Berlin Center, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44401
Mahoning County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,892
- 35/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $71,953
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Berlin Center pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 35
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44401 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44401 (Berlin Center, OH) fell -15.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 199.2 in 2023 to 168.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44401 covers 83.3 square miles in Berlin Center, Mahoning County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,892 residents on file, a density of 35 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44401 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,953 (1% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,212. The poverty rate is 11.4%, with unemployment at 1.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $237,300 (20% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 85.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $850.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.4, and the average commute is 37 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mahoning County, so 44401 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 44401
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Berlin Center, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44401.
- Construction
Construction
7 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44401, Berlin Center, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,892
Population
83.3
Area (sq mi)
35
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44401?
45.4
Median Age
52.1%
Male
47.9%
Female
2.0%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$71,953
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$41,212
Per Capita Income
11.4%
Poverty Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
37.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44401 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Berlin Center, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$71,953 Top 47% higher than 53% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,032housing units
1,032
Total Housing Units
965
Occupied Units
67
Vacant Units
2.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,300
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$850
Median Rent
1976
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
-15.6%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44401 have decreased 15.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 145 |
| 2021 | +11.6% | 162 |
| 2022 | +28.9% | 209 |
| 2023 | -4.5% | 199 |
| 2024 | -15.6% | 168 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 41 business establishments in ZIP 44401, employing approximately 192 people with a combined annual payroll of $5,472,000.
41
Businesses
192
Employees
$5.5M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 7 | 17.1% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 14.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 14.6% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 9.8% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 7.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 44401 vs 44429 →
ZIP 44401 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44460
Salem (44460)
26,732 residents
- 44672 4,874
Sebring (44672)
4,874 residents
- 44609 3,987
Beloit (44609)
3,987 residents
- 44451 3,032
North Jackson (44451)
3,032 residents
- 44401 2,892
Berlin Center (44401)
2,892 residents
- 44412 2,644
Diamond (44412)
2,644 residents
- 44429 2,576
Lake Milton (44429)
2,576 residents
- 44411 2,181
Deerfield (44411)
2,181 residents
- 44449 1,323
North Benton (44449)
1,323 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44401 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44401 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44285
Wayland (44285)
$106,429 median income
- 44412
Diamond (44412)
$102,726 median income
- 44429
Lake Milton (44429)
$82,397 median income
- 44411
Deerfield (44411)
$77,560 median income
- 44401
Berlin Center (44401)
$71,953 median income
- 44449
North Benton (44449)
$62,188 median income
- 44451
North Jackson (44451)
$61,250 median income
- 44609
Beloit (44609)
$58,221 median income
- 44460
Salem (44460)
$57,423 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44401 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44429 | Lake Milton, OH | 2,576 | 5.5 mi |
| 44411 | Deerfield, OH | 2,181 | 5.5 mi |
| 44449 | North Benton, OH | 1,323 | 5.5 mi |
| 44451 | North Jackson, OH | 3,032 | 5.7 mi |
| 44609 | Beloit, OH | 3,987 | 7.6 mi |
| 44412 | Diamond, OH | 2,644 | 6.4 mi |
| 44672 | Sebring, OH | 4,874 | 8.2 mi |
| 44460 | Salem, OH | 26,732 | 9.4 mi |
| 44285 | Wayland, OH | 85 | 11.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44401, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,892 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 44401 in?
ZIP code 44401 (Berlin Center) is located in Mahoning County, Ohio. Mahoning County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/mahoning-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44401?
ZIP code 44401 in Berlin Center, OH has a population of 2,892 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44401?
The median household income in ZIP 44401 is $71,953, which is 6% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44401?
The median home value in ZIP 44401 is $237,300, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44401 is White at 95.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44401?
ZIP code 44401 has 41 business establishments employing approximately 192 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44401 are: Construction (7), Manufacturing (6), Accommodation and food services (6). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44401 decreased by 15.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44401?
In ZIP code 44401, 66.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 44401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44401 is 37.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44401?
In ZIP code 44401, approximately 85.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44401 is 11.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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