Massillon, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Massillon? Because it is located in Stark County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.50%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Massillon's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Stark County & transit0.75%
- Total you pay6.50%
Massillon sits in Stark County, so its combined rate is 6.50% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 0.75% in Stark County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Massillon, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.25 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Massillon no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Massillon has a population of about 32,252, making it the 41st largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Stark County, and its 3 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Massillon is taxed at 6.50%.
Massillon ZIP codes at 6.50%
- 44646
- 44647
- 44648
How Massillon compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Massillon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massillon | — | Stark | 6.50% | — |
| Canton | 7.5 mi | Stark | 6.50% | same |
| Barberton | 15.6 mi | Summit | 6.75% | +0.25% |
| Akron | 19.7 mi | Summit | 6.75% | +0.25% |
| Alliance | 23.2 mi | Stark | 6.50% | same |
Every nearby city charges the same as Massillon or more — Barberton in Summit County is 0.25% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
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Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Massillon sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.50%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.33 | $5.33 |
| $10.00 | $0.65 | $10.65 |
| $25.00 | $1.63 | $26.63 |
| $50.00 | $3.25 | $53.25 |
| $100.00 | $6.50 | $106.50 |
| $500.00 | $32.50 | $532.50 |
| $1,000.00 | $65.00 | $1,065.00 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Massillon. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.50%.
Massillon sales tax FAQ
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
The combined sales tax rate in Massillon is 6.50% in 2026. This is based on its location in Stark County, which adds a 0.75% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.50%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Massillon is $6.50, for a total of $106.50.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Massillon. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.50%.
Massillon covers 3 ZIP codes (44646, 44647, 44648), and all of them fall in Stark County, so every one is taxed at 6.50%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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