City

Kent, OH

3 ZIP codes  ·  Portage County  ·  Ohio

👥42,899Population
💰$57,415Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂31.9Median Age
🏠$216,000Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓46.9%College Grads▲ 21% above avg
📊7.8%Unemployment▲ 60% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 47.7% Female 52.3% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 82.8%Hispanic: 2.9%Black: 6.2%Asian: 3.3%Other: 4.7%Race
White82.8%
Hispanic2.9%
Black6.2%
Asian3.3%
Other4.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
11%
18–24
31%
25–44
22%
45–64
19%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.9 yrs
Avg HH Size-9.71
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads46.9% ▲ 21% above avg
Unemployment7.8% ▲ 60% above avg
No HS Diploma124 (0.6%)
HS Graduate5,745 (26.2%)
Some College1,972 (9%)
Associates2,937 (13.4%)
Bachelors1,563 (7.1%)
Graduate Degree9,615 (43.8%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 26.2%Some College: 9%Associates: 13.4%Bachelors: 7.1%Graduate: 43.8%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad26.2%
Some College9.0%
Associates13.4%
Bachelors7.1%
Graduate43.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.9%Renter: 48.1%Tenure
Owner51.9%
Renter48.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
4%
$50k–$100k
4%
$100k–$150k
18%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
30%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,415 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$216,000 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$989/mo
Total Housing Units20,228
Vacant Units3,455

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
18%
$50k–$75k
14%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
74%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
7%
Work From Home
17%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
34%
15–30 min
37%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
12%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
18%
1960s–1970s
12%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
57%
About Kent, OH

Kent is a city in Ohio, located in Portage County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 42,899 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 31.94 years.

Economically, Kent is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,415 is below the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 7.8%, significantly above the national average.

The real estate market in Kent is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $216,000, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $989 per month.

The population of Kent is well-educated. 46.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is primarily White (82.84%).

Kent, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Kent
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44240 37,889 $57,415 $216,000 $989 6.8% 51.0% 51.9%