PlainZIP

Canton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44705

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

18,772
884/sq mi
$43,439
Median income
$81,400
Median home value
11.9%
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.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
5th pct
home value, US ZIPs
884
people per sq mi
57%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44705 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44705 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, home to 18,772 residents across 21.2 square miles, a density of 884 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44705 reports a modest median household income of $43,439 (41% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,532. The poverty rate stands at 23.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.8%. Median home value sits at $81,400 (59% below the state average), median rent at $905 a month, and owner-occupancy at 57.2%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44705, 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 44705

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44705.

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 44705, 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

18,772

Population

21.2

Area (sq mi)

884

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44705?

36.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 59.4%
African American 21.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 16.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%

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?

$43,439

Median Household Income

-41% vs state

$24,532

Per Capita Income

23.7%

Poverty Rate

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44705 ranks nationally

Canton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,439 8th percentile higher than 8% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $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 48.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

7,825

Total Housing Units

6,905

Occupied Units

920

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.2%
Renter 42.8%

$81,400

Median Home Value

-59% vs state

$905

Median Rent

1957

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

+12.1%

YoY Change (2024)

187

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+87%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44705 have increased 12.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 122
2021 +12.5% 137
2022 +13.4% 156
2023 +7.0% 167
2024 +12.1% 187

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 229 business establishments in ZIP 44705, employing approximately 4,230 people with a combined annual payroll of $190,674,000.

229

Businesses

4,230

Employees

$190.7M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 51 22.3%
Manufacturing 27 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 27 11.8%
Accommodation and food services 23 10.0%
Construction 22 9.6%
Health care and social assistance 18 7.9%
Wholesale trade 14 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 7 3.1%
Finance and insurance 4 1.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.8%

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 44705 vs 44714 →

ZIP 44705 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 44705 ranks #4 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 44705 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 44705 ranks #7 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
44714 Canton, OH 9,056 1.4 mi
44704 Canton, OH 3,811 2.4 mi
44709 Canton, OH 18,905 2.9 mi
44721 Canton, OH 13,560 4.2 mi
44703 Canton, OH 8,895 3.0 mi
44652 Middlebranch, OH 80 4.6 mi
44702 Canton, OH 1,053 3.3 mi
44707 Canton, OH 9,208 5.1 mi
44708 Canton, OH 25,109 5.5 mi
44641 Louisville, OH 20,349 5.2 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 44705 in? ▼
ZIP code 44705 (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 44705? ▼
ZIP code 44705 in Canton, OH has a population of 18,772 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44705? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44705 is $43,439, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44705? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44705 is $81,400, which is 71% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44705? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44705 is White at 59.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44705? ▼
ZIP code 44705 has 229 business establishments employing approximately 4,230 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44705? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44705 are: Retail trade (51), Manufacturing (27), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44705? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44705 increased by 12.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 44705? ▼
In ZIP code 44705, 48.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 44705? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44705 is 19.5 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 44705? ▼
In ZIP code 44705, approximately 57.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44705? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44705 is 23.7% 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.