| City: | Middlebranch, Ohio |
| County: | Stark County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 9:48:43 PM |
| Population: | 542 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 234 / 330 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 40.8903, -81.3289 |
| Land Area: | 0.234 sq mi |
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Middlebranch is a small Ohio community in Stark County with 542 residents and 223 households. Despite being classified as a PO Box ZIP, the area does receive rural carrier delivery through two routes. The 129 PO Boxes at the local post office serve 58% of households, a mixed service pattern where some residents rely on boxes while others get mail via rural routes.
This is a PO Box Only Zone, meaning residents can't simply choose street delivery elsewhere. The post office at Middlebranch is the designated mail access point. With a geographic footprint of just 0.07 square miles, the ZIP boundary covers little more than the town itself. Residents in surrounding areas who use this post office likely account for the box count exceeding what local households would need.
Median household income sits at $45,676, and home values average $261,600. At 34.8 years, the median age falls below the national average, suggesting working-age families rather than retirees. Two-thirds of homes are owner-occupied. The workforce shows a strong lean toward transportation, warehousing, and utilities, with 326 workers in that sector.
Street names reflect small-town Ohio character: Middlebranch Avenue runs through the center, joined by Prospect Street, State Street, Diamond Street, and Railway Avenue. That last name hints at the railroad history common to many small Stark County communities.
Street names reflect small-town Ohio character with the main avenue named for the community and Railway Avenue hinting at railroad history.
ZIP Code 44652 has 542 residents and 223 households (average 2.43 persons per household). The median age is 34.8 years, younger than the state (39.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 46.9% male and 53.1% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (85.1%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (5.2%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
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| 2020 Population: | 542Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 615Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 2,316.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $0Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 223Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $280,700Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.43Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.32Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 90 | 56 | 0 | 27 | 31 | 36 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 556 | 554 | 650 | 615 |
| Decennial Census | 80 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 542 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 34.8
Male Median Age: 36.8
Female Median Age: 33.1
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 19 | 10 | 38 | 19 | 0 | 15 | 19 | 36 | 4 | 23 | 1 | 19 | 17 | 21 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| Female | 39 | 14 | 0 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 20 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 31 | 18 | 38 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 58 | 24 | 38 | 44 | 25 | 44 | 39 | 36 | 34 | 24 | 32 | 37 | 55 | 24 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 14 |
| White: | 461 | 90.75% |
| Black: | 28 | 5.51% |
| Hispanic:* | 6 | 1.18% |
| Asian: | 4 | 0.79% |
| American Indian: | 3 | 0.59% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 6 | 1.18% |
| Total: | 508 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 254 | 46.86% | 36.8 years |
| Females: | 288 | 53.14% | 33.1 years |
| Total: | 542 | 100% | 34.8 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 615 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 615 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 615 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2024, the Median household income is $0, which is well under the national median ($80,734), is down $14,853 (100.0%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $87,283 and female is $53,813, which is trails just behind the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $33,470 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 83.7%, which is far greater than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Service (31.4%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $14,853 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $83,618 | $0 | $45,676 | $0 |
| Median Family Income | $14,853 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $84,671 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $52,434 | $56,304 | $0 | $87,283 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $45,833 | $34,861 | $51,125 | $53,813 |
| Employed: | 405 | 83.68% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 79 | 16.32% |
| Total: | 484 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 107 | 26.42% |
| Service: | 127 | 31.36% |
| Sales and Office: | 101 | 24.94% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 70 | 17.28% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 405 | 100% |
In 2024, the median home value is $280,700, which is considerably lower than the national median ($332,700), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $280,700. The median gross rent is $915, which is well under the national median ($1,413), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $915. Of occupied housing, owners make up 43.96% (100.00% with a mortgage, 0.00% free-and-clear) and renters 56.04% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 0.00%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (10.12%).
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $208,100 | $229,200 | $261,600 | $280,700 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 116 | 100.00% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 116 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $714 | $839 | $912 | $915 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 91 | 43.96% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Renter Occupied: | 116 | 56.04% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 207 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 207 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 207 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 123 | 59.42% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 84 | 40.58% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 207 | 100% |
In 2024, 37.50% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 9.30%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.40%). The share of people in poverty is 16.80%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), down 36.10 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 17.00 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (64.44%). College enrollment is 64.44%, which is far higher than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 59 | 16.76% |
| Some college, no degree: | 108 | 30.68% |
| Associate's degree: | 53 | 15.06% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 98 | 27.84% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 34 | 9.66% |
| Total: | 352 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 352 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 132 | 37.50% |
| Private Insurance: | 365 | 54.48% |
| Public Insurance: | 248 | 37.01% |
| No Insurance: | 57 | 8.51% |
| Total: | 670 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 613 | 91.49% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 53.1% | 0.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | -666,666,666.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 23.4% | 16.9% | 17.0% | 16.8% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 32 | 35.56% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 58 | 64.44% |
| Total: | 90 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 32 | 35.56% |
ZIP Code 44652 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 54 people with an annual payroll of $2,929,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 195Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $543,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $2,929,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 54Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 44652 is located in Stark County, Ohio, within the Canton-Massillon, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 15940) and Ohio's 13rd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 404,422 people, about 0.13% of whom live in ZIP Code 44652. It covers 0.234 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Canton-Massillon, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 15940Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 404,422Source: Census |
| MSA: | Canton-Massillon, OH MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.234 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 13Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 894.3 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3949588Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Middlebranch CDP; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 44652 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.