44705 ZIP Code — Canton, OH

Stark County, Ohio

ZIP code 44705 is located in Canton, Ohio, within Stark County. It covers approximately 7.95 square miles and serves a population of 18,179 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.

About ZIP code 44705

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $71,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 54%.

Median household income is $38,179. Poverty affects 30% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 31% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 37% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 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 (45%), diabetes (15%), smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44705 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.

18,179

population

7.95

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44705 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44705

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44705. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canton	Acceptable
Canton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44714 Canton (1.3 mi) 44704 Canton (2.2 mi) 44703 Canton (2.7 mi) 44702 Canton (3.1 mi) 44709 Canton (3.1 mi) 44750 Canton (3.1 mi) 44799 Canton (3.1 mi) 44767 Canton (3.1 mi) 44721 Canton (4.3 mi) 44707 Canton (4.7 mi) 44708 Canton (5.5 mi) 44710 Canton (5.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	18,179
Population density	2,287 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	7.95 sq mi
Water area	0.09 sq mi
Latitude	40.8301
Longitude	-81.3359
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.0%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	32.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

18,179

Population

2,287

People per sq mi

32.6

Median age

$38,179

Median household income

$21,396

Per capita income

$71,300

Median home value

$828

Median monthly rent

53.5%

Home ownership

29.5%

Poverty rate

9.6%

Unemployment

4,761

Housing units

9.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

872

Under 5

855

821

5–9

804

644

10–14

631

532

15–19

522

602

20–24

589

1,479

25–34

1,449

1,132

35–44

1,108

845

45–54

827

396

55–59

387

480

60–64

471

905

65–74

886

368

75–84

360

108

85+

106

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,284	29.1%
18 and over	12,895	70.9%
65 and over	2,733	15.0%
Median age	32.6 years

Race & ethnicity

White 60%

Black or African American 25.2%

Two or more races 10.7%

Hispanic or Latino 3.1%

Other race 0.7%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	11,247	60%
Black or African American	4,731	25.2%
Two or more races	2,013	10.7%
Hispanic or Latino	578	3.1%
Other race	139	0.7%
Asian	49	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.0%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	24.6%	32.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.2%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.1%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 8.9%

$10k–$15k 10.1%

$15k–$25k 9.1%

$25k–$35k 18.6%

$35k–$50k 14.6%

$50k–$75k 16.4%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 7.7%

$150k–$200k 2.6%

$200k+ 1.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	8.9%
$10k–$15k	10.1%
$15k–$25k	9.1%
$25k–$35k	18.6%
$35k–$50k	14.6%
$50k–$75k	16.4%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	7.7%
$150k–$200k	2.6%
$200k+	1.1%
Median income	$38,179

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 28.3%

$50k–$100k 42.3%

$100k–$150k 9.6%

$150k–$200k 7.1%

$200k–$300k 8.3%

$300k–$500k 3.0%

$500k–$1M 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$71,300
Median rent / month	$828
Owner occupied	53.5%
Renter occupied	46.5%
Vacant	10.9%
Single-family detached	77.2%
Large apartment buildings	4.7%
Mobile homes	2.9%
Median rooms	5.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.24

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.7%
2000–2009	2.7%
1990–1999	2.8%
1980–1989	8.8%
1970–1979	10.0%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	26.7%
1940–1949	10.3%
1939 or earlier	21.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	7.8%
2 bedrooms	26.2%
3 bedrooms	57.1%
4 bedrooms	6.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	13.3%
1 vehicle	36.8%
2 vehicles	35.0%
3 or more	14.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	81.3%
Electricity	16.4%
Propane / LP gas	1.3%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,826	25.2%
Cohabiting couple	931	12.9%
Male householder, no spouse	2,097	29.0%
Female householder, no spouse	2,388	33.0%
Households with children under 18	2,572	35.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,099	29.0%
Average household size	2.43

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.1%	46.1%
Married	29.3%	29.5%
Separated	3.8%	2.4%
Widowed	3.0%	9.8%
Divorced	16.9%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.9%

HS graduate 39.4%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 6.3%

Graduate / professional 2.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.0%
Bachelor's or higher	9.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	258	6.1%
Kindergarten	459	10.9%
Elementary school	2,126	50.4%
High school	884	21.0%
College / grad school	491	11.6%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.1%

Manufacturing 16.4%

Retail trade 14.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Transportation & utilities 7.1%

Construction 6.7%

Finance & real estate 4.9%

Professional & management 4.7%

Other services 4.4%

Wholesale trade 3.9%

Public administration 2.9%

Information 0.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.7%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	24.3%
Natural resources & construction	8.0%
Production & transportation	25.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.4%
Government	8.5%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	78.0%
Carpool	11.9%
Public transit	1.5%
Walk	1.1%
Work from home	4.9%
Other means	2.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 29.5%

Under 18 years 40.6%

18 and over 24.9%

Married-couple families 5.5%

Female-led households 49.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.4%
Retirement income	20.9%
Supplemental Security	8.3%
Cash public assistance	17.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	31.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	44.7%
High blood pressure	37.5%
High cholesterol	30.0%
Diabetes	15.3%
Heart disease	8.3%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.7%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	12.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	30.0%
Binge drinking	15.9%
No physical activity	35.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.5%
Depression	24.5%
Fair or poor health	23.4%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	14.5%
No health insurance	16.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.1%
Visited dentist	50.6%
Cholesterol screening	86.1%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,197	9.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.8%
Under 18	5.4%
18–64 years	16.3%
65 and over	34.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.1%
Public insurance	63.3%
No insurance	9.8%
Uninsured under 19	2.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,452	90.5%
Spanish	103	0.6%
Other Indo-European	73	0.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	23	0.1%
Other languages	7	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,887	98.4%
Born in same state	17,692	97.3%
Born in different state	14,961	82.3%
Foreign born	195	1.1%
Naturalized citizen	292	1.6%
Not a US citizen	105	36.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,737	9.6%
French	1,195	6.6%
Arab	700	3.9%
Irish	100	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
Norwegian	51	0.3%
English	49	0.3%
Polish	36	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.8%
Internet access	87.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44705

What city is ZIP code 44705 in?

ZIP code 44705 is primarily assigned to Canton, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44705 in?

ZIP code 44705 falls within Stark County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44705?

30% of residents in ZIP code 44705 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44705?

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 44705?

Health data for ZIP code 44705 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (15%) and smoking (30%) compared to national benchmarks.

Does ZIP code 44705 have a large retiree population?

37% of households in ZIP code 44705 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 44705 in?

ZIP code 44705 observes the EST timezone.