PlainZIP

Youngstown, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44505

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

19,357
427/sq mi
$37,538
Median income
$93,000
Median home value
20.3%
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.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
8th pct
home value, US ZIPs
427
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44505 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44505 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, home to 19,357 residents across 45.3 square miles, a density of 427 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44505 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $37,538 (49% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,113. Local economic indicators show a 39.3% poverty rate alongside 12.2% unemployment. Housing costs here run $93,000 for a typical home value (53% below the state average), with rent averaging $644 a month; 51.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.5, and the average commute is 21 minutes. To put 44505 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Mahoning County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 44505

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44505.

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 44505, 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

19,357

Population

45.3

Area (sq mi)

427

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44505?

36.5

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

3.5%

Foreign-Born

White 39.1%
African American 43.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%

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?

$37,538

Median Household Income

-49% vs state

$24,113

Per Capita Income

39.3%

Poverty Rate

12.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44505 ranks nationally

Youngstown, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$37,538 4th percentile higher than 4% 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 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.3%

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

What does housing look like?

7,522

Total Housing Units

6,570

Occupied Units

952

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.6%
Renter 48.4%

$93,000

Median Home Value

-53% vs state

$644

Median Rent

1961

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

+8.8%

YoY Change (2024)

162

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+62%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44505 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.5% 105
2021 +13.7% 120
2022 +19.0% 143
2023 +4.4% 149
2024 +8.8% 162

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 400 business establishments in ZIP 44505, employing approximately 6,880 people with a combined annual payroll of $385,404,000.

400

Businesses

6,880

Employees

$385.4M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 74 18.5%
Accommodation and food services 63 15.8%
Health care and social assistance 59 14.8%
Other services (except public administration) 39 9.8%
Finance and insurance 25 6.3%
Construction 22 5.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 22 5.5%
Manufacturing 20 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 4.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 18 4.5%
Wholesale trade 12 3.0%
Educational services 7 1.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.5%
Information 4 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.0%

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 44505 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 44505 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 44505 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 44505 ranks #5 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
44504 Youngstown, OH 5,262 1.8 mi
44506 Youngstown, OH 2,707 2.4 mi
44503 Youngstown, OH 1,021 2.5 mi
44510 Youngstown, OH 2,499 2.9 mi
44502 Youngstown, OH 10,204 3.2 mi
44405 Campbell, OH 8,229 3.8 mi
44425 Hubbard, OH 14,898 3.8 mi
44507 Youngstown, OH 5,863 4.1 mi
44509 Youngstown, OH 11,975 4.2 mi
44420 Girard, OH 15,429 4.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mahoning County

44512 standard
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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
44509 standard
Youngstown, OH
Pop: 11,975

Related Areas

Mahoning County Youngstown, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44505 in? ▼
ZIP code 44505 (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 44505? ▼
ZIP code 44505 in Youngstown, OH has a population of 19,357 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44505? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44505 is $37,538, which is 51% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44505? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44505 is $93,000, which is 67% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44505? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44505 is African American at 43.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44505? ▼
ZIP code 44505 has 400 business establishments employing approximately 6,880 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44505? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44505 are: Retail trade (74), Accommodation and food services (63), Health care and social assistance (59). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44505? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44505 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 62%. 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 44505? ▼
In ZIP code 44505, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.3% 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 44505? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44505 is 21.1 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 44505? ▼
In ZIP code 44505, approximately 51.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44505? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44505 is 39.3% 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.