Youngstown, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44502
Mahoning County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 10,204
- 703/sq mi High-density area
- $31,170
- Median income Below-median income area
- $42,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 9.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Youngstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 2nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Lowest
- home value, US ZIPs
- 703
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44502 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 44502 (Youngstown, OH) rose +13.6% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 44502 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, home to 10,204 residents across 14.5 square miles, a density of 703 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44502 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $31,170 (57% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,977. Economic pressure is pronounced: 48.5% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 11.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $42,100 (79% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $923; owner occupancy is 48.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 9.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.5, and the average commute is 18 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mahoning County, so 44502 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 44502
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44502.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
37 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
33 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
26 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
24 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 44502, Youngstown, 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
10,204
Population
14.5
Area (sq mi)
703
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44502?
29.5
Median Age
47.7%
Male
52.3%
Female
3.8%
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?
$31,170
Median Household Income
-57% vs state ZIP avg
$15,977
Per Capita Income
48.5%
Poverty Rate
11.0%
Unemployment Rate
18.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44502 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Youngstown, 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)
$31,170 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
4,352housing units
4,352
Total Housing Units
3,628
Occupied Units
724
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$42,100
Median Home Value
-79% vs state ZIP avg
$923
Median Rent
1943
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 214 business establishments in ZIP 44502, employing approximately 3,781 people with a combined annual payroll of $194,316,000.
214
Businesses
3,781
Employees
$194.3M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 37 | 17.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 33 | 15.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 13.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 12.2% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.1% |
| Construction | 11 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 3.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 3.7% |
| Utilities | 5 | 2.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 2.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 1.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 1.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 44502 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44512
Youngstown (44512)
34,424 residents
- 44511
Youngstown (44511)
19,672 residents
- 44505
Youngstown (44505)
19,357 residents
- 44509 11,975
Youngstown (44509)
11,975 residents
- 44502 10,204
Youngstown (44502)
10,204 residents
- 44405 8,229
Campbell (44405)
8,229 residents
- 44507 5,863
Youngstown (44507)
5,863 residents
- 44504 5,262
Youngstown (44504)
5,262 residents
- 44506 2,707
Youngstown (44506)
2,707 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44502 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44502 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44512
Youngstown (44512)
$63,317 median income
- 44511
Youngstown (44511)
$56,880 median income
- 44504
Youngstown (44504)
$45,299 median income
- 44405
Campbell (44405)
$42,644 median income
- 44505
Youngstown (44505)
$37,538 median income
- 44509
Youngstown (44509)
$36,570 median income
- 44502
Youngstown (44502)
$31,170 median income
- 44507
Youngstown (44507)
$29,176 median income
- 44506 $21,018
Youngstown (44506)
$21,018 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44502 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44503 | Youngstown, OH | 1,021 | 1.1 mi |
| 44507 | Youngstown, OH | 5,863 | 1.0 mi |
| 44506 | Youngstown, OH | 2,707 | 1.1 mi |
| 44504 | Youngstown, OH | 5,262 | 2.8 mi |
| 44405 | Campbell, OH | 8,229 | 2.7 mi |
| 44505 | Youngstown, OH | 19,357 | 3.2 mi |
| 44511 | Youngstown, OH | 19,672 | 3.0 mi |
| 44510 | Youngstown, OH | 2,499 | 3.1 mi |
| 44509 | Youngstown, OH | 11,975 | 3.3 mi |
| 44512 | Youngstown, OH | 34,424 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44502, 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 (10,204 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 44502 in?
ZIP code 44502 (Youngstown) 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 44502?
ZIP code 44502 in Youngstown, OH has a population of 10,204 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44502?
The median household income in ZIP 44502 is $31,170, which is 59% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44502?
The median home value in ZIP 44502 is $42,100, which is 85% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44502?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44502 is White at 43.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44502?
ZIP code 44502 has 214 business establishments employing approximately 3,781 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44502?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44502 are: Retail trade (37), Health care and social assistance (33), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44502?
In ZIP code 44502, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 9.6% 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 44502?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44502 is 18.1 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 44502?
In ZIP code 44502, approximately 48.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44502?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44502 is 48.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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