44702 ZIP Code — Canton, OH

Stark County, Ohio

ZIP code 44702 is located in Canton, Ohio, within Stark County. It covers approximately 0.56 square miles and serves a population of 1,049 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.

About ZIP code 44702

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $13,137. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 69% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (27%), smoking (37%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 37%.

Overall, ZIP code 44702 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

1,049

population

0.56

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44702 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44702

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44702. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44750 Canton (0.1 mi) 44799 Canton (0.1 mi) 44767 Canton (0.1 mi) 44703 Canton (0.6 mi) 44704 Canton (1.7 mi) 44714 Canton (2.6 mi) 44710 Canton (2.6 mi) 44709 Canton (2.8 mi) 44707 Canton (3 mi) 44705 Canton (3.1 mi) 44708 Canton (3.2 mi) 44706 Canton (3.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	1,049
Population density	1,873 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	0.56 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.8002
Longitude	-81.3794
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330/234

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	96.8%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	3.2%	32.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

1,049

Population

1,873

People per sq mi

56.5

Median age

$13,137

Median household income

$15,203

Per capita income

Median home value

$348

Median monthly rent

0.5%

Home ownership

54.0%

Poverty rate

28.7%

Unemployment

122

Housing units

11.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

25–34

35–44

45–54

55–59

60–64

118

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	89	8.5%
18 and over	960	91.5%
65 and over	280	26.7%
Median age	56.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 61.3%

Black or African American 26.6%

Two or more races 8.8%

Asian 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
White	652	61.3%
Black or African American	283	26.6%
Two or more races	94	8.8%
Asian	20	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	14	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	96.8%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	3.2%	32.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 20.3%

$10k–$15k 36.6%

$15k–$25k 22.5%

$25k–$35k 7.3%

$35k–$50k 3.8%

$50k–$75k 6.2%

$75k–$100k 3.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	20.3%
$10k–$15k	36.6%
$15k–$25k	22.5%
$25k–$35k	7.3%
$35k–$50k	3.8%
$50k–$75k	6.2%
$75k–$100k	3.3%
Median income	$13,137

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 100.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$348
Owner occupied	0.5%
Renter occupied	99.5%
Vacant	17.1%
Single-family detached	6.5%
Large apartment buildings	64.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.0%
2000–2009	2.3%
1990–1999	3.2%
1980–1989	1.4%
1970–1979	32.8%
1960–1969	14.7%
1950–1959	10.3%
1940–1949	11.6%
1939 or earlier	22.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	27.6%
1 bedroom	44.8%
2 bedrooms	20.8%
3 bedrooms	4.7%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	63.3%
1 vehicle	26.0%
2 vehicles	8.1%
3 or more	2.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	29.6%
Electricity	61.5%
Propane / LP gas	4.0%
No fuel used	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	43	7.5%
Cohabiting couple	13	2.3%
Male householder, no spouse	292	50.6%
Female householder, no spouse	229	39.7%
Households with children under 18	33	5.7%
Households with seniors (65+)	136	23.6%
Average household size	1.31

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	48.8%	43.4%
Married	12.4%	11.6%
Separated	6.5%	1.6%
Widowed	7.6%	19.5%
Divorced	24.8%	23.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.6%

Some HS, no diploma 14.9%

HS graduate 40.7%

Some college, no degree 24.8%

Associate's degree 4.9%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 4.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.5%
Bachelor's or higher	11.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	16	14.2%
Elementary school	61	54.0%
High school	12	10.6%
College / grad school	24	21.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 26.1%

Professional & management 20.2%

Retail trade 16.8%

Education & healthcare 9.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.0%

Other services 8.0%

Public administration 3.8%

Transportation & utilities 3.4%

Information 2.5%

Construction 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	30.7%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	20.2%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	39.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	96.2%
Government	3.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	31.1%
Carpool	14.3%
Public transit	10.5%
Walk	23.9%
Work from home	6.3%
Other means	13.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	20.1

Poverty

All people 54.0%

Under 18 years 31.5%

18 and over 56.6%

Married-couple families 27.9%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.9%
Retirement income	7.1%
Supplemental Security	29.1%
Cash public assistance	9.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	69.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	51.5%
High blood pressure	53.6%
High cholesterol	36.1%
Diabetes	27.3%
Heart disease	16.4%
Stroke	9.9%
Asthma	12.9%
Arthritis	45.2%
Kidney disease	7.3%
Pulmonary disease	22.6%
Cancer	8.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	36.6%
Binge drinking	11.4%
No physical activity	48.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	44.4%
Depression	24.7%
Fair or poor health	38.9%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	23.3%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.6%
Visited dentist	38.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	39.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	41	4.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	36.9%
Under 18	5.6%
18–64 years	31.4%
65 and over	75.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	35.8%
Public insurance	64.8%
No insurance	7.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,049	100.0%
Spanish	13	1.2%
Other Indo-European	6	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	7	0.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,001	95.4%
Born in same state	995	94.9%
Born in different state	823	78.5%
Foreign born	6	0.6%
Naturalized citizen	48	4.6%
Not a US citizen	13	27.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	114	10.9%
Arab	61	5.8%
French	45	4.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	5	0.5%
German	4	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	55.0%
Internet access	75.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44702

What city is ZIP code 44702 in?

ZIP code 44702 is primarily assigned to Canton, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44702 in?

ZIP code 44702 falls within Stark County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44702?

54% of residents in ZIP code 44702 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44702 have an older population?

27% of residents in ZIP code 44702 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44702?

11% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 44702?

Health data for ZIP code 44702 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (27%) and smoking (37%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 44702 in?

ZIP code 44702 observes the EST timezone.