Minerva, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44657
Stark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,334
- 61/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $62,941
- Median income Near-median income area
- $165,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 10.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Minerva pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 61
- people per sq mi
- 72%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44657 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44657 (Minerva, OH) rose +12.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.4 in 2023 to 195.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44657 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Minerva, Stark County, Ohio, home to 10,334 residents across 170.2 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44657 reports a modest median household income of $62,941 (14% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,500. The poverty rate is 13.8%, with unemployment at 6.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $165,400 (16% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $905; owner occupancy is 71.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 10.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 47.3, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stark County, so 44657 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 44657
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Minerva, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$35,500
Per Capita Income
13.8%
Poverty Rate
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44657 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Minerva, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$62,941 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,547housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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 44657 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44641
Louisville (44641)
20,349 residents
- 44657
Minerva (44657)
10,334 residents
- 44644 4,791
Malvern (44644)
4,791 residents
- 44634 2,164
Homeworth (44634)
2,164 residents
- 44427 1,612
Kensington (44427)
1,612 residents
- 44625 1,418
East Rochester (44625)
1,418 residents
- 44669 1,382
Paris (44669)
1,382 residents
- 44651 861
Mechanicstown (44651)
861 residents
- 44670 235
Robertsville (44670)
235 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44657 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44657 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44670
Robertsville (44670)
$82,917 median income
- 44669
Paris (44669)
$82,411 median income
- 44641
Louisville (44641)
$80,303 median income
- 44634
Homeworth (44634)
$80,136 median income
- 44625
East Rochester (44625)
$75,060 median income
- 44644
Malvern (44644)
$64,637 median income
- 44657
Minerva (44657)
$62,941 median income
- 44651
Mechanicstown (44651)
$60,000 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44657 ranks #7 of 8 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44657, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (10,334 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44657 in?
ZIP code 44657 (Minerva) 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 44657?
ZIP code 44657 in Minerva, OH has a population of 10,334 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44657?
The median household income in ZIP 44657 is $62,941, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44657?
The median home value in ZIP 44657 is $165,400, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44657?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44657 is White at 94.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44657?
ZIP code 44657 has 200 business establishments employing approximately 3,387 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44657?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44657 are: Other services (except public administration) (36), Retail trade (31), Manufacturing (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44657?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44657 increased by 12.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 44657?
In ZIP code 44657, 60.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 10.0% 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 44657?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44657 is 23.3 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 44657?
In ZIP code 44657, approximately 71.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44657?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44657 is 13.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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