ZIP Code 44646

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Massillon · Stark County · Ohio

Population
47,525

635/sq mi

Median income
$69,179

▼ 9% vs US

higher than 45% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$196,400

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 42% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
25.9%

Median age 41.6

Land area
74.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 44646 in Massillon, Ohio has a population of 47,525. The median household income is $69,179, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $196,400, 29% below the US average. 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44646 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 74.8 square miles in Massillon, Stark County, Ohio. The area is home to 47,525 residents, producing a population density of 635 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 44646 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44646 sits at $69,179 (5% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,322. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $196,400 (0% below the state average) with median rent at $903 per month, and 67.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44646 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stark County, so you can benchmark 44646 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 44646

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44646.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44646, Massillon, 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

47,525

Population

74.8

Area (sq mi)

635

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44646?

41.6

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 86.9%
African American 5.3%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$69,179

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$38,322

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

20.9 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 61.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

21,109

Total Housing Units

20,141

Occupied Units

968

Vacant Units

2.32

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.8%
Renter 32.2%

$196,400

Median Home Value

-0% vs state

$903

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

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

+8.5%

YoY Change (2024)

179

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+79%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44646 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +79% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.2% 123
2021 +10.4% 135
2022 +14.1% 154
2023 +7.0% 165
2024 +8.5% 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 799 business establishments in ZIP 44646, employing approximately 15,311 people with a combined annual payroll of $753,740,000.

799

Businesses

15,311

Employees

$753.7M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 122 15.3%
Health care and social assistance 118 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 98 12.3%
Accommodation and food services 86 10.8%
Construction 55 6.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 51 6.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 44 5.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 42 5.3%
Manufacturing 40 5.0%
Finance and insurance 37 4.6%
Wholesale trade 35 4.4%
Transportation and warehousing 26 3.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 1.6%
Information 9 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.0%
Educational services 7 0.9%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 5 0.6%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 44646 vs 44708 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
44708 Canton, OH 25,109 3.3 mi
44647 Massillon, OH 18,015 3.6 mi
44718 Canton, OH 11,951 3.8 mi
44710 Canton, OH 9,179 4.1 mi
44703 Canton, OH 8,895 6.1 mi
44702 Canton, OH 1,053 6.5 mi
44706 Canton, OH 18,246 5.8 mi
44709 Canton, OH 18,905 6.2 mi
44720 North Canton, OH 39,010 7.1 mi
44662 Navarre, OH 9,656 7.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44646 in?
ZIP code 44646 (Massillon) 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 44646?
ZIP code 44646 in Massillon, OH has a population of 47,525 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44646?
The median household income in ZIP 44646 is $69,179, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44646?
The median home value in ZIP 44646 is $196,400, which is 29% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44646?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44646 is White at 86.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44646?
ZIP code 44646 has 799 business establishments employing approximately 15,311 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44646?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44646 are: Retail trade (122), Health care and social assistance (118), Other services (except public administration) (98). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44646?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44646 increased by 8.5% 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 44646?
In ZIP code 44646, 61.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 44646?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44646 is 20.9 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 44646?
In ZIP code 44646, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44646?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44646 is 10.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Massillon, OH

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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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