44704 ZIP Code — Canton, OH

Stark County, Ohio

ZIP code 44704 is located in Canton, Ohio, within Stark County. It covers approximately 2.05 square miles and serves a population of 3,484 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.

About ZIP code 44704

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $64,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $29,109. Poverty affects 33% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 33% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 18 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (52%), diabetes (22%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 44704 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a strong veteran community, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

3,484

population

2.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44704 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44704

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44704. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canton	Acceptable
Canton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44767 Canton (1.7 mi) 44750 Canton (1.7 mi) 44799 Canton (1.7 mi) 44702 Canton (1.7 mi) 44703 Canton (1.9 mi) 44705 Canton (2.2 mi) 44707 Canton (2.5 mi) 44714 Canton (2.6 mi) 44709 Canton (3.7 mi) 44710 Canton (4.3 mi) 44708 Canton (4.9 mi) 44706 Canton (5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	3,484
Population density	1,700 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	2.05 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7992
Longitude	-81.3461
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	83.8%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	32.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,484

Population

1,700

People per sq mi

34.3

Median age

$29,109

Median household income

$17,624

Per capita income

$64,900

Median home value

$774

Median monthly rent

50.7%

Home ownership

32.8%

Poverty rate

16.4%

Unemployment

1,181

Housing units

8.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

137

5–9

124

128

10–14

115

183

15–19

165

168

20–24

151

226

25–34

203

182

35–44

163

227

45–54

205

146

55–59

131

60–64

157

65–74

142

103

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	872	25.0%
18 and over	2,612	75.0%
65 and over	568	16.3%
Median age	34.3 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 64.3%

White 29.4%

Two or more races 6.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	2,241	64.3%
White	1,023	29.4%
Two or more races	220	6.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	83.8%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	13.9%	32.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	1.4%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.9%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 7.4%

$10k–$15k 11.6%

$15k–$25k 19.1%

$25k–$35k 19.6%

$35k–$50k 17.7%

$50k–$75k 8.6%

$75k–$100k 8.1%

$100k–$150k 7.3%

$150k–$200k 0.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	7.4%
$10k–$15k	11.6%
$15k–$25k	19.1%
$25k–$35k	19.6%
$35k–$50k	17.7%
$50k–$75k	8.6%
$75k–$100k	8.1%
$100k–$150k	7.3%
$150k–$200k	0.5%
Median income	$29,109

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 38.4%

$50k–$100k 44.2%

$100k–$150k 17.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$64,900
Median rent / month	$774
Owner occupied	50.7%
Renter occupied	49.3%
Vacant	21.3%
Single-family detached	78.9%
Large apartment buildings	6.5%
Mobile homes	0.8%
Median rooms	6.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.04

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	4.0%
1990–1999	5.4%
1980–1989	2.6%
1970–1979	5.3%
1960–1969	11.9%
1950–1959	6.3%
1940–1949	11.7%
1939 or earlier	52.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	5.8%
1 bedroom	4.7%
2 bedrooms	20.6%
3 bedrooms	53.4%
4 bedrooms	13.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.2%
1 vehicle	38.4%
2 vehicles	29.8%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	80.9%
Electricity	15.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.4%
Fuel oil	0.5%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	302	19.9%
Cohabiting couple	86	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	446	29.3%
Female householder, no spouse	686	45.1%
Households with children under 18	394	25.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	444	29.2%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	51.1%	47.9%
Married	25.1%	19.7%
Separated	0.0%	2.5%
Widowed	4.9%	5.1%
Divorced	18.9%	24.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 9.4%

HS graduate 42.1%

Some college, no degree 25.7%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 8.7%

Graduate / professional 0.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	36	4.5%
Kindergarten	13	1.6%
Elementary school	391	48.6%
High school	291	36.1%
College / grad school	74	9.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 32.6%

Manufacturing 19.0%

Retail trade 9.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.4%

Professional & management 6.8%

Transportation & utilities 5.2%

Finance & real estate 4.1%

Wholesale trade 3.6%

Other services 3.3%

Agriculture & mining 2.6%

Information 2.5%

Construction 2.0%

Public administration 1.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	32.0%
Service	25.2%
Sales & office	21.5%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	18.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.8%
Government	12.3%
Self-employed	0.9%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	76.0%
Carpool	13.5%
Public transit	1.7%
Walk	3.3%
Work from home	1.3%
Other means	4.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	18.0

Poverty

All people 32.8%

Under 18 years 53.5%

18 and over 26.3%

Married-couple families 6.6%

Female-led households 53.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.7%
Retirement income	22.3%
Supplemental Security	10.8%
Cash public assistance	14.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	32.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	52.4%
High blood pressure	47.1%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	22.1%
Heart disease	10.0%
Stroke	7.0%
Asthma	13.4%
Arthritis	35.1%
Kidney disease	5.2%
Pulmonary disease	14.2%
Cancer	5.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	33.8%
Binge drinking	12.7%
No physical activity	43.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	48.2%
Depression	23.2%
Fair or poor health	31.7%
Poor mental health	20.1%
Poor physical health	17.8%
No health insurance	19.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.0%
Visited dentist	41.8%
Cholesterol screening	87.2%
Teeth loss	33.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	305	11.7%

Disability	%
Any disability	22.0%
Under 18	9.1%
18–64 years	22.1%
65 and over	41.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	36.9%
Public insurance	69.0%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,307	94.9%
Spanish	19	0.6%
Other Indo-European	19	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,484	100.0%
Born in same state	3,484	100.0%
Born in different state	2,726	78.2%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	259	7.4%
French	249	7.1%
Arab	82	2.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	7	0.2%
Dutch	6	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.6%
Internet access	91.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44704

What city is ZIP code 44704 in?

ZIP code 44704 is primarily assigned to Canton, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44704 in?

ZIP code 44704 falls within Stark County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44704?

33% of residents in ZIP code 44704 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44704?

9% 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 44704?

Health data for ZIP code 44704 shows elevated rates of obesity (52%) and diabetes (22%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 44704 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 44704 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 44704 in?

ZIP code 44704 observes the EST timezone.