Salem, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44460
Columbiana County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 26,732
- 94/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $57,423
- Median income Below-median income area
- $163,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 20.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Salem pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 31st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 94
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44460 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 44460 (Salem, OH) rose +11.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 161.6 in 2023 to 180.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44460 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Salem, Columbiana County, Ohio, with 26,732 residents across 283.2 square miles, a density of 94 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44460 reports a modest median household income of $57,423 (21% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,278. The poverty rate is 13.7%, with unemployment at 6.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $163,500 (17% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $765; owner occupancy is 71.4%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.9, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 9 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Columbiana County, so 44460 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 44460
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44460.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
92 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
84 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
69 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
63 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
58 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 44460, Salem, 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
26,732
Population
283.2
Area (sq mi)
94
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44460?
44.9
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
1.1%
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?
$57,423
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$33,278
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44460 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Salem, 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)
$57,423 25th percentile higher than 25% 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
11,390housing units
11,390
Total Housing Units
10,355
Occupied Units
1,035
Vacant Units
2.38
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$163,500
Median Home Value
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$765
Median Rent
1965
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
+11.5%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44460 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.9% | 124 |
| 2021 | +8.6% | 135 |
| 2022 | +17.1% | 158 |
| 2023 | +2.4% | 162 |
| 2024 | +11.5% | 180 |
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 580 business establishments in ZIP 44460, employing approximately 9,928 people with a combined annual payroll of $462,282,000.
580
Businesses
9,928
Employees
$462.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 92 | 15.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 84 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 11.9% |
| Manufacturing | 63 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 58 | 10.0% |
| Construction | 36 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 35 | 6.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 5.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 29 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 3.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 17 | 2.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 10 | 1.7% |
| Information | 10 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.7% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.7% |
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 44460 vs 44493 →
ZIP 44460 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
- 44406
Canfield (44406)
22,054 residents
- 44432
Lisbon (44432)
13,693 residents
- 44431 4,727
Leetonia (44431)
4,727 residents
- 44609 3,987
Beloit (44609)
3,987 residents
- 44401 2,892
Berlin Center (44401)
2,892 residents
- 44423 2,425
Hanoverton (44423)
2,425 residents
- 44625 1,418
East Rochester (44625)
1,418 residents
- 44490 798
Washingtonville (44490)
798 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44460 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44460 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44406
Canfield (44406)
$98,693 median income
- 44423
Hanoverton (44423)
$80,583 median income
- 44625
East Rochester (44625)
$75,060 median income
- 44401
Berlin Center (44401)
$71,953 median income
- 44431
Leetonia (44431)
$68,750 median income
- 44432
Lisbon (44432)
$61,125 median income
- 44609
Beloit (44609)
$58,221 median income
- 44460
Salem (44460)
$57,423 median income
- 44490 $38,906
Washingtonville (44490)
$38,906 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44460 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44493 | Winona, OH | 25 | 5.2 mi |
| 44490 | Washingtonville, OH | 798 | 5.4 mi |
| 44609 | Beloit, OH | 3,987 | 6.3 mi |
| 44431 | Leetonia, OH | 4,727 | 7.0 mi |
| 44423 | Hanoverton, OH | 2,425 | 10.2 mi |
| 44401 | Berlin Center, OH | 2,892 | 9.4 mi |
| 44406 | Canfield, OH | 22,054 | 9.3 mi |
| 44432 | Lisbon, OH | 13,693 | 11.9 mi |
| 44625 | East Rochester, OH | 1,418 | 11.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44460, 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 (26,732 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 44460 in?
ZIP code 44460 (Salem) 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 44460?
ZIP code 44460 in Salem, OH has a population of 26,732 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44460?
The median household income in ZIP 44460 is $57,423, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44460?
The median home value in ZIP 44460 is $163,500, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44460?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44460 is White at 95.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44460?
ZIP code 44460 has 580 business establishments employing approximately 9,928 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44460?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44460 are: Retail trade (92), Health care and social assistance (84), Other services (except public administration) (69). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44460?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44460 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 80%. 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 44460?
In ZIP code 44460, 61.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.1% 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 44460?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44460 is 24.4 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 44460?
In ZIP code 44460, approximately 71.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 28.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44460?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44460 is 13.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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