PlainZIP

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
$31,957
Median income
$81,200
Median home value
13.1%
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 suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

2th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $19,761. Local economic indicators show a 39.1% poverty rate alongside 13.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $81,200 (59% below the state average), median rent at $815 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44703, plus 6 more within Stark County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 44703

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44703.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44703?

34.0

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 57.0%
African American 20.5%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 20.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.9%

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

$19,761

Per Capita Income

39.1%

Poverty Rate

13.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44703 ranks nationally

Canton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,957 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $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 52.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

4,450

Total Housing Units

3,596

Occupied Units

854

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 32.8%
Renter 67.2%

$81,200

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44703 ranks #9 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 44703 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 44703 ranks #9 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
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

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 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.

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