44657 ZIP Code — Minerva, OH

Stark County, Ohio

ZIP code 44657 is located in Minerva, Ohio, within Stark County. It covers approximately 63.15 square miles and serves a population of 9,682 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.

About ZIP code 44657

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 $149,500. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 70%.

Median household income is $60,764. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 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 (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44657 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

9,682

population

63.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44657 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44657

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44657. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Minerva	Acceptable
Minerva	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44625 East Rochester (5.1 mi) 44669 Paris (5.2 mi) 44644 Malvern (5.6 mi) 44634 Homeworth (6.4 mi) 44427 Kensington (8.5 mi) 44730 East Canton (8.7 mi) 44688 Waynesburg (9.3 mi) 44423 Hanoverton (10.7 mi) 44615 Carrollton (10.9 mi) 44651 Mechanicstown (10.9 mi) 44641 Louisville (11.6 mi) 44601 Alliance (12.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,682
Population density	153 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	151

Geography
Land area	63.15 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.7403
Longitude	-81.0996
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	39.8%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	32.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

9,682

Population

153

People per sq mi

43.2

Median age

$60,764

Median household income

$34,084

Per capita income

$149,500

Median home value

$763

Median monthly rent

70.1%

Home ownership

17.5%

Poverty rate

6.9%

Unemployment

3,250

Housing units

10.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

291

Under 5

305

304

5–9

318

193

10–14

202

184

15–19

193

293

20–24

306

499

25–34

522

686

35–44

717

687

45–54

718

444

55–59

463

324

60–64

338

442

65–74

462

245

75–84

256

142

85+

148

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,867	19.3%
18 and over	7,815	80.7%
65 and over	1,695	17.5%
Median age	43.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.6%

Two or more races 4.5%

Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

Other race 1.2%

Black or African American 0.6%

Group	Count	%
White	9,049	89.6%
Two or more races	452	4.5%
Hispanic or Latino	420	4.2%
Other race	118	1.2%
Black or African American	63	0.6%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	39.8%	44.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	42.6%	32.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.2%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.4%	3.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 1.9%

$15k–$25k 11.7%

$25k–$35k 7.6%

$35k–$50k 15.7%

$50k–$75k 19.4%

$75k–$100k 16.6%

$100k–$150k 15.0%

$150k–$200k 6.1%

$200k+ 2.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	1.9%
$15k–$25k	11.7%
$25k–$35k	7.6%
$35k–$50k	15.7%
$50k–$75k	19.4%
$75k–$100k	16.6%
$100k–$150k	15.0%
$150k–$200k	6.1%
$200k+	2.5%
Median income	$60,764

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.6%

$50k–$100k 17.3%

$100k–$150k 28.3%

$150k–$200k 15.6%

$200k–$300k 15.8%

$300k–$500k 16.5%

$500k–$1M 1.3%

$1M+ 0.6%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$149,500
Median rent / month	$763
Owner occupied	70.1%
Renter occupied	29.9%
Vacant	8.5%
Single-family detached	70.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	12.7%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.40

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	8.1%
2000–2009	11.9%
1990–1999	13.0%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	10.7%
1960–1969	8.4%
1950–1959	13.9%
1940–1949	5.9%
1939 or earlier	19.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.6%
1 bedroom	3.8%
2 bedrooms	26.9%
3 bedrooms	50.4%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	2.8%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.7%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	40.6%
3 or more	27.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.5%
Electricity	30.2%
Propane / LP gas	10.0%
Fuel oil	4.2%
Wood	3.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,159	52.8%
Cohabiting couple	383	9.4%
Male householder, no spouse	652	15.9%
Female householder, no spouse	896	21.9%
Households with children under 18	1,004	24.5%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,238	30.3%
Average household size	2.33

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	27.8%	21.2%
Married	55.6%	53.5%
Separated	0.6%	2.8%
Widowed	3.4%	11.1%
Divorced	12.6%	11.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.5%

Some HS, no diploma 6.5%

HS graduate 47.0%

Some college, no degree 23.6%

Associate's degree 9.5%

Bachelor's degree 4.6%

Graduate / professional 6.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	91.0%
Bachelor's or higher	10.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	120	7.0%
Kindergarten	162	9.4%
Elementary school	788	45.8%
High school	386	22.4%
College / grad school	266	15.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 27.4%

Education & healthcare 22.9%

Retail trade 11.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.6%

Construction 6.5%

Professional & management 4.7%

Agriculture & mining 4.3%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Other services 3.9%

Wholesale trade 3.0%

Finance & real estate 2.7%

Information 1.0%

Public administration 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	19.3%
Sales & office	12.6%
Natural resources & construction	11.2%
Production & transportation	28.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	81.2%
Government	13.1%
Self-employed	5.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	7.9%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	21.8

Poverty

All people 17.5%

Under 18 years 29.2%

18 and over 14.6%

Married-couple families 3.8%

Female-led households 47.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.1%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	9.2%
Cash public assistance	2.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.9%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	34.7%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	11.9%
Heart disease	8.0%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	3.1%
Pulmonary disease	9.8%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	23.6%
Binge drinking	16.6%
No physical activity	27.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	36.7%
Depression	23.9%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	16.2%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	12.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.5%
Visited dentist	61.4%
Cholesterol screening	89.1%
Teeth loss	16.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	628	8.0%

Disability	%
Any disability	19.0%
Under 18	6.3%
18–64 years	18.7%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.6%
Public insurance	38.7%
No insurance	8.1%
Uninsured under 19	3.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	9,086	93.8%
Spanish	51	0.6%
Other Indo-European	8	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	0.5%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,593	99.1%
Born in same state	9,556	98.7%
Born in different state	8,338	86.1%
Foreign born	37	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	89	0.9%
Not a US citizen	89	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,908	19.7%
French	1,368	14.1%
Arab	622	6.4%
English	126	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	16	0.2%
Irish	8	0.1%
Polish	6	0.1%
Norwegian	6	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.2%
Internet access	89.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44657

What city is ZIP code 44657 in?

ZIP code 44657 is primarily assigned to Minerva, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44657 in?

ZIP code 44657 falls within Stark County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44657?

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 44657?

18% of residents in ZIP code 44657 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44657?

The median home value in ZIP code 44657 is $149,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 44657?

ZIP code 44657 has an estimated population of 9,682 residents, with a density of 153 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44657 in?

ZIP code 44657 observes the EST timezone.