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ZIP Code 44272

Portage, Ohio

FIPS 44272

Juniper

ZIP Code 44272 is in the top 6% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the top 20% nationally for HPI growth 5yr %. And it sits in the top 23% nationally for appreciation 1yr %.

Median Home Value

$261,300

Higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80% of U.S. ZIP codes

FEMA Risk Score

9.1

Lower than 94% of U.S. ZIP codes

The basics

Total Population

6,048

Median Age

36.6

Home values & property tax

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Median Home Value

$261,300

Higher than 63%

Median Property Tax

$3,054

Effective Tax Rate

1%

Cost of living & affordability

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

Price-to-Income Ratio

3.14

Higher than 56%

Median Rent

$1,079

Higher than 65%

Home prices & appreciation

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

HPI Growth 5yr %

55%

Higher than 80%

Appreciation 1yr %

3.3%

Higher than 77%

Pandemic Gain %

41%

Recession Drop %

-14%

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)

43.1

Annual Snowfall (in)

45

Flood & disaster risk

Ranked against U.S. ZIP codes.

FEMA Risk Score

9.1

Lower than 94%

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 44272: frequently asked questions

What is the median home value in ZIP Code 44272?
The median home value in ZIP Code 44272 is $261,300, higher than 63% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much is property tax in ZIP Code 44272?
The median annual property tax in ZIP Code 44272 is $3,054, an effective rate of 1% of home value.
Is ZIP Code 44272 expensive to live in?
Homes in ZIP Code 44272 cost about 3.14× the median household income, higher than 56% of U.S. ZIP codes.
What is the average rent in ZIP Code 44272?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code 44272 is $1,079 a month, higher than 65% of U.S. ZIP codes.
How much have home prices grown in ZIP Code 44272?
Home prices in ZIP Code 44272 have moved 55% over the past five years (3.3% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
What is the weather like in ZIP Code 44272?
ZIP Code 44272 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 44272 at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
ZIP Code 44272's FEMA National Risk Index score is 9.1 (lower than 94% 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 →