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Kenton, OH
City in Hardin County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43326.
Population
7,663
Land area
5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,535
ZIP codes
1
Kenton and its ZIP codes
Kenton at a glance
- Kenton is about 5.3 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 225th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $56,033, 22% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,100 (50% below Ohio) and median rent is $625 a month.
Local data for Kenton, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kenton, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,033
Poverty rate
18.6%
Median home value
$107,100
Median rent
$625/mo
Homeownership
72.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.8%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
22.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (2,013), Irish Americans (964), Dutch Americans (370).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hardin County. PPP loans are for Kenton.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,079
7,632 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,662
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $5,497 per person
PPP loans
$13.52M
347 loans, 1,775 jobs reported
How people get to work
Kenton, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kenton, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
311
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
61
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 18°F
37.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kenton, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.5%
U.S. 33.3% +10.2 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
21.4%
U.S. 12.8% +8.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.0%
U.S. 11.1% -1.1 pts
ZIP codes in Kenton
1 in or overlapping Kenton. Population shown
Cities near Kenton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Mount VictoryVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.8 |
| RidgewayVillage | 9 mi | 0.6 |
| McGuffeyVillage | 10 mi | 0.4 |
| DunkirkVillage | 10 mi | 0.7 |
| PattersonVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| DolaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.8 |
| Belle CenterVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| MarseillesVillage | 12 mi | 0.1 |
| La RueVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ForestVillage | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| RushsylvaniaVillage | 13 mi | 0.8 |
| AlgerVillage | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| AdaVillage | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| KirbyVillage | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| New BloomingtonVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| West MansfieldVillage | 17 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kenton, OH in?
- Kenton is in Hardin County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Kenton, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Kenton include 43326.
- What is the population of Kenton, OH?
- About 7,663 people live in Kenton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kenton?
- Nearby places include Mount Victory (8.7 mi), Ridgeway (9 mi), McGuffey (10 mi), Dunkirk (10 mi), Patterson (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023