ZIP Code 44657
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Minerva · Stark County · Ohio
- Population
- 10,334
- Median income
- $62,941
- Median home value
- $165,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 10.0%
- Land area
- 170.2 sq mi
61/sq mi
▼ 17% vs US
higher than 35% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 47.3
New York
ZIP code 44657 in Minerva, Ohio has a population of 10,334. The median household income is $62,941, which is 17% below the national average. Median home value is $165,400, 41% below the US average. 10.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44657 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 170.2 square miles in Minerva, Stark County, Ohio. The area is home to 10,334 residents, producing a population density of 61 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 44657 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44657 sits at $62,941 (14% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,500. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. On housing, the median home value is $165,400 (16% below the state average) with median rent at $905 per month, and 71.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44657 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stark County, so you can benchmark 44657 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 44657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44657.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
36 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
31 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
20 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 44657, Minerva, 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
10,334
Population
170.2
Area (sq mi)
61
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44657?
47.3
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
0.3%
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?
$62,941
Median Household Income
-14% vs state
$35,500
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 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?
4,547
Total Housing Units
4,324
Occupied Units
223
Vacant Units
2.19
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$165,400
Median Home Value
-16% vs state
$905
Median Rent
1969
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
+12.9%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44657 have increased 12.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.9% | 130 |
| 2021 | +6.8% | 139 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 159 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 173 |
| 2024 | +12.9% | 196 |
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 200 business establishments in ZIP 44657, employing approximately 3,387 people with a combined annual payroll of $167,757,000.
200
Businesses
3,387
Employees
$167.8M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 36 | 18.0% |
| Retail trade | 31 | 15.5% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 13.0% |
| Construction | 24 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 10.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 5.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 5.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 9 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.5% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.5% |
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 44657 vs 44625 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44625 | East Rochester, OH | 1,418 | 5.1 mi |
| 44670 | Robertsville, OH | 235 | 5.2 mi |
| 44607 | Augusta, OH | 234 | 5.0 mi |
| 44669 | Paris, OH | 1,382 | 5.1 mi |
| 44644 | Malvern, OH | 4,791 | 5.7 mi |
| 44634 | Homeworth, OH | 2,164 | 6.8 mi |
| 44427 | Kensington, OH | 1,612 | 7.4 mi |
| 44651 | Mechanicstown, OH | 861 | 10.8 mi |
| 44641 | Louisville, OH | 20,349 | 11.6 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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