44709 ZIP Code — Canton, OH
Stark County, Ohio
ZIP code 44709 is located in Canton, Ohio, within Stark County. It covers approximately 5.81 square miles and serves a population of 18,343 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.
About ZIP code 44709
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $143,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 55%.
Median household income is $47,140. 33% 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.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
18,343
population
5.81
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
44709 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 44709
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44709. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Canton | Acceptable |
| Canton | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
44714 Canton (1.8 mi)
44703 Canton (2.2 mi)
44718 Canton (2.5 mi)
44702 Canton (2.8 mi)
44799 Canton (2.9 mi)
44767 Canton (2.9 mi)
44750 Canton (2.9 mi)
44708 Canton (2.9 mi)
44705 Canton (3.1 mi)
44704 Canton (3.7 mi)
44710 Canton (3.8 mi)
44720 North Canton (4.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 18,343 |
| Population density | 3,157 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 151 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.81 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.8387 |
| Longitude | -81.3937 |
| 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 | 57.6% | 44.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.9% | 32.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
18,343
Population
3,157
People per sq mi
42.6
Median age
$47,140
Median household income
$30,604
Per capita income
$143,900
Median home value
$793
Median monthly rent
55.2%
Home ownership
16.6%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
5,346
Housing units
26.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
333
Under 5
366
546
5–9
599
473
10–14
520
532
15–19
584
550
20–24
605
1,211
25–34
1,330
1,090
35–44
1,198
858
45–54
942
693
55–59
761
606
60–64
666
889
65–74
976
561
75–84
617
399
85+
438
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,389 | 18.5% |
| 18 and over | 14,954 | 81.5% |
| 65 and over | 3,880 | 21.2% |
| Median age | 42.6 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
78.4%
Black or African American
10.7%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
2.1%
Asian
1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,753 | 78.4% |
| Black or African American | 2,012 | 10.7% |
| Two or more races | 911 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 485 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 392 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 265 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 10 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 57.6% | 44.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.9% | 32.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 12.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.4%
$10k–$15k
7.6%
$15k–$25k
9.5%
$25k–$35k
12.4%
$35k–$50k
16.9%
$50k–$75k
16.9%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
8.9%
$150k–$200k
4.5%
$200k+
2.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.4% |
| $10k–$15k | 7.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.5% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 8.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.5% |
| $200k+ | 2.7% |
| Median income | $47,140 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.9%
$50k–$100k
21.2%
$100k–$150k
30.3%
$150k–$200k
18.6%
$200k–$300k
14.6%
$300k–$500k
9.7%
$500k–$1M
2.5%
$1M+
0.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $143,900 |
| Median rent / month | $793 |
| Owner occupied | 55.2% |
| Renter occupied | 44.8% |
| Vacant | 6.4% |
| Single-family detached | 59.2% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.17 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.4% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.0% |
| 1960–1969 | 13.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 16.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 16.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 31.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 12.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 9.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 40.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.3% |
| 3 or more | 12.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 73.1% |
| Electricity | 24.3% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.4% |
| Fuel oil | 0.4% |
| Wood | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,957 | 34.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 584 | 6.8% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,842 | 21.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,221 | 37.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,909 | 22.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,647 | 30.8% |
| Average household size | 2.01 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 37.9% | 37.1% |
| Married | 43.6% | 36.7% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 3.7% | 9.5% |
| Divorced | 13.7% | 15.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.1%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
32.8%
Some college, no degree
25.6%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
15.4%
Graduate / professional
11.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 26.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 185 | 4.5% |
| Kindergarten | 222 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 1,490 | 36.0% |
| High school | 717 | 17.3% |
| College / grad school | 1,524 | 36.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.7%
Retail trade
16.0%
Manufacturing
13.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
12.5%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Professional & management
6.4%
Other services
5.6%
Transportation & utilities
4.7%
Public administration
3.0%
Construction
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.2% |
| Service | 18.9% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 14.1% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 81.1% |
| Government | 13.1% |
| Self-employed | 5.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 79.4% |
| Carpool | 5.0% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.2% |
| Work from home | 12.7% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.3 |
Poverty
All people
16.6%
Under 18 years
25.8%
18 and over
14.4%
Married-couple families
2.3%
Female-led households
43.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 33.4% |
| Retirement income | 23.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 3.2% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 12.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.8% |
| High blood pressure | 32.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 7.4% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| Arthritis | 28.4% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.0% |
| Cancer | 7.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 20.6% |
| Binge drinking | 17.1% |
| No physical activity | 26.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.7% |
| Depression | 23.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.4% |
| Poor mental health | 16.7% |
| Poor physical health | 10.7% |
| No health insurance | 11.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.5% |
| Visited dentist | 62.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 906 | 6.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 3.5% |
| 18–64 years | 12.3% |
| 65 and over | 32.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 63.1% |
| Public insurance | 39.9% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.4% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 17,644 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 629 | 3.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 454 | 2.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 9 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,508 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 17,446 | 95.1% |
| Born in different state | 14,828 | 80.8% |
| Foreign born | 62 | 0.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 835 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 374 | 44.8% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,323 | 12.7% |
| French | 1,970 | 10.7% |
| Arab | 606 | 3.3% |
| Irish | 196 | 1.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 158 | 0.9% |
| German | 157 | 0.9% |
| Polish | 70 | 0.4% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.9% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44709
What city is ZIP code 44709 in?
ZIP code 44709 is primarily assigned to Canton, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44709 in?
ZIP code 44709 falls within Stark County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44709?
17% of residents in ZIP code 44709 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44709?
The median home value in ZIP code 44709 is $143,900.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 44709?
The median household income in ZIP code 44709 is $47,140, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 44709?
ZIP code 44709 has an estimated population of 18,343 residents, with a density of 3,159 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 44709 in?
ZIP code 44709 observes the EST timezone.