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Alliance, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44601

Stark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

35,294
167/sq mi
$61,965
Median income
$154,600
Median home value
16.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Alliance pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
167
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44601 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44601 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Alliance, Stark County, Ohio, with 35,294 residents across 211.7 square miles, a density of 167 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44601 reports a modest median household income of $61,965 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,011. Local economic indicators show a 19.7% poverty rate alongside 3.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $154,600 (22% below the state average); renters pay a median of $828 monthly, and 63.4% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. To put 44601 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Stark County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 44601

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Alliance, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44601.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44601, Alliance, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

35,294

Population

211.7

Area (sq mi)

167

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44601?

40.6

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

1.2%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 6.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$61,965

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$31,011

Per Capita Income

19.7%

Poverty Rate

3.6%

Unemployment Rate

22.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44601 ranks nationally

Alliance, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$61,965 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

14,544

Total Housing Units

13,082

Occupied Units

1,462

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$154,600

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$828

Median Rent

1955

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

180

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+80%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44601 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.0% 124
2021 +12.5% 140
2022 +13.6% 159
2023 +8.0% 172
2024 +5.2% 180

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 631 business establishments in ZIP 44601, employing approximately 12,239 people with a combined annual payroll of $525,448,000.

631

Businesses

12,239

Employees

$525.4M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 105 16.6%
Other services (except public administration) 84 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 80 12.7%
Construction 67 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 67 10.6%
Manufacturing 57 9.0%
Finance and insurance 33 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 4.1%
Wholesale trade 20 3.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 19 3.0%
Information 11 1.7%
Transportation and warehousing 8 1.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.3%
Educational services 6 0.9%
Utilities 5 0.8%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 44601 vs 44640 →

ZIP 44601 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44601 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44601 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 44601 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
44640 Limaville, OH 151 4.6 mi
44672 Sebring, OH 4,874 5.5 mi
44609 Beloit, OH 3,987 7.4 mi
44669 Paris, OH 1,382 8.6 mi
44201 Atwater, OH 6,917 7.9 mi
44449 North Benton, OH 1,323 6.6 mi
44641 Louisville, OH 20,349 6.9 mi
44634 Homeworth, OH 2,164 7.3 mi
44411 Deerfield, OH 2,181 9.1 mi
44265 Randolph, OH 51 10.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stark County

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Pop: 47,525
44720 standard
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Pop: 39,010
44708 standard
Canton, OH
Pop: 25,109
44641 standard
Louisville, OH
Pop: 20,349
44709 standard
Canton, OH
Pop: 18,905
44705 standard
Canton, OH
Pop: 18,772

Related Areas

Stark County Alliance, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44601 in? ▼
ZIP code 44601 (Alliance) is located in Stark County, Ohio. Stark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/stark-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44601? ▼
ZIP code 44601 in Alliance, OH has a population of 35,294 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44601? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44601 is $61,965, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44601? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44601 is $154,600, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44601? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44601 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44601? ▼
ZIP code 44601 has 631 business establishments employing approximately 12,239 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44601? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44601 are: Retail trade (105), Other services (except public administration) (84), Health care and social assistance (80). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44601? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44601 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44601? ▼
In ZIP code 44601, 63.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44601? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44601 is 22.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44601? ▼
In ZIP code 44601, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44601? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44601 is 19.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.