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Canton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44718

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

11,951
561/sq mi
$88,113
Median income
$297,900
Median home value
44.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 29%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
561
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44718 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44718 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, home to 11,951 residents across 21.3 square miles, a density of 561 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44718 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,113 (21% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $59,664. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. Housing costs here run $297,900 for a typical home value (51% above the state average), with rent averaging $926 a month; 71.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 21 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 44718 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 44718

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44718.

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 44718, 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

11,951

Population

21.3

Area (sq mi)

561

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44718?

45.1

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

5.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.1%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$88,113

Median Household Income

+21% vs state

$59,664

Per Capita Income

6.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44718 ranks nationally

Canton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,113 Top 29% higher than 71% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 69.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,996

Total Housing Units

5,697

Occupied Units

299

Vacant Units

2.17

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.1%
Renter 28.9%

$297,900

Median Home Value

+51% vs state

$926

Median Rent

1979

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44718 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +2.5% 126
2021 +9.6% 139
2022 +18.9% 165
2023 +3.9% 171
2024 +9.8% 188

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 1,006 business establishments in ZIP 44718, employing approximately 16,594 people with a combined annual payroll of $866,722,000.

1,006

Businesses

16,594

Employees

$866.7M

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 192 19.1%
Retail trade 169 16.8%
Accommodation and food services 121 12.0%
Finance and insurance 120 11.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 119 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 85 8.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 43 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 43 4.3%
Wholesale trade 19 1.9%
Construction 18 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.7%
Information 15 1.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.1%
Educational services 10 1.0%
Manufacturing 9 0.9%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.7%
Utilities 4 0.4%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 3 0.3%

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 44718 vs 44708 →

ZIP 44718 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 44718 ranks #7 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 44718 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 44718 ranks #2 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
44708 Canton, OH 25,109 2.4 mi
44720 North Canton, OH 39,010 3.6 mi
44709 Canton, OH 18,905 3.3 mi
44710 Canton, OH 9,179 4.4 mi
44646 Massillon, OH 47,525 3.8 mi
44714 Canton, OH 9,056 4.7 mi
44703 Canton, OH 8,895 4.5 mi
44702 Canton, OH 1,053 5.2 mi
44706 Canton, OH 18,246 6.9 mi
44685 Uniontown, OH 27,556 7.6 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 44718 in? ▼
ZIP code 44718 (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 44718? ▼
ZIP code 44718 in Canton, OH has a population of 11,951 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44718? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44718 is $88,113, which is 16% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44718? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44718 is $297,900, which is 7% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44718? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44718 is White at 89.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44718? ▼
ZIP code 44718 has 1,006 business establishments employing approximately 16,594 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44718? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44718 are: Health care and social assistance (192), Retail trade (169), Accommodation and food services (121). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44718? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44718 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 44718? ▼
In ZIP code 44718, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.9% 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 44718? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44718 is 20.7 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 44718? ▼
In ZIP code 44718, approximately 71.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44718? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44718 is 6.2% 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.