PlainZIP

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
$57,423
Median income
$163,500
Median home value
20.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
31th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,278. The poverty rate stands at 13.7% and the unemployment rate at 6.4%. The typical home here is valued at $163,500 (17% below the state average); renters pay a median of $765 monthly, and 71.4% of units are owner-occupied.

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. We also surface 9 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Columbiana County, so you can benchmark 44460 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 44460

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Salem, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44460.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44460?

44.9

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

1.1%

Foreign-Born

White 95.7%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$33,278

Per Capita Income

13.7%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

24.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44460 ranks nationally

Salem, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$57,423 25th percentile higher than 25% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 61.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.1%

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

What does housing look like?

11,390

Total Housing Units

10,355

Occupied Units

1,035

Vacant Units

2.38

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 71.4%
Renter 28.6%

$163,500

Median Home Value

-17% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44460 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 44460 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 44460 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Columbiana County

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
44431 standard
Leetonia, OH
Pop: 4,727

Related Areas

Columbiana County Salem, OH Ohio

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.

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