PlainZIP

Youngstown, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44504

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

5,262
1,630/sq mi
$45,299
Median income
$77,500
Median home value
25.3%
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.

9th pct
household income, US ZIPs
4th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,630
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44504 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44504 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, home to 5,262 residents across 3.2 square miles, a density of 1,630 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44504 reports a modest median household income of $45,299 (38% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $21,906. Local economic indicators show a 28.8% poverty rate alongside 5.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $77,500 for a typical home value (61% below the state average), with rent averaging $785 a month; 44.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is 16 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mahoning County, so you can benchmark 44504 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 44504

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44504.

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 44504, 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

5,262

Population

3.2

Area (sq mi)

1,630

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44504?

36.2

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 41.0%
African American 45.6%
Asian 4.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

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?

$45,299

Median Household Income

-38% vs state

$21,906

Per Capita Income

28.8%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

15.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44504 ranks nationally

Youngstown, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$45,299 9th percentile higher than 9% 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 57.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,506

Total Housing Units

1,989

Occupied Units

517

Vacant Units

2.24

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.1%
Renter 55.9%

$77,500

Median Home Value

-61% vs state

$785

Median Rent

1946

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

-6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

176

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+76%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44504 have decreased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +76% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2018 – 89
2021 – 103
2022 +42.4% 147
2023 +28.5% 188
2024 -6.3% 176

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 61 business establishments in ZIP 44504, employing approximately 1,391 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,467,000.

61

Businesses

1,391

Employees

$61.5M

Annual Payroll

5

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 27 44.3%
Other services (except public administration) 11 18.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 8.2%
Retail trade 4 6.6%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.6%

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 44504 vs 44510 →

ZIP 44504 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 44504 ranks #8 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 44504 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 44504 ranks #3 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
44510 Youngstown, OH 2,499 1.1 mi
44503 Youngstown, OH 1,021 1.7 mi
44505 Youngstown, OH 19,357 1.8 mi
44502 Youngstown, OH 10,204 2.8 mi
44507 Youngstown, OH 5,863 3.4 mi
44506 Youngstown, OH 2,707 2.5 mi
44509 Youngstown, OH 11,975 2.5 mi
44420 Girard, OH 15,429 3.7 mi
44511 Youngstown, OH 19,672 4.3 mi
44405 Campbell, OH 8,229 4.5 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 44504 in? ▼
ZIP code 44504 (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 44504? ▼
ZIP code 44504 in Youngstown, OH has a population of 5,262 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44504? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44504 is $45,299, which is 41% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44504? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44504 is $77,500, which is 72% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44504? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44504 is African American at 45.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44504? ▼
ZIP code 44504 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 1,391 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44504? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44504 are: Health care and social assistance (27), Other services (except public administration) (11), Real estate and rental and leasing (5). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44504? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44504 decreased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 76%. 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 44504? ▼
In ZIP code 44504, 57.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 44504? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44504 is 15.5 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 44504? ▼
In ZIP code 44504, approximately 44.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44504? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44504 is 28.8% 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.