Leetonia, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44431
Columbiana County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,727
- 70/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $184,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Leetonia pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 70
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44431 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 44431 (Leetonia, OH) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 165.2 in 2023 to 186.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44431 covers 68.0 square miles in Leetonia, Columbiana County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,727 residents on file, a density of 70 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44431 reports a modest median household income of $68,750 (6% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,976. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $184,200 (7% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $901; 86.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbiana County, so 44431 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 44431
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Leetonia, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44431.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
8 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
7 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 44431, Leetonia, 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
4,727
Population
68.0
Area (sq mi)
70
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44431?
42.0
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
0.6%
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?
$68,750
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$33,976
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44431 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Leetonia, 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)
$68,750 46th percentile higher than 46% 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
2,034housing units
2,034
Total Housing Units
1,891
Occupied Units
143
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$184,200
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$901
Median Rent
1959
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
+13.1%
YoY Change (2024)
187
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+87%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44431 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +87% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.7% | 132 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 147 |
| 2022 | +12.7% | 165 |
| 2023 | – | 165 |
| 2024 | +13.1% | 187 |
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 67 business establishments in ZIP 44431, employing approximately 859 people with a combined annual payroll of $49,677,000.
67
Businesses
859
Employees
$49.7M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 19.4% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 14.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 13.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 11.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 10.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.0% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.5% |
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 44431 vs 44490 →
ZIP 44431 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
- 44432
Lisbon (44432)
13,693 residents
- 44408 10,331
Columbiana (44408)
10,331 residents
- 44431 4,727
Leetonia (44431)
4,727 residents
- 44445 3,449
New Waterford (44445)
3,449 residents
- 44452 3,167
North Lima (44452)
3,167 residents
- 44423 2,425
Hanoverton (44423)
2,425 residents
- 44455 1,890
Rogers (44455)
1,890 residents
- 44490 798
Washingtonville (44490)
798 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44431 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44431 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44445
New Waterford (44445)
$85,188 median income
- 44423
Hanoverton (44423)
$80,583 median income
- 44408
Columbiana (44408)
$74,028 median income
- 44455
Rogers (44455)
$71,050 median income
- 44431
Leetonia (44431)
$68,750 median income
- 44452
North Lima (44452)
$61,602 median income
- 44432
Lisbon (44432)
$61,125 median income
- 44460
Salem (44460)
$57,423 median income
- 44490
Washingtonville (44490)
$38,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44431 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44490 | Washingtonville, OH | 798 | 3.6 mi |
| 44432 | Lisbon, OH | 13,693 | 6.8 mi |
| 44408 | Columbiana, OH | 10,331 | 4.4 mi |
| 44445 | New Waterford, OH | 3,449 | 7.1 mi |
| 44493 | Winona, OH | 25 | 7.2 mi |
| 44460 | Salem, OH | 26,732 | 7.0 mi |
| 44452 | North Lima, OH | 3,167 | 8.4 mi |
| 44455 | Rogers, OH | 1,890 | 9.0 mi |
| 44423 | Hanoverton, OH | 2,425 | 10.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44431, 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 (4,727 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 44431 in?
ZIP code 44431 (Leetonia) is located in Columbiana County, Ohio. Columbiana County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/columbiana-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44431?
ZIP code 44431 in Leetonia, OH has a population of 4,727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44431?
The median household income in ZIP 44431 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44431?
The median home value in ZIP 44431 is $184,200, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44431?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44431 is White at 96.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44431?
ZIP code 44431 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 859 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44431?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44431 are: Construction (13), Manufacturing (10), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44431?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44431 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 87%. 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 44431?
In ZIP code 44431, 63.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 44431?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44431 is 20.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44431?
In ZIP code 44431, approximately 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44431?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44431 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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