ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44646

Part of Massillon, OH

Pop. 47,741·Stark County·189th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,120/mo

Year-over-Year

+8.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.5%

vs US Median

-$812

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 44646 · $1,120

More affordable than 95% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$740

1 BR

$840

2 BR

$1,080

3 BR

$1,360

4 BR+

$1,440

Research median

$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 44646 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44646 changed +8.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($69,179) is $1,729 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,440).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44703, 6 miles away, rents for 17% less ($930/mo), about $2,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44646. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$13,440/yr

At $1,120/mo median

Location

CityMassillon

StateOH

CountyStark County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 8.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+8.0% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44646 (Massillon, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

47,741

Median income

$69,179

Median age

41.6

Renters

32.2%

Age distribution

20%

21.3%

25.9%

12.7%

20.1%

Under 1820%

18–3421.3%

35–5425.9%

55–6412.7%

65+20.1%

Gender

49.4%

50.6%

Male49.4%

Female50.6%

Race & ethnicity

86.9%

White86.9%

Black5.3%

Hispanic2.7%

Asian1.5%

Other3.6%

Education (25+)

35.7%

32.6%

25.9%

No HS diploma5.8%

HS diploma35.7%

Some college32.6%

Bachelor's+25.9%

Housing tenure

67.8%

32.2%

Owner67.8%

Renter32.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 44646 in Massillon, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$848 → $1,120

up 32.1%

Income

$58,738 → $69,179

up 17.8%

Population

48,377 → 47,741

down 1.3%

Renter share

33.2% → 32.2%

-1.0 pts

Bachelor's+

25.6% → 25.9%

+0.3 pts

Median age

42.1 → 41.6

-0.5 yrs

Rent in ZIP 44646 in Massillon, OH has climbed 32.1% since 2022, going from about $848 per month to roughly $1,120 today. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $58,738 in 2021 to $69,179 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 14.3 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 48,377 to 47,741 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.3% change. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 44646 in Massillon, OH market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44646 covers Massillon, OH. The median rent here is $1,120/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($69,179/yr), ZIP 44646 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44646?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (about $22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,120/mo in ZIP 44646. The local median household income is $69,179/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44646?

Rent in ZIP 44646 has risen 8.0% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in February 2022.

How does ZIP 44646 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44646 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #189 of 229 at $1,120/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44646 changed +8.0%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.