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Canton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44706

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

18,246
379/sq mi
$58,228
Median income
$143,800
Median home value
11.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Canton pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

26th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
379
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44706 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44706 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, home to 18,246 residents across 48.1 square miles, a density of 379 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44706 reports a modest median household income of $58,228 (20% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,010. 17.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.3%. Housing costs here run $143,800 for a typical home value (27% below the state average), with rent averaging $943 a month; 67.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.4, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Stark County, letting you compare 44706 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 44706

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

18,246

Population

48.1

Area (sq mi)

379

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 44706 ranks nationally

Canton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$58,228 26th percentile higher than 26% 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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 44706 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 44706 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 44706 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 44706 ranks #5 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
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

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 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.

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