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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
$98,210
Median income
$239,600
Median home value
44.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,714. The poverty rate stands at 6.0% and the unemployment rate at 2.4%. Median home value sits at $239,600 (22% above the state average), median rent at $957 a month, and owner-occupancy at 85.1%.

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. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Stark County, so you can benchmark 44721 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 44721

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Canton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44721.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44721?

42.3

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.6%

Foreign-Born

White 88.5%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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

$41,714

Per Capita Income

6.0%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

22.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44721 ranks nationally

Canton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$98,210 Top 20% higher than 80% 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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.0%

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

What does housing look like?

5,617

Total Housing Units

5,302

Occupied Units

315

Vacant Units

2.69

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 85.1%
Renter 14.9%

$239,600

Median Home Value

+22% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44721 ranks #5 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 44721 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 44721 ranks the highest 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
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

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 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.

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