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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
$57,842
Median income
$161,200
Median home value
28.8%
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.

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,636. Local economic indicators show a 12.9% poverty rate alongside 4.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $161,200 (18% below the state average), median rent at $858 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stark County, so you can benchmark 44709 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 44709

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44709.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44709?

43.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 77.7%
African American 11.3%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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

$34,636

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

4.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44709 ranks nationally

Canton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,842 25th percentile higher than 25% 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 61.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.8%

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

What does housing look like?

9,337

Total Housing Units

8,666

Occupied Units

671

Vacant Units

2.04

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 61.3%
Renter 38.7%

$161,200

Median Home Value

-18% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44709 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 44709 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 44709 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
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

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
44705 standard
Canton, OH
Pop: 18,772

Related Areas

Stark County Canton, OH Ohio

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.

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