PlainZIP

New Middletown, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44442

Mahoning County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

4,006
177/sq mi
$61,528
Median income
$195,800
Median home value
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

New Middletown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

32th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
177
people per sq mi
84%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44442 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44442 covers 22.7 square miles in New Middletown, Mahoning County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,006 residents on file, a density of 177 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44442 reports a modest median household income of $61,528 (16% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,187. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 2.6%. On housing, the median home value is $195,800 (1% below the state average) with median rent at $840 per month, and 83.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.1, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44442, plus 6 more within Mahoning County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 44442

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Middletown, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44442.

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 44442, New Middletown, 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

4,006

Population

22.7

Area (sq mi)

177

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44442?

53.1

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

0.1%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.0%
Hispanic or Latino 0.7%

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?

$61,528

Median Household Income

-16% vs state

$34,187

Per Capita Income

5.5%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44442 ranks nationally

New Middletown, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$61,528 32nd percentile higher than 32% 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 71.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 31.0%

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

What does housing look like?

1,596

Total Housing Units

1,557

Occupied Units

39

Vacant Units

2.36

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.9%
Renter 16.1%

$195,800

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$840

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

+9.5%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44442 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.2% 137
2021 +9.8% 150
2022 +9.9% 165
2023 +8.0% 178
2024 +9.5% 195

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 60 business establishments in ZIP 44442, employing approximately 458 people with a combined annual payroll of $16,545,000.

60

Businesses

458

Employees

$16.5M

Annual Payroll

12

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 18.3%
Retail trade 6 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 6 10.0%
Wholesale trade 5 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 5 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 5 8.3%
Finance and insurance 4 6.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.7%
Manufacturing 3 5.0%
Information 3 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 5.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 5.0%

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 44442 vs 16112 →

ZIP 44442 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 44442 ranks #5 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 44442 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 44442 ranks #6 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
16112 Bessemer, PA 1,571 2.5 mi
44454 Petersburg, OH 1,153 3.2 mi
16132 Hillsville, PA 355 3.6 mi
44443 New Springfield, OH 1,704 3.9 mi
44514 Youngstown, OH 22,472 3.8 mi
44436 Lowellville, OH 3,836 6.5 mi
44471 Struthers, OH 11,097 6.1 mi
44413 East Palestine, OH 7,261 8.2 mi
44452 North Lima, OH 3,167 6.0 mi
16102 New Castle, PA 5,755 6.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mahoning County

44512 standard
Youngstown, OH
Pop: 34,424
44515 standard
Youngstown, OH
Pop: 27,766
44514 standard
Youngstown, OH
Pop: 22,472
44406 standard
Canfield, OH
Pop: 22,054
44511 standard
Youngstown, OH
Pop: 19,672
44505 standard
Youngstown, OH
Pop: 19,357

Related Areas

Mahoning County New Middletown, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44442 in? ▼
ZIP code 44442 (New Middletown) 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 44442? ▼
ZIP code 44442 in New Middletown, OH has a population of 4,006 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44442? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44442 is $61,528, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44442? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44442 is $195,800, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44442? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44442 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44442? ▼
ZIP code 44442 has 60 business establishments employing approximately 458 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44442? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44442 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (6), Health care and social assistance (6). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44442? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44442 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 44442? ▼
In ZIP code 44442, 71.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.0% 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 44442? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44442 is 29.5 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 44442? ▼
In ZIP code 44442, approximately 83.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44442? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44442 is 5.5% 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.