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ZIP Code 44234

Portage, Ohio

FIPS 44234

Juniper

ZIP Code 44234 is in the top 2% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. It also sits in the top 8% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 8% nationally for FEMA risk score.

Median Home Value

$242,000

Higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

16.8

Lower than 92% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

3,617

Median Age

43.8

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$242,000

Higher than 59%

Median Property Tax

$2,611

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.2

Higher than 58%

Median Rent

$923

Near median

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

67%

Higher than 92%

Appreciation 1yr %

16%

Higher than 98%

Pandemic Gain %

35%

Recession Drop %

-22%

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)

44.5

Annual Snowfall (in)

62.9

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

16.8

Lower than 92%

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 44234: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 44234?
The median home value in ZIP Code 44234 is $242,000, higher than 59% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 44234?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 44234 is $2,611, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 44234 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 44234 cost about 3.2× the median household income, higher than 58% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 44234?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 44234 is $923 a month, near the U.S. ZIP codes median.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 44234?
Home prices in ZIP Code 44234 have moved 67% over the past five years (16% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 44234?
ZIP Code 44234 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 44234 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 44234's FEMA National Risk Index score is 16.8 (lower than 92% 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 →