Youngstown, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44503
Mahoning County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,021
- 877/sq mi High-density area
- $12,274
- Median income Below-median income area
- 5.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Youngstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- 877
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44503 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44503 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, home to just 1,021 residents across 1.2 square miles, a density of 877 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44503 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $12,274 (83% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $12,093. Economic pressure is pronounced: 72.4% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 15.6%. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 5.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mahoning County, so 44503 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 44503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44503.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
47 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
22 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 17
Health care and social assistance
17 establishments
- Finance and insurance 12
Finance and insurance
12 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 44503, 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
1,021
Population
1.2
Area (sq mi)
877
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44503?
56.9
Median Age
65.6%
Male
34.4%
Female
2.5%
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?
$12,274
Median Household Income
-83% vs state ZIP avg
$12,093
Per Capita Income
72.4%
Poverty Rate
15.6%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 44503 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)
$12,274 0th percentile higher than 0% 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
630housing units
630
Total Housing Units
537
Occupied Units
93
Vacant Units
1.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$402
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 177 business establishments in ZIP 44503, employing approximately 3,039 people with a combined annual payroll of $142,040,000.
177
Businesses
3,039
Employees
$142.0M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 26.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 18.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 12.4% |
| Health care and social assistance | 17 | 9.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 6.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 5.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.4% |
| Educational services | 6 | 3.4% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 2.8% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 2.8% |
| Information | 5 | 2.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.8% |
| Construction | 3 | 1.7% |
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 44503 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 44503 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44503 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 44503 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44502 | Youngstown, OH | 10,204 | 1.1 mi |
| 44506 | Youngstown, OH | 2,707 | 1.3 mi |
| 44504 | Youngstown, OH | 5,262 | 1.7 mi |
| 44507 | Youngstown, OH | 5,863 | 1.7 mi |
| 44510 | Youngstown, OH | 2,499 | 2.1 mi |
| 44509 | Youngstown, OH | 11,975 | 2.5 mi |
| 44505 | Youngstown, OH | 19,357 | 2.5 mi |
| 44511 | Youngstown, OH | 19,672 | 3.2 mi |
| 44405 | Campbell, OH | 8,229 | 3.3 mi |
| 44512 | Youngstown, OH | 34,424 | 5.2 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44503, 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 (1,021 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 44503 in?
ZIP code 44503 (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 44503?
ZIP code 44503 in Youngstown, OH has a population of 1,021 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44503?
The median household income in ZIP 44503 is $12,274, which is 84% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44503 is African American at 64.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44503?
ZIP code 44503 has 177 business establishments employing approximately 3,039 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44503 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (47), Other services (except public administration) (33), Accommodation and food services (22). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 44503?
In ZIP code 44503, 41.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 5.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44503 is 72.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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