PlainZIP

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
$36,570
Median income
$57,900
Median home value
14.6%
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, homeowner-dominated area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
1th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,823. Local economic indicators show a 29.7% poverty rate alongside 9.3% unemployment. Housing costs here run $57,900 for a typical home value (71% below the state average), with rent averaging $751 a month; 60.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Mahoning County, letting you compare 44509 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 44509

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44509.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44509?

41.5

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

2.4%

Foreign-Born

White 59.3%
African American 25.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%

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?

$36,570

Median Household Income

-50% vs state

$24,823

Per Capita Income

29.7%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44509 ranks nationally

Youngstown, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$36,570 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.6%

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

What does housing look like?

5,536

Total Housing Units

4,893

Occupied Units

643

Vacant Units

2.13

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.2%
Renter 39.8%

$57,900

Median Home Value

-71% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44509 ranks #4 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 44509 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 44509 ranks #6 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 1.5 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

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 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.

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