Kent, OH ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
44240	Standard	38,354	87.12%
44242	Unique	0	0.00%	Kent State University
44243	Standard	5,670	12.88%

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Population & Demographics

Kent, OH has 42,899 residents, with an average household size of 2.1. The gender split is 45.1% male and 54.9% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (3.1%) and 35-39 (4.3%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 3.0%. Those born outside the United States make up 5.9% (lower than the Nation).

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

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Total Population:	44,024
Total Households:	17,429
Total Housing Units:	19,233
Average Household Size:	2.18
Average Family Size:	3.46

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	28,215
Total Households:	10,696
Total Housing Units:	12,052
Average Household Size:	2.09
Average Family Size:	3.96

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	43,130	43,551	45,527	43,489	43,558	43,885	43,970	44,257	44,435	44,724	44,238	43,204	42,899
Decennial Census	43,585	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	44,024	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 25.7

Male Median Age: 25.5

Female Median Age: 26.1

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	879	882	881	2,398	4,226	1,767	1,178	1,062	892	833	954	1,062	1,068	1,004	742	440	229	241
Female	821	866	874	3,705	5,046	1,521	1,150	1,003	931	931	978	1,115	1,172	1,110	804	505	364	390
Total	1,700	1,748	1,755	6,103	9,272	3,288	2,328	2,065	1,823	1,764	1,932	2,177	2,240	2,114	1,546	945	593	631

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	35,269	83.13%
Black:	3,545	8.36%
Hispanic:*	1,311	3.09%
Asian:	1,735	4.09%
American Indian:	98	0.23%
Hawaiian:	12	0.03%
Other:	458	1.08%
Total:	42,428	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	20,738	47.11%	25.5 years
Females:	23,286	52.89%	26.1 years
Total:	44,024	100%	25.7 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	12,853	45.55%	24.4 years
Females:	15,362	54.45%	22.5 years
Total:	28,215	100%	23.2 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	39,701	92.55%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	453	1.06%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	851	1.98%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,894	6.40%
Total Population:	42,899	100%
Total Native Population:	40,154	93.60%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,745	6.40%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Kent, OH have an average household income of $57,415 (lower than the State by 17.6%, and much lower than the Nation by 26.9%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a significant gap ($98,974 vs $31,076). Employment participation is about the same as the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 10.4%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$37,641	$40,240	$41,997	$44,177	$43,562	$43,666	$45,181	$46,715	$46,268	$51,398	$54,272	$54,700	$57,415
Median Family Income	$62,066	$64,948	$66,367	$67,774	$68,611	$71,289	$71,498	$76,182	$75,244	$81,928	$88,086	$96,080	$98,974
Median NonFamily Income	$19,012	$19,669	$19,809	$23,951	$24,930	$24,736	$25,049	$23,842	$23,440	$24,307	$24,538	$27,544	$31,076
Median Male Income	$27,145	$25,914	$25,808	$26,262	$42,375	$42,957	$43,438	$46,945	$46,066	$45,246	$49,263	$58,367	$58,493
Median Female Income	$23,404	$23,841	$24,923	$34,980	$37,976	$39,405	$38,378	$41,204	$40,976	$38,584	$41,184	$43,204	$44,831

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	22,229	59.45%
Unemployed:	1,899	5.08%
Not In Labor Force:	13,266	35.48%
Total:	37,394	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	8,518	38.32%
Service:	5,284	23.77%
Sales and Office:	3,913	17.60%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,531	6.89%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,983	13.42%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	22,229	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Kent, OH, the median home value is $216,000 - higher than the State by 8.4%, and up $52,600 (32.2%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $989 per month - about the same as the State as the State by 0.1%, and up $177 (21.8%) since 2020. Most renters in Kent pay under $1,000 (52.2%). About 52.2% pay under $1,000 and 2.2% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 42.2% (58.1% have a mortgage) and renters make up 57.8% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$153,100	$148,900	$145,300	$146,400	$146,500	$146,100	$149,000	$155,500	$158,900	$163,400	$170,600	$206,100	$216,000

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	505	6.26%
$500 to $999:	3,561	44.11%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,859	35.41%
$1,500 to $1,999:	736	9.12%
$2,000 to $2,499:	183	2.27%
$2,500 to $2,999:	64	0.79%
$3,000 or more:	20	0.25%
No Rent:	145	1.80%
Total:	8,073	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$712	$714	$735	$756	$767	$789	$801	$807	$821	$812	$860	$923	$989

