PlainZIP

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
$12,411
Median income
$105,100
Median home value
13.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

0th pct
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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $17,137. Local economic indicators show a 59.1% poverty rate alongside 9.5% unemployment. Median home value sits at $105,100 (47% below the state average), median rent at $298 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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 -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Stark County, letting you compare 44702 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44702?

57.6

Median Age

59.6%

Male

40.4%

Female

5.5%

Foreign-Born

White 72.6%
African American 22.0%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

$17,137

Per Capita Income

59.1%

Poverty Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 44702 ranks nationally

Canton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$12,411 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 55.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.0%

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

What does housing look like?

659

Total Housing Units

556

Occupied Units

103

Vacant Units

1.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 4.9%
Renter 95.1%

$105,100

Median Home Value

-47% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44702 ranks #0 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 44702 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 44702 ranks #null of 9 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
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

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 Canton, OH Ohio

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.

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