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Stark County
East Sparta, OH
44626
44626 ZIP Code — East Sparta, OH
Stark County, Ohio
ZIP code 44626 is located in
East Sparta ,
Ohio ,
within Stark County .
It covers approximately 28.28 square miles and serves a population of
2,771 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 234/330 .
About ZIP code 44626
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 $153,400. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $76,786. The poverty rate of 4% is below the national average. 40% 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 23 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 44626 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
2,771
Population density
98 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
151
Geography
Land area
28.28 sq mi
Water area
0.03 sq mi
Latitude
40.6833
Longitude
-81.3824
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
234/330
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.5%
44.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
27.5%
32.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
31.4%
19.0%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.6%
3.6%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$76,786
Median household income
$153,400
Median home value
17.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 471 17.0% 18 and over 2,300 83.0% 65 and over 529 19.1% Median age 48.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.2%
Group Count % White 2,646 93.8% Two or more races 89 3.2% Hispanic or Latino 51 1.8% Other race 22 0.8% Asian 9 0.3% Black or African American 5 0.2%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
40.5%
44.9%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
27.5%
32.5%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
31.4%
19.0%
20.0%
Over $200k
0.6%
3.6%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 0.9% $10k–$15k 0.3% $15k–$25k 16.0% $25k–$35k 5.0% $35k–$50k 8.3% $50k–$75k 18.6% $75k–$100k 8.8% $100k–$150k 29.4% $150k–$200k 8.9% $200k+ 3.8% Median income $76,786
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $153,400 Median rent / month $950 Owner occupied 86.6% Renter occupied 13.4% Vacant 8.0% Single-family detached 88.1% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 8.2% Median rooms 6.0 Avg household size (owned) 2.43
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 6.4% 2000–2009 5.0% 1990–1999 11.7% 1980–1989 11.6% 1970–1979 8.0% 1960–1969 13.4% 1950–1959 11.9% 1940–1949 8.7% 1939 or earlier 23.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.2% 1 bedroom 2.2% 2 bedrooms 30.8% 3 bedrooms 50.8% 4 bedrooms 13.1% 5+ bedrooms 3.0%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 13.5% 1 vehicle 18.3% 2 vehicles 38.3% 3 or more 29.9%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 45.2% Electricity 22.1% Propane / LP gas 5.9% Fuel oil 13.8% Wood 3.6%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 652 54.5% Cohabiting couple 114 9.5% Male householder, no spouse 185 15.5% Female householder, no spouse 245 20.5% Households with children under 18 198 16.6% Households with seniors (65+) 380 31.8% Average household size 2.31
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 28.5% 13.3% Married 55.9% 57.7% Separated 0.3% 0.7% Widowed 0.3% 20.1% Divorced 15.0% 8.2%
Education
Some college, no degree
17.0%
Graduate / professional
3.3%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 92.9% Bachelor's or higher 17.6%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 31 6.3% Kindergarten 11 2.2% Elementary school 267 53.8% High school 106 21.4% College / grad school 81 16.3%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.8%
Transportation & utilities
11.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.5%
Professional & management
5.3%
Public administration
3.9%
Finance & real estate
3.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.7%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 31.9% Service 16.4% Sales & office 19.0% Natural resources & construction 12.4% Production & transportation 20.3%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.4% Government 16.1% Self-employed 1.4% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 84.5% Carpool 6.6% Public transit 0.6% Walk 2.2% Work from home 5.4% Other means 0.7% Avg commute (minutes) 22.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
2.6%
Female-led households
0.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 39.6% Retirement income 30.7% Supplemental Security 2.7% Cash public assistance 9.8% Food stamps / SNAP 9.3%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 36.5% High blood pressure 32.9% High cholesterol 33.2% Diabetes 11.2% Heart disease 7.4% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 9.5% Arthritis 29.4% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 7.4%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.9% Binge drinking 17.8% No physical activity 25.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.3% Depression 22.9% Fair or poor health 14.3% Poor mental health 15.5% Poor physical health 10.4% No health insurance 11.2% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.0% Visited dentist 65.5% Cholesterol screening 90.2% Teeth loss 14.2%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 140 6.1%
Disability % Any disability 12.0% Under 18 7.9% 18–64 years 9.8% 65 and over 23.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 81.3% Public insurance 31.1% No insurance 4.9% Uninsured under 19 1.8%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 2,688 97.0% Spanish 3 0.1% Other Indo-European 3 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 0 0.0% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 2,762 99.7% Born in same state 2,762 99.7% Born in different state 2,483 89.6% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 9 0.3% Not a US citizen 9 100.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 336 12.1% Italian 294 10.6% Arab 181 6.5%
Ancestry Count % English 112 4% Irish 42 1.5% Dutch 2 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 43.2% Internet access 89.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44626
What city is ZIP code 44626 in?
ZIP code 44626 is primarily assigned to East Sparta, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 44626 in?
ZIP code 44626 falls within Stark County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 44626 mostly owner-occupied?
87% of occupied units in ZIP code 44626 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 44626 have a large retiree population?
40% of households in ZIP code 44626 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44626?
The median home value in ZIP code 44626 is $153,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 44626?
ZIP code 44626 has an estimated population of 2,771 residents, with a density of 98 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 44626 in?
ZIP code 44626 observes the EST timezone.
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