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Canton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44708

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

25,109
948/sq mi
$63,706
Median income
$171,700
Median home value
28.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Canton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

36th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
948
people per sq mi
69%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44708 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44708 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, with 25,109 residents across 26.5 square miles, a density of 948 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44708 reports a modest median household income of $63,706 (13% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,935. Poverty here runs at 12.3%, with unemployment measured at 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $171,700 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $968 per month, and 69.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.2, and the average commute is 18 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 44708 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 44708

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44708.

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 44708, 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

25,109

Population

26.5

Area (sq mi)

948

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44708?

45.2

Median Age

46.6%

Male

53.4%

Female

4.3%

Foreign-Born

White 78.7%
African American 9.2%
Asian 2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$63,706

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$37,935

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

17.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44708 ranks nationally

Canton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,706 36th percentile higher than 36% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,768

Total Housing Units

10,493

Occupied Units

1,275

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 69.1%
Renter 30.9%

$171,700

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$968

Median Rent

1958

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

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44708 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.1% 121
2021 +14.0% 138
2022 +9.1% 151
2023 +8.7% 164
2024 +7.2% 176

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 544 business establishments in ZIP 44708, employing approximately 9,229 people with a combined annual payroll of $421,298,000.

544

Businesses

9,229

Employees

$421.3M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 120 22.1%
Retail trade 94 17.3%
Accommodation and food services 60 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 60 11.0%
Construction 38 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 35 6.4%
Finance and insurance 34 6.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 4.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 17 3.1%
Wholesale trade 14 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 2.4%
Information 11 2.0%
Manufacturing 8 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 7 1.3%
Educational services 4 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 3 0.6%

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 44708 vs 44710 →

ZIP 44708 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 44708 ranks #3 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 44708 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 44708 ranks #4 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 2.0 mi
44718 Canton, OH 11,951 2.4 mi
44703 Canton, OH 8,895 2.9 mi
44646 Massillon, OH 47,525 3.3 mi
44709 Canton, OH 18,905 3.1 mi
44702 Canton, OH 1,053 3.4 mi
44706 Canton, OH 18,246 4.5 mi
44720 North Canton, OH 39,010 5.8 mi
44714 Canton, OH 9,056 4.2 mi
44704 Canton, OH 3,811 5.1 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
44641 standard
Louisville, OH
Pop: 20,349
44709 standard
Canton, OH
Pop: 18,905
44705 standard
Canton, OH
Pop: 18,772

Related Areas

Stark County Canton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44708 in? ▼
ZIP code 44708 (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 44708? ▼
ZIP code 44708 in Canton, OH has a population of 25,109 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44708? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44708 is $63,706, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44708? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44708 is $171,700, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44708? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44708 is White at 78.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44708? ▼
ZIP code 44708 has 544 business establishments employing approximately 9,229 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44708? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44708 are: Health care and social assistance (120), Retail trade (94), Accommodation and food services (60). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44708? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44708 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 44708? ▼
In ZIP code 44708, 63.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.0% 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 44708? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44708 is 17.7 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 44708? ▼
In ZIP code 44708, approximately 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 30.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44708? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44708 is 12.3% 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.