ZIP Code 44608
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Beach City · Stark County · Ohio
- Population
- 2,666
- Median income
- $56,875
- Median home value
- $169,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 5.3%
- Land area
- 56.2 sq mi
47/sq mi
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
▼ 39% vs US
higher than 34% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.3
New York
ZIP code 44608 in Beach City, Ohio has a population of 2,666. The median household income is $56,875, which is 25% below the national average. Median home value is $169,600, 39% below the US average. 5.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44608 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 56.2 square miles in Beach City, Stark County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,666 residents, producing a population density of 47 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44608 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44608 sits at $56,875 (22% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,268. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 4.5%. On housing, the median home value is $169,600 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $1,030 per month, and 59.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44608 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 5.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stark County, so you can benchmark 44608 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44608
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44608.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 4
Other services (except public administration)
4 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 44608?
31.3
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.0%
Foreign-Born
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
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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