Youngstown, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44509
Mahoning County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 11,975
- 847/sq mi High-density area
- $36,570
- Median income Below-median income area
- $57,900
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Youngstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 4th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 1st pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 847
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44509 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 44509 (Youngstown, OH) rose +21.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 133.2 in 2023 to 162.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44509 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, home to 11,975 residents across 14.1 square miles, a density of 847 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44509 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $36,570 (50% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,823. The poverty rate is 29.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $57,900 (71% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $751; owner occupancy is 60.2%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mahoning County, so 44509 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 44509
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44509.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
41 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
19 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 44509, 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
11,975
Population
14.1
Area (sq mi)
847
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44509?
41.5
Median Age
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
2.4%
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?
$36,570
Median Household Income
-50% vs state ZIP avg
$24,823
Per Capita Income
29.7%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44509 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)
$36,570 4th percentile higher than 4% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio 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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,536housing units
5,536
Total Housing Units
4,893
Occupied Units
643
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$57,900
Median Home Value
-71% vs state ZIP avg
$751
Median Rent
1950
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
+21.8%
YoY Change (2024)
162
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+62%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44509 have increased 21.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +62% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 89 |
| 2021 | +18.3% | 106 |
| 2022 | +18.1% | 125 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 133 |
| 2024 | +21.8% | 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 198 business establishments in ZIP 44509, employing approximately 2,521 people with a combined annual payroll of $145,327,000.
198
Businesses
2,521
Employees
$145.3M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 41 | 20.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 13.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 27 | 13.6% |
| Construction | 24 | 12.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 6.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 7 | 3.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 6 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.0% |
| Information | 4 | 2.0% |
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 44509 vs 44510 →
ZIP 44509 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44515
Youngstown (44515)
27,766 residents
- 44511
Youngstown (44511)
19,672 residents
- 44420
Girard (44420)
15,429 residents
- 44509
Youngstown (44509)
11,975 residents
- 44502 10,204
Youngstown (44502)
10,204 residents
- 44507 5,863
Youngstown (44507)
5,863 residents
- 44504 5,262
Youngstown (44504)
5,262 residents
- 44437 4,252
Mc Donald (44437)
4,252 residents
- 44506 2,707
Youngstown (44506)
2,707 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44509 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44509 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44437
Mc Donald (44437)
$76,842 median income
- 44420
Girard (44420)
$61,707 median income
- 44511
Youngstown (44511)
$56,880 median income
- 44515
Youngstown (44515)
$53,252 median income
- 44504
Youngstown (44504)
$45,299 median income
- 44509
Youngstown (44509)
$36,570 median income
- 44502
Youngstown (44502)
$31,170 median income
- 44507 $29,176
Youngstown (44507)
$29,176 median income
- 44506 $21,018
Youngstown (44506)
$21,018 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44509 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44510 | Youngstown, OH | 2,499 | 1.5 mi |
| 44511 | Youngstown, OH | 19,672 | 2.7 mi |
| 44503 | Youngstown, OH | 1,021 | 2.5 mi |
| 44504 | Youngstown, OH | 5,262 | 2.5 mi |
| 44515 | Youngstown, OH | 27,766 | 3.5 mi |
| 44507 | Youngstown, OH | 5,863 | 3.2 mi |
| 44502 | Youngstown, OH | 10,204 | 3.3 mi |
| 44420 | Girard, OH | 15,429 | 4.6 mi |
| 44437 | Mc Donald, OH | 4,252 | 3.8 mi |
| 44506 | Youngstown, OH | 2,707 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44509, 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 (11,975 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 44509 in?
ZIP code 44509 (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 44509?
ZIP code 44509 in Youngstown, OH has a population of 11,975 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44509?
The median household income in ZIP 44509 is $36,570, which is 52% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44509?
The median home value in ZIP 44509 is $57,900, which is 79% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44509?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44509 is White at 59.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44509?
ZIP code 44509 has 198 business establishments employing approximately 2,521 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44509?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44509 are: Retail trade (41), Wholesale trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44509?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44509 increased by 21.8% 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 44509?
In ZIP code 44509, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.6% 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 44509?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44509 is 20.4 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 44509?
In ZIP code 44509, approximately 60.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44509?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44509 is 29.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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