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ZIP Code 44240

Portage, Ohio

FIPS 44240

Juniper

ZIP Code 44240 is in the top 14% nationally for FEMA risk score, but in the bottom 27% nationally for price-to-income ratio. It also sits in the top 16% nationally for appreciation 1yr %. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %.

Median Home Value

$226,500

Higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

28.5

Lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

37,788

Median Age

32.4

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$226,500

Higher than 56%

Median Property Tax

$3,283

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.93

Higher than 73%

Median Rent

$1,025

Higher than 61%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

53%

Higher than 77%

Appreciation 1yr %

5.2%

Higher than 84%

Pandemic Gain %

37%

Recession Drop %

-17%

Climate & weather

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Summer Avg High (°F)

82.3

Winter Avg Low (°F)

19.1

Avg Temperature (°F)

49.1

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

16.2

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

126.1

Annual Precipitation (in)

42.3

Annual Snowfall (in)

45

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

28.5

Lower than 86%

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 44240: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 44240?
The median home value in ZIP Code 44240 is $226,500, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 44240?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 44240 is $3,283, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 44240 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 44240 cost about 3.93× the median household income, higher than 73% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 44240?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 44240 is $1,025 a month, higher than 61% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 44240?
Home prices in ZIP Code 44240 have moved 53% over the past five years (5.2% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 44240?
ZIP Code 44240 averages 49.1°F year-round, summer highs near 82.3°F, winter lows around 19.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 45 inches of snow a year.
Is ZIP Code 44240 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 44240's FEMA National Risk Index score is 28.5 (lower than 86% of U.S. ZIP codes). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is tornado.

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