PlainZIP

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
$68,750
Median income
$184,200
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,976. 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.1%. Median home value sits at $184,200 (7% below the state average), median rent at $901 a month, and owner-occupancy at 86.7%.

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. Beyond these figures, 9 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Columbiana County, letting you compare 44431 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44431?

42.0

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

$33,976

Per Capita Income

8.0%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44431 ranks nationally

Leetonia, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$68,750 45th percentile higher than 45% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

2,034

Total Housing Units

1,891

Occupied Units

143

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.7%
Renter 13.3%

$184,200

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44431 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44431 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
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

More ZIP Codes in Columbiana County

44460 standard
Salem, OH
Pop: 26,732
43920 standard
East Liverpool, OH
Pop: 23,438
44432 standard
Lisbon, OH
Pop: 13,693
44408 standard
Columbiana, OH
Pop: 10,331
44413 standard
East Palestine, OH
Pop: 7,261
43968 standard
Wellsville, OH
Pop: 7,182

Related Areas

Columbiana County Leetonia, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.