City

Canton, OH

18 ZIP codes  ·  Stark County  ·  Ohio

👥144,560Population
💰$57,454Median HH Income▼ 25% below avg
🎂40.4Median Age
🏠$147,323Median Home Value▼ 47% below avg
🎓33.4%College Grads▼ 14% below avg
📊5.3%Unemployment▲ 8% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.2% Female 51.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74%Hispanic: 4.6%Black: 14.1%Asian: 1.1%Other: 6.1%Race
White74.0%
Hispanic4.6%
Black14.1%
Asian1.1%
Other6.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.4 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty17.2% ▲ 72% above avg
College Grads33.4% ▼ 14% below avg
Unemployment5.3% ▲ 8% above avg
No HS Diploma613 (0.7%)
HS Graduate32,993 (35.6%)
Some College13,628 (14.7%)
Associates13,855 (14.9%)
Bachelors9,435 (10.2%)
Graduate Degree22,214 (24%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 35.6%Some College: 14.7%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 10.2%Graduate: 24%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad35.6%
Some College14.7%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors10.2%
Graduate24.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62.9%Renter: 37.1%Tenure
Owner62.9%
Renter37.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
10%
$50k–$100k
19%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
19%
$300k–$500k
10%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$57,454 ▼ 25% below avg
Median Home Value$147,322 ▼ 47% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$864/mo
Total Housing Units68,478
Vacant Units6,662

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
13%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
13%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
20%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
57%
About Canton, OH

Canton is a city in Ohio, located in Stark County. The city spans 18 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 144,560 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40.41 years.

Economically, Canton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $57,454 is below the national average. Approximately 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Canton is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $147,322, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $863 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Canton is moderately educated. 33.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (74.01%).

Canton, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 18 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Canton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
44702 1,029 $13,159 $107,600 $296 15.8% 19.2% 4.0%
44703 8,468 $31,950 $78,100 $838 12.2% 25.2% 32.6%
44704 3,583 $34,063 $65,100 $790 13.0% 19.9% 54.7%
44705 17,574 $41,903 $74,600 $877 9.3% 23.4% 56.5%
44706 16,485 $55,474 $132,200 $899 3.3% 22.4% 69.6%
44707 8,849 $38,983 $106,900 $704 5.4% 16.4% 48.3%
44708 24,761 $60,159 $164,500 $926 3.4% 38.8% 69.7%
44709 18,917 $53,144 $149,400 $818 4.0% 35.9% 59.4%
44710 8,253 $50,453 $101,400 $921 3.9% 22.9% 58.4%
44714 10,110 $57,583 $143,300 $901 5.1% 38.1% 60.4%
44718 12,809 $86,171 $285,500 $871 3.8% 55.2% 70.0%
44721 13,722 $95,199 $219,600 $868 2.8% 49.0% 88.4%