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Canton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44704

Stark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

3,811
608/sq mi
$31,812
Median income
$54,300
Median home value
8.8%
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, mixed-tenure area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th pct
home value, US ZIPs
608
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44704 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44704 covers 6.3 square miles in Canton, Stark County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,811 residents on file, a density of 608 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44704 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,812 (56% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $18,698. 30.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 13.3%. Median home value sits at $54,300 (72% below the state average), median rent at $787 a month, and owner-occupancy at 49.6%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, 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 44704 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 44704

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44704.

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 44704, 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

3,811

Population

6.3

Area (sq mi)

608

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44704?

34.6

Median Age

55.1%

Male

44.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 30.3%
African American 58.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$31,812

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$18,698

Per Capita Income

30.1%

Poverty Rate

13.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 44704 ranks nationally

Canton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,812 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 54.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,762

Total Housing Units

1,500

Occupied Units

262

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.6%
Renter 50.4%

$54,300

Median Home Value

-72% vs state

$787

Median Rent

1941

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 45 business establishments in ZIP 44704, employing approximately 824 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,931,000.

45

Businesses

824

Employees

$42.9M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 7 15.6%
Manufacturing 6 13.3%
Health care and social assistance 6 13.3%
Other services (except public administration) 6 13.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 11.1%
Wholesale trade 4 8.9%
Construction 3 6.7%
Transportation and warehousing 3 6.7%

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 44704 vs 44702 →

ZIP 44704 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 44704 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 44704 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 44704 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 1.8 mi
44705 Canton, OH 18,772 2.4 mi
44707 Canton, OH 9,208 2.8 mi
44703 Canton, OH 8,895 2.3 mi
44714 Canton, OH 9,056 2.7 mi
44709 Canton, OH 18,905 3.8 mi
44710 Canton, OH 9,179 4.5 mi
44721 Canton, OH 13,560 6.5 mi
44708 Canton, OH 25,109 5.1 mi
44652 Middlebranch, OH 80 7.0 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 44704 in? ▼
ZIP code 44704 (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 44704? ▼
ZIP code 44704 in Canton, OH has a population of 3,811 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44704? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44704 is $31,812, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44704? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44704 is $54,300, which is 80% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44704? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44704 is African American at 58.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44704? ▼
ZIP code 44704 has 45 business establishments employing approximately 824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44704? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44704 are: Retail trade (7), Manufacturing (6), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44704? ▼
In ZIP code 44704, 54.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 44704? ▼
In ZIP code 44704, approximately 49.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44704? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44704 is 30.1% 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.