44706 ZIP Code — Canton, OH

Stark County, Ohio

ZIP code 44706 is located in Canton, Ohio, within Stark County. It covers approximately 18.81 square miles and serves a population of 16,316 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.

About ZIP code 44706

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 $126,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $56,907. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. 34% 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 11% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44706 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

16,316

population

18.81

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44706 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44706

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44706. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Canton	Acceptable
Canton	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44710 Canton (2.3 mi) 44750 Canton (3.7 mi) 44799 Canton (3.7 mi) 44767 Canton (3.7 mi) 44702 Canton (3.8 mi) 44707 Canton (3.9 mi) 44708 Canton (4 mi) 44703 Canton (4.2 mi) 44704 Canton (5 mi) 44646 Massillon (5.5 mi) 44626 East Sparta (5.6 mi) 44709 Canton (5.8 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	16,316
Population density	867 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	18.81 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.7574
Longitude	-81.4244
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	51.4%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	32.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

16,316

Population

867

People per sq mi

41.7

Median age

$56,907

Median household income

$29,747

Per capita income

$126,300

Median home value

$869

Median monthly rent

72.0%

Home ownership

19.4%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

5,997

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

319

Under 5

332

349

5–9

362

481

10–14

499

663

15–19

689

517

20–24

537

769

25–34

800

1,175

35–44

1,222

1,089

45–54

1,132

682

55–59

708

547

60–64

568

773

65–74

804

485

75–84

504

152

85+

158

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,163	19.4%
18 and over	13,153	80.6%
65 and over	2,876	17.6%
Median age	41.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 82.2%

Black or African American 7.8%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.4%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%

Group	Count	%
White	13,789	82.2%
Black or African American	1,314	7.8%
Two or more races	951	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	454	2.7%
Asian	119	0.7%
Other race	74	0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native	69	0.4%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	51.4%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	34.0%	32.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	14.0%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.5%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 12.9%

$25k–$35k 10.6%

$35k–$50k 13.0%

$50k–$75k 18.5%

$75k–$100k 14.9%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.5%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	12.9%
$25k–$35k	10.6%
$35k–$50k	13.0%
$50k–$75k	18.5%
$75k–$100k	14.9%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	5.0%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$56,907

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 16.7%

$50k–$100k 26.5%

$100k–$150k 23.2%

$150k–$200k 18.5%

$200k–$300k 10.5%

$300k–$500k 3.3%

$500k–$1M 0.3%

$1M+ 1.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,300
Median rent / month	$869
Owner occupied	72.0%
Renter occupied	28.0%
Vacant	12.0%
Single-family detached	83.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.6%
Mobile homes	6.4%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.36

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.8%
2000–2009	4.3%
1990–1999	7.4%
1980–1989	4.6%
1970–1979	11.9%
1960–1969	19.2%
1950–1959	14.1%
1940–1949	7.6%
1939 or earlier	28.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.8%
1 bedroom	5.1%
2 bedrooms	26.8%
3 bedrooms	55.0%
4 bedrooms	10.9%
5+ bedrooms	1.3%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.2%
1 vehicle	34.3%
2 vehicles	36.3%
3 or more	22.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	83.6%
Electricity	11.2%
Propane / LP gas	0.9%
Fuel oil	3.7%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,934	41.9%
Cohabiting couple	498	7.1%
Male householder, no spouse	1,749	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	1,822	26.0%
Households with children under 18	1,596	22.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,209	31.5%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	33.8%	31.7%
Married	44.9%	43.9%
Separated	1.8%	1.9%
Widowed	5.7%	7.0%
Divorced	13.7%	15.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.7%

Some HS, no diploma 8.5%

HS graduate 46.5%

Some college, no degree 21.3%

Associate's degree 10.1%

Bachelor's degree 7.5%

Graduate / professional 3.4%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.8%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	142	4.0%
Kindergarten	125	3.5%
Elementary school	1,328	37.3%
High school	1,154	32.4%
College / grad school	813	22.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Manufacturing 20.1%

Retail trade 9.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Construction 7.5%

Transportation & utilities 7.3%

Professional & management 6.5%

Finance & real estate 5.2%

Other services 5.1%

Wholesale trade 5.0%

Public administration 1.8%

Information 1.0%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.1%
Service	17.3%
Sales & office	21.6%
Natural resources & construction	10.4%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.4%
Government	10.4%
Self-employed	4.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	82.3%
Carpool	6.7%
Public transit	0.6%
Walk	1.4%
Work from home	7.8%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 19.4%

Under 18 years 42.5%

18 and over 14.0%

Married-couple families 7.6%

Female-led households 35.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	33.7%
Retirement income	23.8%
Supplemental Security	7.3%
Cash public assistance	4.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	15.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.5%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	12.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.9%
Asthma	10.6%
Arthritis	30.2%
Kidney disease	3.3%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.0%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	30.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	39.3%
Depression	24.6%
Fair or poor health	18.8%
Poor mental health	17.9%
Poor physical health	12.7%
No health insurance	13.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	57.1%
Cholesterol screening	87.4%
Teeth loss	18.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,216	9.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	7.0%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	42.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.4%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	6.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	15,665	96.0%
Spanish	161	1.0%
Other Indo-European	150	1.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	11	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	16,134	98.9%
Born in same state	15,975	97.9%
Born in different state	14,216	87.1%
Foreign born	159	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	182	1.1%
Not a US citizen	32	17.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,997	12.2%
French	1,749	10.7%
Arab	1,064	6.5%
Irish	299	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	235	1.4%
Norwegian	20	0.1%
German	19	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.9%
Internet access	91.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44706

What city is ZIP code 44706 in?

ZIP code 44706 is primarily assigned to Canton, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44706 in?

ZIP code 44706 falls within Stark County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44706?

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

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44706?

19% of residents in ZIP code 44706 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44706?

The median home value in ZIP code 44706 is $126,300.

Does ZIP code 44706 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 44706 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 44706 in?

ZIP code 44706 observes the EST timezone.