ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44709

Part of Canton, OH

Pop. 18,614·Stark County·163rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,225/mo

Year-over-Year

+12.1%

Month-over-Month

+2.0%

vs US Median

-$707

Reported rents

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ZIP 44709 · $1,225

More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$710

1 BR

$800

2 BR

$1,030

3 BR

$1,300

4 BR+

$1,380

Research median

$1,030/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

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44709 changed +12.1% 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 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($57,842) is $1,446 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,380).

Rank in Canton

5th cheapest of 5 ZIP codes in Canton.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 44714, 2 miles away, rents for 13% less ($1,061/mo), about $2,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44709. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,700/yr

At $1,225/mo median

Location

CityCanton

StateOH

CountyStark County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 12.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+12.1% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44709 (Canton, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 28.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

18,614

Median income

$57,842

Median age

43.5

Renters

38.7%

Age distribution

16.5%

25.4%

20.4%

14.4%

23.4%

Under 1816.5%

18–3425.4%

35–5420.4%

55–6414.4%

65+23.4%

Gender

47.7%

52.3%

Male47.7%

Female52.3%

Race & ethnicity

77.7%

White77.7%

Black11.3%

Hispanic6.2%

Asian1.1%

Other3.8%

Education (25+)

32.6%

32.2%

28.8%

No HS diploma6.4%

HS diploma32.6%

Some college32.2%

Bachelor's+28.8%

Housing tenure

61.3%

38.7%

Owner61.3%

Renter38.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44709 in Canton, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$43,744 → $57,842

up 32.2%

Population

18,778 → 18,614

down 0.9%

Renter share

42.4% → 38.7%

-3.7 pts

Bachelor's+

25.2% → 28.8%

+3.6 pts

Median household income climbed from $43,744 to $57,842 between 2021 and 2024, a 32.2% shift. The renter share has eased from 42.4% to 38.7%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 25.2% to 28.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44709 covers Canton, OH. The median rent here is $1,225/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $800/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,030/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($57,842/yr), ZIP 44709 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 12.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44709?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,225/mo in ZIP 44709. The local median household income is $57,842/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44709?

Rent in ZIP 44709 has risen 12.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 44709 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44709 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #163 of 229 at $1,225/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44709 changed +12.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.