ZIP Code 44706
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Canton · Stark County · Ohio
- Population
- 18,246
- Median income
- $58,228
- Median home value
- $143,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 11.1%
- Land area
- 48.1 sq mi
379/sq mi
▼ 24% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
▼ 48% vs US
higher than 24% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.4
New York
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.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
61 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
49 establishments
- Construction
Construction
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
38 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
34 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, 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
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44706?
41.4
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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?
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
$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 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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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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