PlainZIP

East Sparta, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44626

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

2,977
42/sq mi
$78,929
Median income
$185,800
Median home value
16.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

East Sparta pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 39%
household income, US ZIPs
40th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
87%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44626 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44626 covers 71.1 square miles in East Sparta, Stark County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,977 residents on file, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44626 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $78,929 (8% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,426. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 9.8%. On housing, the median home value is $185,800 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $956 per month, and 87.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stark County, so you can benchmark 44626 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 44626

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in East Sparta, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44626.

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 44626, East Sparta, 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

2,977

Population

71.1

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44626?

52.0

Median Age

49.1%

Male

50.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

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?

$78,929

Median Household Income

+8% vs state

$42,426

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

9.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44626 ranks nationally

East Sparta, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$78,929 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 67.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.3%

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

What does housing look like?

1,498

Total Housing Units

1,300

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 87.4%
Renter 12.6%

$185,800

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$956

Median Rent

1967

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

-6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

175

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+75%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44626 have decreased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.4% 135
2021 +10.8% 149
2022 +17.1% 175
2023 +7.1% 187
2024 -6.3% 175

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 38 business establishments in ZIP 44626, employing approximately 362 people with a combined annual payroll of $19,023,000.

38

Businesses

362

Employees

$19.0M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 8 21.1%
Other services (except public administration) 6 15.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 10.5%
Wholesale trade 3 7.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 7.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 7.9%
Accommodation and food services 3 7.9%

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 44626 vs 44671 →

ZIP 44626 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 44626 ranks #8 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 44626 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 44626 ranks #4 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
44671 Sandyville, OH 380 3.2 mi
44706 Canton, OH 18,246 4.8 mi
44707 Canton, OH 9,208 5.2 mi
44697 Zoar, OH 187 5.8 mi
44702 Canton, OH 1,053 7.6 mi
44703 Canton, OH 8,895 8.4 mi
44612 Bolivar, OH 5,293 5.4 mi
44688 Waynesburg, OH 3,053 6.6 mi
44643 Magnolia, OH 3,239 5.6 mi
44710 Canton, OH 9,179 7.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Stark County

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Pop: 47,525
44720 standard
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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 East Sparta, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44626 in? ▼
ZIP code 44626 (East Sparta) 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 44626? ▼
ZIP code 44626 in East Sparta, OH has a population of 2,977 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44626? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44626 is $78,929, which is 3% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44626? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44626 is $185,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44626? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44626 is White at 95.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44626? ▼
ZIP code 44626 has 38 business establishments employing approximately 362 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44626? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44626 are: Construction (8), Other services (except public administration) (6), Professional, scientific, and technical services (4). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44626? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44626 decreased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 44626? ▼
In ZIP code 44626, 67.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.3% 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 44626? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44626 is 23.9 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 44626? ▼
In ZIP code 44626, approximately 87.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 12.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44626? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44626 is 4.6% 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.