PlainZIP

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
$31,170
Median income
$42,100
Median home value
9.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
0th pct
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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $15,977. Poverty here runs at 48.5%, with unemployment measured at 11.0%. The typical home here is valued at $42,100 (79% below the state average); renters pay a median of $923 monthly, and 48.8% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44502, 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 44502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44502.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44502?

29.5

Median Age

47.7%

Male

52.3%

Female

3.8%

Foreign-Born

White 43.2%
African American 37.5%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.9%

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?

$31,170

Median Household Income

-57% vs state

$15,977

Per Capita Income

48.5%

Poverty Rate

11.0%

Unemployment Rate

18.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44502 ranks nationally

Youngstown, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$31,170 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 9.6%

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

What does housing look like?

4,352

Total Housing Units

3,628

Occupied Units

724

Vacant Units

2.47

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.8%
Renter 51.2%

$42,100

Median Home Value

-79% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44502 ranks #5 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 44502 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 44502 ranks #7 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
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

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 Youngstown, OH Ohio

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.

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