Canton, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44703
Stark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 8,895
- 3,134/sq mi High-density area
- $31,957
- Median income Below-median income area
- $81,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 13.1%
- 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 suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 5th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 3,134
- people per sq mi
- 33%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44703 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 44703 (Canton, OH) rose +14.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 139.2 in 2023 to 159.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44703 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, home to 8,895 residents across 2.8 square miles, a density of 3,134 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44703 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,957 (56% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $19,761. Economic pressure is pronounced: 39.1% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 13.8%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $81,200 (59% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $815; owner occupancy is 32.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stark County, so 44703 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 44703
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44703.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
11 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
6 establishments
- Construction 5
Construction
5 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 44703, 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
8,895
Population
2.8
Area (sq mi)
3,134
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44703?
34.0
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
1.7%
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?
$31,957
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$19,761
Per Capita Income
39.1%
Poverty Rate
13.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44703 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)
$31,957 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
4,450housing units
4,450
Total Housing Units
3,596
Occupied Units
854
Vacant Units
2.24
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$81,200
Median Home Value
-59% vs state ZIP avg
$815
Median Rent
1938
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
+14.5%
YoY Change (2024)
159
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+59%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44703 have increased 14.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +59% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.8% | 101 |
| 2021 | +15.0% | 116 |
| 2022 | +6.5% | 123 |
| 2023 | +13.0% | 139 |
| 2024 | +14.5% | 159 |
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 70 business establishments in ZIP 44703, employing approximately 899 people with a combined annual payroll of $36,656,000.
70
Businesses
899
Employees
$36.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 14 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 17.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 15.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 8.6% |
| Construction | 5 | 7.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 7.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 5.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 5.7% |
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 44703 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
- 44718
Canton (44718)
11,951 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44703 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44703 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44718
Canton (44718)
$88,113 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 $31,957
Canton (44703)
$31,957 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44703 ranks #9 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44702 | Canton, OH | 1,053 | 0.8 mi |
| 44709 | Canton, OH | 18,905 | 2.2 mi |
| 44714 | Canton, OH | 9,056 | 2.1 mi |
| 44704 | Canton, OH | 3,811 | 2.3 mi |
| 44708 | Canton, OH | 25,109 | 2.9 mi |
| 44710 | Canton, OH | 9,179 | 2.7 mi |
| 44705 | Canton, OH | 18,772 | 3.0 mi |
| 44707 | Canton, OH | 9,208 | 3.8 mi |
| 44706 | Canton, OH | 18,246 | 4.4 mi |
| 44718 | Canton, OH | 11,951 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44703, 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 (8,895 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 44703 in?
ZIP code 44703 (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 44703?
ZIP code 44703 in Canton, OH has a population of 8,895 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44703?
The median household income in ZIP 44703 is $31,957, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44703?
The median home value in ZIP 44703 is $81,200, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44703?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44703 is White at 57.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44703?
ZIP code 44703 has 70 business establishments employing approximately 899 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44703?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44703 are: Retail trade (14), Other services (except public administration) (12), Health care and social assistance (11). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44703?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44703 increased by 14.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 59%. 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 44703?
In ZIP code 44703, 52.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 44703?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44703 is 21.4 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 44703?
In ZIP code 44703, approximately 32.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 67.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44703?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44703 is 39.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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