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ZIP Code 44449

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North Benton · Mahoning County · Ohio

Population
1,323

43/sq mi

Median income
$62,188

▼ 18% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$163,600

▼ 41% vs US

higher than 31% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
17.7%

Median age 51.1

Land area
30.7 sq mi

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ZIP code 44449 in North Benton, Ohio has a population of 1,323. The median household income is $62,188, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $163,600, 41% below the US average. 17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 44449 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.7 square miles in North Benton, Mahoning County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,323 residents, producing a population density of 43 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44449 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44449 sits at $62,188 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,076. The poverty rate stands at 9.8% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $163,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $778 per month, and 82.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44449 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 17.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 51.1, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mahoning County, so you can benchmark 44449 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44449, North Benton, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,323

Population

30.7

Area (sq mi)

43

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44449?

51.1

Median Age

53.9%

Male

46.1%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$62,188

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$42,076

Per Capita Income

9.8%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.7%

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

What does housing look like?

868

Total Housing Units

524

Occupied Units

344

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 82.1%
Renter 17.9%

$163,600

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$778

Median Rent

1967

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

-3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

234

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+134%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44449 have decreased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 -0.0% 137
2020 +14.9% 158
2021 +22.3% 193
2022 -3.3% 186
2024 — 234

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 13 business establishments in ZIP 44449, employing approximately 78 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,136,000.

13

Businesses

78

Employees

$3.1M

Annual Payroll

1

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 23.1%

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 44449 vs 44672 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
44672 Sebring, OH 4,874 4.2 mi
44411 Deerfield, OH 2,181 3.9 mi
44609 Beloit, OH 3,987 5.0 mi
44640 Limaville, OH 151 6.0 mi
44412 Diamond, OH 2,644 7.9 mi
44401 Berlin Center, OH 2,892 5.5 mi
44601 Alliance, OH 35,294 6.6 mi
44634 Homeworth, OH 2,164 10.1 mi
44429 Lake Milton, OH 2,576 8.5 mi
44201 Atwater, OH 6,917 8.2 mi

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Related Areas

Mahoning County North Benton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44449 in? ▼
ZIP code 44449 (North Benton) 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 44449? ▼
ZIP code 44449 in North Benton, OH has a population of 1,323 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44449? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44449 is $62,188, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44449? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44449 is $163,600, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44449? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44449 is White at 95.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44449? ▼
ZIP code 44449 has 13 business establishments employing approximately 78 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44449? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44449 decreased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 134%. 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 44449? ▼
In ZIP code 44449, 62.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44449? ▼
In ZIP code 44449, approximately 82.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44449? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44449 is 9.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for North Benton, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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