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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
$12,274
Median income
5.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Youngstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

0th pct
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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $12,093. 72.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 15.6%. Housing costs here run - for a typical home value, with rent averaging $402 a month; 0.0% of homes are owner-occupied.

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 -. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mahoning County, so you can benchmark 44503 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 44503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44503.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 44503?

56.9

Median Age

65.6%

Male

34.4%

Female

2.5%

Foreign-Born

White 28.9%
African American 64.2%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%

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

$12,093

Per Capita Income

72.4%

Poverty Rate

15.6%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 44503 ranks nationally

Youngstown, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$12,274 0th percentile higher than 0% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). This entry sits in this band. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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 41.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.4%

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

What does housing look like?

630

Total Housing Units

537

Occupied Units

93

Vacant Units

1.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 0.0%
Renter 100.0%

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44503 ranks #0 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 44503 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 44503 ranks #null 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
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

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 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.

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