Canton, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44721
Stark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 13,560
- 341/sq mi High-density area
- $98,210
- Median income Above-median income area
- $239,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 44.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Canton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 45%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 341
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44721 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 44721 (Canton, OH) rose +8.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.6 in 2023 to 193.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44721 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Canton, Stark County, Ohio, home to 13,560 residents across 39.8 square miles, a density of 341 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44721 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $98,210 (35% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,714. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.0% and unemployment is 2.4%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $239,600 (22% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 85.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $957.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Stark County, so 44721 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 44721
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44721.
- Construction
Construction
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
37 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
23 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 44721, 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
13,560
Population
39.8
Area (sq mi)
341
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44721?
42.3
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.6%
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?
$98,210
Median Household Income
+35% vs state ZIP avg
$41,714
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
22.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44721 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)
$98,210 Top 12% higher than 88% 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
5,617housing units
5,617
Total Housing Units
5,302
Occupied Units
315
Vacant Units
2.69
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$239,600
Median Home Value
+22% vs state ZIP avg
$957
Median Rent
1977
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
+8.7%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44721 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 131 |
| 2021 | +12.0% | 146 |
| 2022 | +10.6% | 162 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 178 |
| 2024 | +8.7% | 193 |
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 252 business establishments in ZIP 44721, employing approximately 2,319 people with a combined annual payroll of $93,635,000.
252
Businesses
2,319
Employees
$93.6M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 40 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 37 | 14.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 29 | 11.5% |
| Retail trade | 24 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 23 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 20 | 7.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 4.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.2% |
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 44721 vs 44652 →
ZIP 44721 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
- 44641
Louisville (44641)
20,349 residents
- 44709
Canton (44709)
18,905 residents
- 44705
Canton (44705)
18,772 residents
- 44721 13,560
Canton (44721)
13,560 residents
- 44632 9,765
Hartville (44632)
9,765 residents
- 44714 9,056
Canton (44714)
9,056 residents
- 44703 8,895
Canton (44703)
8,895 residents
- 44704 3,811
Canton (44704)
3,811 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44721 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44721 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
- 44632
Hartville (44632)
$91,061 median income
- 44720
North Canton (44720)
$82,594 median income
- 44641
Louisville (44641)
$80,303 median income
- 44709
Canton (44709)
$57,842 median income
- 44714
Canton (44714)
$55,905 median income
- 44705
Canton (44705)
$43,439 median income
- 44703 $31,957
Canton (44703)
$31,957 median income
- 44704 $31,812
Canton (44704)
$31,812 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44721 ranks the highest of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44652 | Middlebranch, OH | 80 | 0.5 mi |
| 44705 | Canton, OH | 18,772 | 4.2 mi |
| 44714 | Canton, OH | 9,056 | 4.3 mi |
| 44632 | Hartville, OH | 9,765 | 4.9 mi |
| 44704 | Canton, OH | 3,811 | 6.5 mi |
| 44709 | Canton, OH | 18,905 | 4.7 mi |
| 44720 | North Canton, OH | 39,010 | 5.4 mi |
| 44641 | Louisville, OH | 20,349 | 4.9 mi |
| 44703 | Canton, OH | 8,895 | 6.4 mi |
| 44702 | Canton, OH | 1,053 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44721, 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 (13,560 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 44721 in?
ZIP code 44721 (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 44721?
ZIP code 44721 in Canton, OH has a population of 13,560 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44721?
The median household income in ZIP 44721 is $98,210, which is 29% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44721?
The median home value in ZIP 44721 is $239,600, which is 14% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44721?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44721 is White at 88.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44721?
ZIP code 44721 has 252 business establishments employing approximately 2,319 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44721?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44721 are: Construction (40), Health care and social assistance (37), Other services (except public administration) (29). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44721?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44721 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 44721?
In ZIP code 44721, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.0% 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 44721?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44721 is 22.4 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 44721?
In ZIP code 44721, approximately 85.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 14.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44721?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44721 is 6.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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