New Waterford, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44445
Columbiana County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,449
- 80/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $85,188
- Median income Above-median income area
- $226,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 13.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Waterford pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 32%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 80
- people per sq mi
- 82%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44445 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 44445 (New Waterford, OH) rose +17.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 154.9 in 2023 to 182.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44445 covers 43.0 square miles in New Waterford, Columbiana County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,449 residents on file, a density of 80 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44445 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $85,188 (17% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,788. The poverty rate is 14.9%, with unemployment at 2.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $226,400 (15% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $593; 81.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 13.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.7, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbiana County, so 44445 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 44445
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Waterford, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44445.
- Construction
Construction
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
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 44445, New Waterford, 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
3,449
Population
43.0
Area (sq mi)
80
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44445?
45.7
Median Age
50.1%
Male
49.9%
Female
0.1%
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?
$85,188
Median Household Income
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$30,788
Per Capita Income
14.9%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment Rate
28.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44445 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
New Waterford, 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)
$85,188 Top 24% higher than 76% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,154housing units
1,154
Total Housing Units
1,049
Occupied Units
105
Vacant Units
2.78
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,400
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
$593
Median Rent
1968
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
+17.9%
YoY Change (2024)
183
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+83%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44445 have increased 17.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.1% | 114 |
| 2021 | +13.9% | 130 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 145 |
| 2023 | +6.9% | 155 |
| 2024 | +17.9% | 183 |
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 43 business establishments in ZIP 44445, employing approximately 454 people with a combined annual payroll of $24,025,000.
43
Businesses
454
Employees
$24.0M
Annual Payroll
6
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 9 | 20.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.9% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 11.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 11.6% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 9.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 9.3% |
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 44445 vs 44413 →
ZIP 44445 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44408
Columbiana (44408)
10,331 residents
- 44413
East Palestine (44413)
7,261 residents
- 44431
Leetonia (44431)
4,727 residents
- 44442 4,006
New Middletown (44442)
4,006 residents
- 44445 3,449
New Waterford (44445)
3,449 residents
- 44452 3,167
North Lima (44452)
3,167 residents
- 16120 2,463
Enon Valley (16120)
2,463 residents
- 44455 1,890
Rogers (44455)
1,890 residents
- 44443 1,704
New Springfield (44443)
1,704 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44445 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44445 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44441
Negley (44441)
$144,412 median income
- 44445
New Waterford (44445)
$85,188 median income
- 44454
Petersburg (44454)
$74,857 median income
- 44408
Columbiana (44408)
$74,028 median income
- 44455
Rogers (44455)
$71,050 median income
- 44431
Leetonia (44431)
$68,750 median income
- 16120
Enon Valley (16120)
$65,750 median income
- 44452
North Lima (44452)
$61,602 median income
- 44442
New Middletown (44442)
$61,528 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44445 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44413 | East Palestine, OH | 7,261 | 3.3 mi |
| 44455 | Rogers, OH | 1,890 | 5.0 mi |
| 44443 | New Springfield, OH | 1,704 | 5.3 mi |
| 44408 | Columbiana, OH | 10,331 | 4.4 mi |
| 44431 | Leetonia, OH | 4,727 | 7.1 mi |
| 44452 | North Lima, OH | 3,167 | 7.2 mi |
| 44454 | Petersburg, OH | 1,153 | 6.3 mi |
| 44441 | Negley, OH | 1,600 | 7.1 mi |
| 44442 | New Middletown, OH | 4,006 | 8.9 mi |
| 16120 | Enon Valley, PA | 2,463 | 8.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44445, 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 (3,449 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 44445 in?
ZIP code 44445 (New Waterford) 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 44445?
ZIP code 44445 in New Waterford, OH has a population of 3,449 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44445?
The median household income in ZIP 44445 is $85,188, which is 12% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44445?
The median home value in ZIP 44445 is $226,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44445?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44445 is White at 93.6%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44445?
ZIP code 44445 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 454 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44445?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44445 are: Construction (9), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44445?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44445 increased by 17.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 44445?
In ZIP code 44445, 66.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.0% 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 44445?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44445 is 28.5 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 44445?
In ZIP code 44445, approximately 81.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44445?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44445 is 14.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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