Canton, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44702
Stark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,053
- 759/sq mi High-density area
- $12,411
- Median income Below-median income area
- $105,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 759
- people per sq mi
- 5%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44702 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44702 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, home to just 1,053 residents across 1.4 square miles, a density of 759 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44702 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $12,411 (83% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $17,137. The poverty rate is 59.1%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $105,100 (47% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $298; owner occupancy is 4.9%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 57.6, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stark County, so 44702 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 44702
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44702.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
30 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
17 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 44702, Canton, 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
1,053
Population
1.4
Area (sq mi)
759
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44702?
57.6
Median Age
59.6%
Male
40.4%
Female
5.5%
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?
$12,411
Median Household Income
-83% vs state ZIP avg
$17,137
Per Capita Income
59.1%
Poverty Rate
9.5%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 44702 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Canton, 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)
$12,411 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
659housing units
659
Total Housing Units
556
Occupied Units
103
Vacant Units
1.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$105,100
Median Home Value
-47% vs state ZIP avg
$298
Median Rent
1967
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 239 business establishments in ZIP 44702, employing approximately 3,139 people with a combined annual payroll of $172,506,000.
239
Businesses
3,139
Employees
$172.5M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 16.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 15.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 30 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 11.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 7.1% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 5.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 5.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 4.2% |
| Information | 10 | 4.2% |
| Construction | 7 | 2.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 44702 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44708
Canton (44708)
25,109 residents
- 44709
Canton (44709)
18,905 residents
- 44705
Canton (44705)
18,772 residents
- 44706
Canton (44706)
18,246 residents
- 44707 9,208
Canton (44707)
9,208 residents
- 44710 9,179
Canton (44710)
9,179 residents
- 44714 9,056
Canton (44714)
9,056 residents
- 44703 8,895
Canton (44703)
8,895 residents
- 44704 3,811
Canton (44704)
3,811 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44702 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44702 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44626
East Sparta (44626)
$78,929 median income
- 44708
Canton (44708)
$63,706 median income
- 44706
Canton (44706)
$58,228 median income
- 44709
Canton (44709)
$57,842 median income
- 44714
Canton (44714)
$55,905 median income
- 44710
Canton (44710)
$47,305 median income
- 44707
Canton (44707)
$44,943 median income
- 44705
Canton (44705)
$43,439 median income
- 44703
Canton (44703)
$31,957 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44702 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44703 | Canton, OH | 8,895 | 0.8 mi |
| 44704 | Canton, OH | 3,811 | 1.8 mi |
| 44714 | Canton, OH | 9,056 | 2.6 mi |
| 44709 | Canton, OH | 18,905 | 3.0 mi |
| 44710 | Canton, OH | 9,179 | 2.7 mi |
| 44707 | Canton, OH | 9,208 | 3.0 mi |
| 44705 | Canton, OH | 18,772 | 3.3 mi |
| 44708 | Canton, OH | 25,109 | 3.4 mi |
| 44706 | Canton, OH | 18,246 | 3.9 mi |
| 44626 | East Sparta, OH | 2,977 | 7.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44702, 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 (1,053 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 44702 in?
ZIP code 44702 (Canton) 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 44702?
ZIP code 44702 in Canton, OH has a population of 1,053 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44702?
The median household income in ZIP 44702 is $12,411, which is 84% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44702?
The median home value in ZIP 44702 is $105,100, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44702?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44702 is White at 72.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44702?
ZIP code 44702 has 239 business establishments employing approximately 3,139 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44702?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44702 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (40), Health care and social assistance (37), Other services (except public administration) (30). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44702?
In ZIP code 44702, 55.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44702?
In ZIP code 44702, approximately 4.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 95.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44702?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44702 is 59.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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