44243 ZIP Code — Kent, OH
Portage County, Ohio
ZIP code 44243 is located in Kent, Ohio, within Portage County. It covers approximately 0.42 square miles and serves a population of 4,996 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.
About ZIP code 44243
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types.
The dominant occupation class is service, with arts, entertainment, and food service as the leading industry. The average commute of 15 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 46% of workers work from home.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (30%) compared to national benchmarks.
4,996
population
0.42
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44243 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44243
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44243. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Kent | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44242 Kent (0.9 mi)
44240 Kent (1.2 mi)
44262 Munroe Falls (4.8 mi)
44278 Tallmadge (5.4 mi)
44224 Stow (5.8 mi)
44224 Stow (5.8 mi)
44221 Cuyahoga Falls (6.8 mi)
44305 Akron (8 mi)
44260 Mogadore (8.1 mi)
44237 Hudson (8.1 mi)
44310 Akron (8.6 mi)
44266 Ravenna (8.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 4,996 |
| Population density | 11,895 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 133 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 0.42 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 41.1483 |
| Longitude | -81.3430 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 330/234 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Demographics & statistics
4,996
Population
11,895
People per sq mi
19.4
Median age
$0
Median household income
$6,678
Per capita income
$0
Median home value
$0
Median monthly rent
0.0%
Home ownership
0.0%
Poverty rate
18.1%
Unemployment
0
Housing units
22.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,110
15–19
2,280
494
20–24
1,015
15
25–34
30
17
35–44
35
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 12 | 0.2% |
| 18 and over | 4,984 | 99.8% |
| 65 and over | 0 | 0.0% |
| Median age | 19.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
84.9%
Black or African American
10.3%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
1.3%
Hispanic or Latino
1%
Other race
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,286 | 84.9% |
| Black or African American | 518 | 10.3% |
| Two or more races | 101 | 2% |
| Asian | 65 | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50 | 1% |
| Other race | 21 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.1% |
Household income
Housing
Home values
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $0 |
| Median rent / month | $0 |
| Owner occupied | 0.0% |
| Renter occupied | 0.0% |
| Vacant | 0.0% |
| Single-family detached | 0.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 0.0 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 0.00 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 0.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 0.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 0.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 0.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 0.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 0.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 0.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 0.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 0.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 0.0% |
| 3 or more | 0.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 0 | 0.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 0 | 0.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 0 | 0.0% |
| Average household size | 0.00 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 96.8% | 99.5% |
| Married | 3.2% | 0.2% |
| Separated | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Widowed | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Divorced | 0.0% | 0.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.0%
Some HS, no diploma
0.0%
HS graduate
0.0%
Some college, no degree
77.3%
Associate's degree
0.0%
Bachelor's degree
0.0%
Graduate / professional
22.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 100.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
| Kindergarten | 0 | 0.0% |
| Elementary school | 0 | 0.0% |
| High school | 0 | 0.0% |
| College / grad school | 4,984 | 100.0% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Arts, food & hospitality
39.1%
Education & healthcare
31.5%
Retail trade
17.5%
Manufacturing
3.6%
Other services
3.4%
Professional & management
2.8%
Transportation & utilities
0.9%
Wholesale trade
0.4%
Information
0.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Construction
0.2%
Finance & real estate
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 17.1% |
| Service | 45.8% |
| Sales & office | 29.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.0% |
| Production & transportation | 6.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 94.8% |
| Government | 3.4% |
| Self-employed | 1.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 29.3% |
| Carpool | 0.7% |
| Public transit | 1.0% |
| Walk | 21.4% |
| Work from home | 46.3% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 14.9 |
Poverty
All people
0.0%
Under 18 years
0.0%
18 and over
0.0%
Married-couple families
0.0%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 0.0% |
| Retirement income | 0.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 0.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.0% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 0.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.9% |
| High blood pressure | 13.2% |
| High cholesterol | 9.4% |
| Diabetes | 2.2% |
| Heart disease | 1.2% |
| Stroke | 0.8% |
| Asthma | 15.5% |
| Arthritis | 6.8% |
| Kidney disease | 1.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 0.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.1% |
| Binge drinking | 19.7% |
| No physical activity | 26.3% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.7% |
| Depression | 34.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 14.9% |
| Poor mental health | 29.8% |
| Poor physical health | 8.7% |
| No health insurance | 14.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 71.8% |
| Visited dentist | 47.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 62.9% |
| Teeth loss | 0.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 51 | 1.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 3.9% |
| Under 18 | 0.0% |
| 18–64 years | 4.0% |
| 65 and over | 0.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 90.3% |
| Public insurance | 6.3% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.1% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 4,996 | 100.0% |
| Spanish | 10 | 0.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 10 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 4,929 | 98.7% |
| Born in same state | 4,883 | 97.7% |
| Born in different state | 3,378 | 67.6% |
| Foreign born | 46 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 67 | 1.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 0 | 0.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 617 | 12.3% |
| Arab | 500 | 10% |
| French | 73 | 1.5% |
| Irish | 53 | 1.1% |
| English | 31 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 15 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 5 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 5 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 0.0% |
| Internet access | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44243
What city is ZIP code 44243 in?
ZIP code 44243 is primarily assigned to Kent, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44243 in?
ZIP code 44243 falls within Portage County, Ohio.
What is the population of ZIP code 44243?
ZIP code 44243 has an estimated population of 4,996 residents, with a density of 11,811 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 44243 in?
ZIP code 44243 observes the EST timezone.