PlainZIP

Beach City, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44608

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

2,666
47/sq mi
$56,875
Median income
$169,600
Median home value
5.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Beach City pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

24th pct
household income, US ZIPs
34th pct
home value, US ZIPs
47
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44608 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44608 covers 56.2 square miles in Beach City, Stark County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,666 residents on file, a density of 47 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44608 reports a modest median household income of $56,875 (22% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,268. Poverty here runs at 16.2%, with unemployment measured at 4.5%. Housing costs here run $169,600 for a typical home value (14% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,030 a month; 59.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Stark County, letting you compare 44608 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 44608

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Beach City, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44608.

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 44608, Beach City, 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

2,666

Population

56.2

Area (sq mi)

47

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44608?

31.3

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.2%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

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?

$56,875

Median Household Income

-22% vs state

$26,268

Per Capita Income

16.2%

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Unemployment Rate

25.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44608 ranks nationally

Beach City, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$56,875 24th percentile higher than 24% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,039

Total Housing Units

973

Occupied Units

66

Vacant Units

2.77

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.9%
Renter 40.1%

$169,600

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$1,030

Median Rent

1948

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

+19.5%

YoY Change (2024)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44608 have increased 19.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 – 111
2019 +8.8% 121
2020 +6.0% 128
2021 +19.5% 153
2024 – 179

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 53 business establishments in ZIP 44608, employing approximately 439 people with a combined annual payroll of $29,141,000.

53

Businesses

439

Employees

$29.1M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 14 26.4%
Construction 11 20.8%
Transportation and warehousing 7 13.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 7.5%
Other services (except public administration) 4 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.7%

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 44608 vs 44613 →

ZIP 44608 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 44608 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 44608 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 44608 ranks #null 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
44613 Brewster, OH 2,011 4.1 mi
44689 Wilmot, OH 638 3.3 mi
44662 Navarre, OH 9,656 4.4 mi
44680 Strasburg, OH 4,138 4.5 mi
44624 Dundee, OH 5,397 4.5 mi
44690 Winesburg, OH 166 5.9 mi
44659 Mount Eaton, OH 163 6.3 mi
44612 Bolivar, OH 5,293 7.2 mi
44647 Massillon, OH 18,015 10.0 mi
44618 Dalton, OH 6,858 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stark County

44646 standard
Massillon, OH
Pop: 47,525
44720 standard
North Canton, OH
Pop: 39,010
44601 standard
Alliance, OH
Pop: 35,294
44708 standard
Canton, OH
Pop: 25,109
44641 standard
Louisville, OH
Pop: 20,349
44709 standard
Canton, OH
Pop: 18,905

Related Areas

Stark County Beach City, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44608 in? ▼
ZIP code 44608 (Beach City) 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 44608? ▼
ZIP code 44608 in Beach City, OH has a population of 2,666 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44608? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44608 is $56,875, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44608? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44608 is $169,600, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44608? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44608 is White at 96.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44608? ▼
ZIP code 44608 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 439 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44608? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44608 are: Manufacturing (14), Construction (11), Transportation and warehousing (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44608? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44608 increased by 19.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 79%. 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 44608? ▼
In ZIP code 44608, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.3% 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 44608? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44608 is 25.8 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 44608? ▼
In ZIP code 44608, approximately 59.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44608? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44608 is 16.2% 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.