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	4,908	29.26%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	3,792	22.61%
Renter Occupied:	8,073	48.13%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	16,773	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	16,773	82.92%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	3,455	17.08%
Total Housing Units:	20,228	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

46.6% of adults (25+) have a bachelor-s degree or higher, well above the state rate (30.9%) and well above the national average (35.0%). High school or higher is 95.2%, which is above the state rate (91.6%). The share of people in poverty is 11.0%, which is slightly above the state rate (9.2%) and slightly above the national rate (8.7%), down 3.2 percentage points since 2011 and down 3.9 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	349	1.49%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	637	2.72%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	6,183	26.37%
Some college, no degree:	4,407	18.80%
Associate's degree:	1,563	6.67%
Bachelor's degree:	5,422	23.13%
Graduate or professional degree:	4,882	20.82%
Total:	23,443	100%
High school graduate or higher:	22,457	95.79%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	10,304	43.95%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	32,318	68.29%
Public Insurance:	12,767	26.98%
No Insurance:	2,242	4.74%
Total:	47,327	100%
Has Health Insurance:	45,085	95.26%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	14.2%	13.6%	14.7%	15.3%	16.4%	16.8%	15.6%	14.1%	14.9%	9.6%	9.1%	11.0%	11.0%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	333	2.02%
Kindergarten:	289	1.76%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	2,773	16.86%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,363	8.29%
College or graduate school:	11,687	71.07%
Total:	16,445	100%
Early Childhood:	622	3.78%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	4,425	26.91%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

ZIP Codes:	2 Standard, 0 PO Box, 1 Unique [See All]
County:	Portage County, OH
Area Codes:	234,330
Time Zone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	28,215 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Akron, OH [Learn More]
Coordinates:	41.1309, -81.3403
Land Area:	40.17 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/oh-kent.asp

White:	21,702	79.75%
Black:	2,841	10.44%
Hispanic:*	966	3.55%
Asian:	1,310	4.81%
American Indian:	82	0.30%
Hawaiian:	7	0.03%
Other:	305	1.12%
Total:	27,213	100%

Native, born in the United States:	25,244	92.84%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	346	1.27%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	525	1.93%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,075	5.88%
Total Population:	27,190	100%
Total Native Population:	25,590	94.12%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,600	5.88%

Employed:	13,535	56.79%
Unemployed:	1,571	6.59%
Not In Labor Force:	8,727	36.62%
Total:	23,833	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	5,330	39.38%
Service:	3,458	25.55%
Sales and Office:	2,525	18.66%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	718	5.30%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	1,504	11.11%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	13,535	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Kent, OH

Sources & References

Less than $500:	490	8.32%
$500 to $999:	2,523	42.85%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,293	38.94%
$1,500 to $1,999:	341	5.79%
$2,000 to $2,499:	49	0.83%
$2,500 to $2,999:	64	1.09%
$3,000 or more:	15	0.25%
No Rent:	113	1.92%
Total:	5,888	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,494	24.50%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,798	17.66%
Renter Occupied:	5,888	57.84%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	10,180	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	10,180	79.56%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	2,616	20.44%
Total Housing Units:	12,796	100%

Less than 9th grade:	181	1.39%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	441	3.39%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	3,296	25.32%
Some college, no degree:	2,474	19.01%
Associate's degree:	565	4.34%
Bachelor's degree:	3,035	23.32%
Graduate or professional degree:	3,025	23.24%
Total:	13,017	100%
High school graduate or higher:	12,395	95.22%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	6,060	46.55%

Private Insurance:	19,884	67.34%
Public Insurance:	8,283	28.05%
No Insurance:	1,361	4.61%
Total:	29,528	100%
Has Health Insurance:	28,167	95.39%

# Residential Mailboxes:	18,287Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,007Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	22,631Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	10,930Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	3,550Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	845Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$162,273,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$657,516,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	13,544Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Akron, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:	10420Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	699,508Source: Census
MSA:	Cleveland-Akron, OH CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	Akron, OH PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	40.165 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	1.213 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	01,02,03,04,05,07,08,09,13,14,16,17,21,25Source: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	39872Source: Census
Place Name:	Kent city; OhioSource: Census