ZIP Code 44706

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Canton · Stark County · Ohio

Population
18,246

379/sq mi

Median income
$58,228

▼ 24% vs US

higher than 26% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$143,800

▼ 48% vs US

higher than 24% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.1%

Median age 41.4

Land area
48.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 44706 in Canton, Ohio has a population of 18,246. The median household income is $58,228, which is 24% below the national average. Median home value is $143,800, 48% below the US average. 11.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44706 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 48.1 square miles in Canton, Stark County, Ohio. The area is home to 18,246 residents, producing a population density of 379 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44706 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44706 sits at $58,228 (20% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,010. The poverty rate stands at 17.1% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $143,800 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $943 per month, and 67.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44706 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stark County, so you can benchmark 44706 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 44706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44706.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44706, Canton, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,246

Population

48.1

Area (sq mi)

379

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44706?

41.4

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 81.9%
African American 9.1%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%

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?

$58,228

Median Household Income

-20% vs state

$31,010

Per Capita Income

17.1%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

18.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 57.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

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

What does housing look like?

7,958

Total Housing Units

7,206

Occupied Units

752

Vacant Units

2.28

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.7%
Renter 32.3%

$143,800

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$943

Median Rent

1960

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+11.1%

YoY Change (2024)

177

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+77%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44706 have increased 11.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 124
2021 +6.6% 132
2022 +19.1% 157
2023 +1.1% 159
2024 +11.1% 177

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 367 business establishments in ZIP 44706, employing approximately 9,898 people with a combined annual payroll of $741,268,000.

367

Businesses

9,898

Employees

$741.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 61 16.6%
Wholesale trade 49 13.3%
Construction 47 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 38 10.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 34 9.3%
Retail trade 32 8.7%
Accommodation and food services 26 7.1%
Transportation and warehousing 19 5.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 3.0%
Health care and social assistance 9 2.5%
Utilities 8 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.1%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.8%
Finance and insurance 3 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 0.8%

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 44706 vs 44710 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
44710 Canton, OH 9,179 2.5 mi
44707 Canton, OH 9,208 3.6 mi
44708 Canton, OH 25,109 4.5 mi
44702 Canton, OH 1,053 3.9 mi
44703 Canton, OH 8,895 4.4 mi
44626 East Sparta, OH 2,977 4.8 mi
44709 Canton, OH 18,905 6.4 mi
44704 Canton, OH 3,811 5.2 mi
44718 Canton, OH 11,951 6.9 mi
44646 Massillon, OH 47,525 5.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44706 in?
ZIP code 44706 (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 44706?
ZIP code 44706 in Canton, OH has a population of 18,246 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44706?
The median household income in ZIP 44706 is $58,228, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44706?
The median home value in ZIP 44706 is $143,800, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44706?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44706 is White at 81.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44706?
ZIP code 44706 has 367 business establishments employing approximately 9,898 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44706?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44706 are: Manufacturing (61), Wholesale trade (49), Construction (47). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44706?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44706 increased by 11.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 44706?
In ZIP code 44706, 57.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.1% 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 44706?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44706 is 18.8 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 44706?
In ZIP code 44706, approximately 67.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44706?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44706 is 17.1% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Canton, OH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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