Zip code 44705: Canton, Ohio
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 44705
44705 is a suburban zip code in Canton, Ohio (Stark County), covering 8 sq mi of land. About 16,872 people live here, or 2,120 per square mile. The median resident is 36.2 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $43,439 a year, about 54% of the national median of $80,734. 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $81,400, or 1.9 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 57% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $905 a month.
12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 19.5 minutes each way, and 7% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; office and administrative support; and production and manufacturing.
How 44705 compares
- Poverty rate23.7%90thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · OH 13.3%146th of 1,159 in OH
- 90thWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · OH 4.8%150th of 1,164 in OH
- Residents under 1826.4%83rdU.S. 22% · OH 22%227th of 1,168 in OH
- Housing vacancy11.8%78thU.S. 10.1% · OH 8.1%317th of 1,160 in OH
- Diversity index60.974thU.S. 61.4 · OH 40.643rd of 1,168 in OH
- Veterans7.4%71stU.S. 6.2% · OH 6.6%438th of 1,168 in OH
- Population density2,120/sq mi58thU.S. 95/sq mi · OH 289/sq mi177th of 1,168 in OH
- Uninsured rate7.1%52ndU.S. 8.4% · OH 6.4%368th of 1,165 in OH
- 47thU.S. 9.7% · OH 10.5%687th of 1,163 in OH
- 39thU.S. 17.2% · OH 18.3%870th of 1,168 in OH
- 39thU.S. 0.483 · OH 0.467514th of 1,156 in OH
- Median age36.229thU.S. 38.9 · OH 39.7935th of 1,166 in OH
- 28thU.S. 51.1% · OH 45.9%472nd of 1,113 in OH
- Homeownership rate57.2%27thU.S. 65.2% · OH 67.2%1,010th of 1,159 in OH
- Population16,87226thU.S. 334,922,499 · OH 11,810,293267th of 1,168 in OH
- Work from home7.1%17thU.S. 15.1% · OH 13%664th of 1,163 in OH
- 15thU.S. 14.1% · OH 5.2%366th of 1,168 in OH
- 14thU.S. $1,413 · OH $1,034511th of 1,007 in OH
- 12thU.S. 14.5% · OH 12.9%893rd of 1,163 in OH
- Average commute19.5 min11thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · OH 23.4 min994th of 1,121 in OH
- Median earnings per worker$35,86511thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OH $47,692987th of 1,153 in OH
- Tech workers0.9%11thU.S. 3.8% · OH 3.2%713th of 1,163 in OH
- Per capita income$24,5327thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OH $40,5521,049th of 1,165 in OH
- Median household income$43,4395thWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OH $71,3891,042nd of 1,122 in OH
- 5thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OH 31.5%922nd of 1,166 in OH
- 3rdU.S. 10% · OH 8.1%971st of 1,163 in OH
- Broadband access74.8%2ndWeaknessU.S. 91% · OH 90.1%1,069th of 1,159 in OH
- Median home value$81,4001stU.S. $332,700 · OH $214,8001,071st of 1,114 in OH
| Measure | 44705 | Stark | OH | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 23.7% | 12.5% | 13.3% | 12.5% | 146th of 1,159 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 8.8% | 3.9% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 150th of 1,164 | |
| Residents under 18 | 26.4% | 21.5% | 22% | 22% | 227th of 1,168 | |
| Housing vacancy | 11.8% | 7.1% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 317th of 1,160 | |
| Diversity index | 60.9 | 29 | 40.6 | 61.4 | 43rd of 1,168 | |
| Veterans | 7.4% | 7.1% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 438th of 1,168 | |
| Population density | 2,120/sq mi | 650/sq mi | 289/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 177th of 1,168 | |
| Uninsured rate | 7.1% | 5.5% | 6.4% | 8.4% | 368th of 1,165 | |
| Healthcare workers | 9.3% | 10.6% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 687th of 1,163 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 15.2% | 20.5% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 870th of 1,168 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.423 | 0.437 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 514th of 1,156 | |
| Median age | 36.2 | 41.8 | 39.7 | 38.9 | 935th of 1,166 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 44.6% | 42.3% | 45.9% | 51.1% | 472nd of 1,113 | |
| Homeownership rate | 57.2% | 69.2% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 1,010th of 1,159 | |
| Population | 16,872 | 373,713 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 | 267th of 1,168 | |
| Work from home | 7.1% | 11.8% | 13% | 15.1% | 664th of 1,163 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.5% | 2.2% | 5.2% | 14.1% | 366th of 1,168 | |
| Median gross rent | $905 | $909 | $1,034 | $1,413 | 511th of 1,007 | |
| Government workers | 9% | 11% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 893rd of 1,163 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 19.5 min | 21.7 min | 23.4 min | 26.4 min | 994th of 1,121 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,865 | $43,593 | $47,692 | $49,666 | 987th of 1,153 | |
| Tech workers | 0.9% | 2.4% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 713th of 1,163 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $24,532 | $36,762 | $40,552 | $44,673 | 1,049th of 1,165 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $43,439 | $67,934 | $71,389 | $80,734 | 1,042nd of 1,122 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 11.9% | 25.9% | 31.5% | 35.7% | 922nd of 1,166 | |
| Self-employed workers | 4.4% | 8% | 8.1% | 10% | 971st of 1,163 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 74.8% | 87.4% | 90.1% | 91% | 1,069th of 1,159 | |
| Median home value | $81,400 | $186,400 | $214,800 | $332,700 | 1,071st of 1,114 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White57%
- Black21%
- Hispanic10%
- Asian0.1%
- Native American0.1%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.0%
- Multiracial12%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 6,905
- Average household size
- 2.4
- Family households
- 57.7%
- Married couples
- 25.9%
- Living alone
- 35.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 7.4%
- Male / female
- 49% / 51%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 7,825
- Owner-occupied
- 57.2%
- Vacant
- 11.8%
- Median year built
- 1957
- Median rooms
- 5.5
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 44.6%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 20.1%
- Home value to income
- 1.9× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 44705 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $49,153 | $74,888 |
| Service | $23,818 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $30,417 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $58,717 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $33,910 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 85.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.9%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 2.2%
- Households with broadband
- 74.8%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 64.4%
- No internet access
- 14.5%
- Without health insurance
- 7.1%
- Limited-English households
- 0.6%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Canton
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Stark County
- Center point
- 40.8333° N, 81.3320° W
- Land area
- 8 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
Cities and towns within this zip
- Canton60% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 44705
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44714 | Canton, OH | 1.4 mi | $55,905 |
| 44648 | Massillon, OH · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
| 44704 | Canton, OH | 2.4 mi | $31,812 |
| 44711 | Canton, OH · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
| 44735 | Canton, OH · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
| 44799 | Canton, OH · PO box | 2.4 mi | — |
| 44709 | Canton, OH | 2.9 mi | $57,842 |
| 44703 | Canton, OH | 3 mi | $31,957 |
| 44702 | Canton, OH | 3.3 mi | $12,411 |
| 44701 | Canton, OH · PO box | 4.1 mi | — |
| 44721 | Canton, OH | 4.2 mi | $98,210 |
| 44652 | Middlebranch, OH | 4.7 mi | — |
Zip codes like 44705 elsewhere
Questions about 44705
What city is zip code 44705?
44705 is assigned to Canton, Ohio. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 44705 in?
44705 is in Stark County, Ohio.
What is the population of 44705?
About 16,872 people live in 44705, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 44705 in?
44705 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 44705?
The median household income in 44705 is $43,439.
What zip codes are near 44705?
The closest zip codes to 44705 are 44714, 44648, 44704, 44711, 44735.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 44705, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.