PlainZIP

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
$62,941
Median income
$165,400
Median home value
10.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Minerva pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
32th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,500. The poverty rate stands at 13.8% and the unemployment rate at 6.0%. Housing costs here run $165,400 for a typical home value (16% below the state average), with rent averaging $905 a month; 71.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 44657 in local context, 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Stark County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44657?

47.3

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 94.0%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

How ZIP 44657 ranks nationally

Minerva, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,941 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 60.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 10.0%

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

Owner 71.6%
Renter 28.4%

$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 44657 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 44657 ranks #2 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 44657 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 44657 ranks #7 of 8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Stark County

44646 standard
Massillon, OH
Pop: 47,525
44720 standard
North Canton, OH
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 Minerva, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.