PlainZIP

Struthers, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44471

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

11,097
973/sq mi
$54,571
Median income
$106,300
Median home value
17.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Struthers pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

20th pct
household income, US ZIPs
12th pct
home value, US ZIPs
973
people per sq mi
71%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44471 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44471 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Struthers, Mahoning County, Ohio, home to 11,097 residents across 11.4 square miles, a density of 973 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44471 reports a modest median household income of $54,571 (25% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,832. Local economic indicators show a 14.4% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $106,300 (46% below the state average); renters pay a median of $850 monthly, and 70.8% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44471, 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 44471

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Struthers, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44471.

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 44471, Struthers, 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

11,097

Population

11.4

Area (sq mi)

973

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44471?

41.2

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

2.2%

Foreign-Born

White 83.4%
African American 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.0%

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?

$54,571

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$29,832

Per Capita Income

14.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44471 ranks nationally

Struthers, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$54,571 20th percentile higher than 20% 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 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.4%

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

What does housing look like?

4,949

Total Housing Units

4,458

Occupied Units

491

Vacant Units

2.29

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 70.8%
Renter 29.2%

$106,300

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$850

Median Rent

1951

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44471 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.4% 115
2021 +15.7% 133
2022 +18.8% 157
2023 +4.5% 165
2024 +9.9% 181

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 132 business establishments in ZIP 44471, employing approximately 1,824 people with a combined annual payroll of $78,770,000.

132

Businesses

1,824

Employees

$78.8M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 24 18.2%
Other services (except public administration) 22 16.7%
Health care and social assistance 14 10.6%
Construction 13 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 13 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 8.3%
Manufacturing 7 5.3%
Wholesale trade 5 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.8%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.0%
Finance and insurance 4 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 2.3%

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 44471 vs 44405 →

ZIP 44471 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 44471 ranks #4 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 44471 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 44471 ranks #4 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
44405 Campbell, OH 8,229 2.0 mi
44436 Lowellville, OH 3,836 2.5 mi
44514 Youngstown, OH 22,472 3.6 mi
44506 Youngstown, OH 2,707 3.6 mi
44502 Youngstown, OH 10,204 3.7 mi
44507 Youngstown, OH 5,863 3.9 mi
16155 Villa Maria, PA 103 4.3 mi
44512 Youngstown, OH 34,424 4.4 mi
44505 Youngstown, OH 19,357 5.7 mi
44503 Youngstown, OH 1,021 4.7 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 Struthers, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44471 in? ▼
ZIP code 44471 (Struthers) 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 44471? ▼
ZIP code 44471 in Struthers, OH has a population of 11,097 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44471? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44471 is $54,571, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44471? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44471 is $106,300, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44471? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44471 is White at 83.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44471? ▼
ZIP code 44471 has 132 business establishments employing approximately 1,824 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44471? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44471 are: Retail trade (24), Other services (except public administration) (22), Health care and social assistance (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44471? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44471 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 44471? ▼
In ZIP code 44471, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.4% 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 44471? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44471 is 21.6 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 44471? ▼
In ZIP code 44471, approximately 70.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44471? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44471 is 14.4% 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.