median household income is $54,700. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
38,208
population
39.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44240 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44240
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kent | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44243 Kent (1.2 mi)
44242 Kent (2 mi)
44278 Tallmadge (5.4 mi)
44262 Munroe Falls (5.4 mi)
44224 Stow (6.8 mi)
44224 Stow (6.8 mi)
44260 Mogadore (7.2 mi)
44221 Cuyahoga Falls (7.6 mi)
44305 Akron (8 mi)
44266 Ravenna (8.3 mi)
44272 Rootstown (8.9 mi)
44310 Akron (9 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 38,208 |
| Population density | 961 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 39.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.21 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1352 |
| Longitude | -81.3290 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 330/234 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.0% | 41.2% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 32.0% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 22.4% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
38,208
Population
961
People per sq mi
33.0
Median age
$54,700
Median household income
$35,954
Per capita income
$206,100
Median home value
$923
Median monthly rent
52.6%
Home ownership
20.2%
Poverty rate
6.9%
Unemployment
12,447
Housing units
43.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
825
Under 5
807
935
5–9
913
894
10–14
874
1,104
15–19
1,080
3,880
20–24
3,792
2,430
25–34
2,376
2,216
35–44
2,166
1,924
45–54
1,881
868
55–59
849
1,394
60–64
1,363
1,841
65–74
1,799
746
75–84
729
264
85+
258
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,343 | 16.6% |
| 18 and over | 31,865 | 83.4% |
| 65 and over | 5,637 | 14.8% |
| Median age | 33.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
83.8%
Black or African American
6%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian
2.8%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Other race
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32,563 | 83.8% |
| Black or African American | 2,341 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 2,043 | 5.3% |
| Asian | 1,082 | 2.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 638 | 1.6% |
| Other race | 117 | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 47 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 49.0% | 41.2% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.5% | 32.0% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.7% | 22.4% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 4.8% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
10.8%
$10k–$15k
6.7%
$15k–$25k
11.8%
$25k–$35k
9.3%
$35k–$50k
9.1%
$50k–$75k
12.5%
$75k–$100k
10.7%
$100k–$150k
16.5%
$150k–$200k
5.9%
$200k+
6.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 10.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 11.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.1% |
| $50k–$75k | 12.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.9% |
| $200k+ | 6.7% |
| Median income | $54,700 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.4%
$50k–$100k
4.2%
$100k–$150k
22.0%
$150k–$200k
17.1%
$200k–$300k
30.5%
$300k–$500k
18.1%
$500k–$1M
3.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $206,100 |
| Median rent / month | $923 |
| Owner occupied | 52.6% |
| Renter occupied | 47.4% |
| Vacant | 17.7% |
| Single-family detached | 48.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.7% |
| Mobile homes | 1.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.44 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.4% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 12.4% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.6% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 15.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 10.1% |
| 1940–1949 | 4.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 13.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 5.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.3% |
| 3 bedrooms | 32.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 13.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.8% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.3% |
| 3 or more | 17.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.6% |
| Electricity | 22.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 2.3% |
| Fuel oil | 2.5% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,167 | 36.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,251 | 7.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,140 | 24.7% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,235 | 31.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,693 | 22.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,278 | 25.5% |
| Average household size | 2.24 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 49.4% | 42.6% |
| Married | 38.3% | 39.8% |
| Separated | 1.3% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 2.1% | 7.3% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 9.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
27.2%
Some college, no degree
18.8%
Associate's degree
6.6%
Bachelor's degree
22.2%
Graduate / professional
21.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 95.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 43.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 325 | 2.8% |
| Kindergarten | 482 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 2,769 | 23.6% |
| High school | 1,419 | 12.1% |
| College / grad school | 6,725 | 57.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.9%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Retail trade
11.8%
Professional & management
11.1%
Manufacturing
10.9%
Transportation & utilities
5.8%
Construction
5.4%
Other services
4.7%
Finance & real estate
3.8%
Public administration
2.9%
Information
1.8%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.9%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 41.3% |
| Service | 20.9% |
| Sales & office | 16.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.4% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 14.7% |
| Self-employed | 2.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 74.4% |
| Carpool | 6.9% |
| Public transit | 1.5% |
| Walk | 3.9% |
| Work from home | 12.3% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.6 |
Poverty
All people
20.2%
Under 18 years
15.2%
18 and over
21.1%
Married-couple families
4.2%
Female-led households
35.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.1% |
| Retirement income | 21.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.3% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 11.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.3% |
| High blood pressure | 27.9% |
| High cholesterol | 27.4% |
| Diabetes | 8.5% |
| Heart disease | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Asthma | 10.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.5% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 5.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.4% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 23.5% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.0% |
| Depression | 25.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.6% |
| Poor mental health | 18.2% |
| Poor physical health | 9.5% |
| No health insurance | 11.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 73.5% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.4% |
| Teeth loss | 14.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,673 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.4% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 9.8% |
| 65 and over | 30.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 72.5% |
| Public insurance | 33.7% |
| No insurance | 5.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 36,576 | 95.7% |
| Spanish | 739 | 2.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 64 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 117 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 202 | 0.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 36,027 | 94.3% |
| Born in same state | 35,751 | 93.6% |
| Born in different state | 28,731 | 75.2% |
| Foreign born | 276 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,181 | 5.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 750 | 34.4% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,079 | 18.5% |
| French | 4,588 | 12% |
| Arab | 2,626 | 6.9% |
| Irish | 915 | 2.4% |
| English | 474 | 1.2% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 265 | 0.7% |
| German | 128 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 128 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 44.0% |
| Internet access | 94.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44240
What city is ZIP code 44240 in?
ZIP code 44240 is primarily assigned to Kent, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44240 in?
ZIP code 44240 falls within Portage County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44240?
20% of residents in ZIP code 44240 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 44240?
ZIP code 44240 has an estimated population of 38,208 residents, with a density of 961 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44240?
The median household income in ZIP code 44240 is $54,700, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44240?
The median home value in ZIP code 44240 is $206,100.
What timezone is ZIP code 44240 in?
ZIP code 44240 observes the EST timezone.