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ZIP Code 44231

Portage, Ohio

FIPS 44231

Juniper

ZIP Code 44231 is in the top 20% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 21% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 27% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$192,700

Near the U.S. ZIP codes median

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

36.8

Lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

8,215

Median Age

40.9

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$192,700

Near median

Median Property Tax

$2,269

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

2.45

Lower than 64%

Median Rent

$904

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

50%

Higher than 73%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.9%

Higher than 79%

Pandemic Gain %

48%

Recession Drop %

-19%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

79.1

Winter Avg Low (°F)

18.4

Avg Temperature (°F)

48.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

4.1

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

138

Annual Precipitation (in)

44.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

62.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

36.8

Lower than 80%

EAL Flood/Coastal per $1K

0

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Environment & Risk

ZIP Code 44231: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 44231?
The median home value in ZIP Code 44231 is $192,700, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 44231?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 44231 is $2,269, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 44231 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 44231 cost about 2.45× the median household income, lower than 64% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 44231?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 44231 is $904 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 44231?
Home prices in ZIP Code 44231 have moved 50% over the past five years (3.9% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 44231?
ZIP Code 44231 averages 48.1°F year-round, summer highs near 79.1°F, winter lows around 18.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 62.9 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 44231 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 44231's FEMA National Risk Index score is 36.8 (lower than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado. Modeled coastal-flood loss is negligible.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap, EPA. Explore the map →