ZIP Code 44509
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Youngstown · Mahoning County · Ohio
- Population
- 11,975
- Median income
- $36,570
- Median home value
- $57,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 14.6%
- Land area
- 14.1 sq mi
847/sq mi
▼ 52% vs US
higher than 4% of US ZIPs
▼ 79% vs US
higher than 1% of US ZIPs
Median age 41.5
New York
ZIP code 44509 in Youngstown, Ohio has a population of 11,975. The median household income is $36,570, which is 52% below the national average. Median home value is $57,900, 79% below the US average. 14.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44509 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.1 square miles in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio. The area is home to 11,975 residents, producing a population density of 847 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44509 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44509 sits at $36,570 (50% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,823. The poverty rate stands at 29.7% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. On housing, the median home value is $57,900 (71% below the state average) with median rent at $751 per month, and 60.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44509 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 14.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Mahoning County, so you can benchmark 44509 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44509
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$24,823
Per Capita Income
29.7%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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