Canton, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44709
Stark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 18,905
- 1,268/sq mi High-density area
- $57,842
- Median income Below-median income area
- $161,200
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canton pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 30th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,268
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44709 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44709 (Canton, OH) rose +6.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 156.0 in 2023 to 165.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44709 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, home to 18,905 residents across 14.9 square miles, a density of 1,268 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44709 reports a modest median household income of $57,842 (21% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,636. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 4.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $161,200 (18% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $858; owner occupancy is 61.3%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stark County, so 44709 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 44709
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44709.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
58 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
52 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
46 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
27 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44709, 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
18,905
Population
14.9
Area (sq mi)
1,268
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44709?
43.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.5%
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?
$57,842
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$34,636
Per Capita Income
12.9%
Poverty Rate
4.4%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44709 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Canton, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$57,842 26th percentile higher than 26% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
9,337housing units
9,337
Total Housing Units
8,666
Occupied Units
671
Vacant Units
2.04
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$161,200
Median Home Value
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$858
Median Rent
1961
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
+6.0%
YoY Change (2024)
165
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+65%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44709 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.5% | 116 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 132 |
| 2022 | +10.1% | 145 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 156 |
| 2024 | +6.0% | 165 |
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 323 business establishments in ZIP 44709, employing approximately 3,913 people with a combined annual payroll of $125,308,000.
323
Businesses
3,913
Employees
$125.3M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 58 | 18.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 52 | 16.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 46 | 14.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 43 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 27 | 8.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 22 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 15 | 4.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 1.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.2% |
| Information | 3 | 0.9% |
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 44709 vs 44714 →
ZIP 44709 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44720
North Canton (44720)
39,010 residents
- 44708
Canton (44708)
25,109 residents
- 44709
Canton (44709)
18,905 residents
- 44705
Canton (44705)
18,772 residents
- 44721 13,560
Canton (44721)
13,560 residents
- 44718 11,951
Canton (44718)
11,951 residents
- 44710 9,179
Canton (44710)
9,179 residents
- 44714 9,056
Canton (44714)
9,056 residents
- 44703 8,895
Canton (44703)
8,895 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44709 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44709 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44721
Canton (44721)
$98,210 median income
- 44718
Canton (44718)
$88,113 median income
- 44720
North Canton (44720)
$82,594 median income
- 44708
Canton (44708)
$63,706 median income
- 44709
Canton (44709)
$57,842 median income
- 44714
Canton (44714)
$55,905 median income
- 44710
Canton (44710)
$47,305 median income
- 44705
Canton (44705)
$43,439 median income
- 44703 $31,957
Canton (44703)
$31,957 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44709 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44714 | Canton, OH | 9,056 | 1.5 mi |
| 44703 | Canton, OH | 8,895 | 2.2 mi |
| 44702 | Canton, OH | 1,053 | 3.0 mi |
| 44705 | Canton, OH | 18,772 | 2.9 mi |
| 44718 | Canton, OH | 11,951 | 3.3 mi |
| 44708 | Canton, OH | 25,109 | 3.1 mi |
| 44704 | Canton, OH | 3,811 | 3.8 mi |
| 44710 | Canton, OH | 9,179 | 4.2 mi |
| 44720 | North Canton, OH | 39,010 | 4.7 mi |
| 44721 | Canton, OH | 13,560 | 4.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44709, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (18,905 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44709 in?
ZIP code 44709 (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 44709?
ZIP code 44709 in Canton, OH has a population of 18,905 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44709?
The median household income in ZIP 44709 is $57,842, which is 24% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44709?
The median home value in ZIP 44709 is $161,200, which is 42% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44709?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44709 is White at 77.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44709?
ZIP code 44709 has 323 business establishments employing approximately 3,913 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44709?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44709 are: Retail trade (58), Other services (except public administration) (52), Accommodation and food services (46). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44709?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44709 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. 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 44709?
In ZIP code 44709, 61.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% 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 44709?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44709 is 20.6 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 44709?
In ZIP code 44709, approximately 61.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44709?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44709 is 12.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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