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Massillon, OH
City in Stark County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 44646, 44647.
Population
32,338
Land area
19sq mi
People per sq mi
1,705
ZIP codes
2
Massillon and its ZIP codes
Massillon at a glance
- Massillon is about 5.9 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 46th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $56,446, 21% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $149,900 (30% below Ohio) and median rent is $862 a month.
Local data for Massillon, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Massillon, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,446
Poverty rate
13.9%
Median home value
$149,900
Median rent
$862/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.8%
Median age
41.0
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (8,142), Irish Americans (4,003), Italian Americans (2,451).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Stark County. PPP loans are for Massillon.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,361
157,374 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,959
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.7B
FY 2026, $7,155 per person
PPP loans
$61.1M
854 loans, 7,790 jobs reported
How people get to work
Massillon, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.1%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.8%
- Worked from home9.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Massillon, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
681
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
337
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 20°F
41.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone10 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Massillon, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.0%
U.S. 33.3% +8.7 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Massillon
2 in or overlapping Massillon. Population shown
Cities near Massillon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RichvilleCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 3.1 |
| Perry HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 2.9 |
| NavarreVillage | 3.6 mi | 1.8 |
| ReedurbanCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 1.9 |
| Hills and DalesVillage | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BrewsterVillage | 5.9 mi | 2.3 |
| Meyers LakeVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| North LawrenceCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| Canal FultonCity | 7.5 mi | 3.6 |
| North IndustryCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 2 |
| Beach CityVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.4 |
| CantonCity | 9 mi | 26.5 |
| DaltonVillage | 9.1 mi | 1.7 |
| BolivarVillage | 9.1 mi | 0.9 |
| North CantonCity | 9.7 mi | 6.4 |
| WilmotVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Massillon, OH in?
- Massillon is in Stark County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Massillon, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Massillon include 44646, 44647.
- What is the population of Massillon, OH?
- About 32,338 people live in Massillon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Massillon?
- Nearby places include Richville (3.2 mi), Perry Heights (3.5 mi), Navarre (3.6 mi), Reedurban (5 mi), Hills and Dales (5.8 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023