PlainZIP

Youngstown, OH · standard

ZIP Code 44512

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

34,424
772/sq mi
$63,317
Median income
$170,700
Median home value
35.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Youngstown pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
772
people per sq mi
67%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44512 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 44512 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, with 34,424 residents across 44.6 square miles, a density of 772 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 44512 reports a modest median household income of $63,317 (13% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,971. 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.7%. The typical home here is valued at $170,700 (13% below the state average); renters pay a median of $807 monthly, and 67.0% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 35.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43, and the average commute is 22 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44512, plus 6 more within Mahoning County, give a clearer read than the 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 44512

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44512.

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 44512, 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

34,424

Population

44.6

Area (sq mi)

772

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 44512?

43.0

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

3.7%

Foreign-Born

White 81.3%
African American 8.5%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$63,317

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$37,971

Per Capita Income

14.6%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44512 ranks nationally

Youngstown, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,317 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 63.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 35.4%

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

What does housing look like?

15,965

Total Housing Units

15,004

Occupied Units

961

Vacant Units

2.14

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 67.0%
Renter 33.0%

$170,700

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$807

Median Rent

1968

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

+6.2%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 44512 have increased 6.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 121
2021 +13.1% 136
2022 +12.4% 153
2023 +15.1% 177
2024 +6.2% 188

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 1,391 business establishments in ZIP 44512, employing approximately 23,184 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,082,987,000.

1,391

Businesses

23,184

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 275 19.8%
Health care and social assistance 229 16.5%
Accommodation and food services 145 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 128 9.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 125 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 83 6.0%
Finance and insurance 82 5.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 60 4.3%
Construction 54 3.9%
Wholesale trade 51 3.7%
Manufacturing 50 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 33 2.4%
Information 28 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 1.5%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 0.9%
Educational services 12 0.9%

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 44512 vs 44507 →

ZIP 44512 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 44512 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 44512 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 44512 ranks #2 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
44507 Youngstown, OH 5,863 3.5 mi
44511 Youngstown, OH 19,672 3.4 mi
44452 North Lima, OH 3,167 5.3 mi
44502 Youngstown, OH 10,204 4.3 mi
44514 Youngstown, OH 22,472 3.6 mi
44503 Youngstown, OH 1,021 5.2 mi
44471 Struthers, OH 11,097 4.4 mi
44510 Youngstown, OH 2,499 6.8 mi
44506 Youngstown, OH 2,707 5.2 mi
44509 Youngstown, OH 11,975 5.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Mahoning County

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
44509 standard
Youngstown, OH
Pop: 11,975

Related Areas

Mahoning County Youngstown, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 44512 in? ▼
ZIP code 44512 (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 44512? ▼
ZIP code 44512 in Youngstown, OH has a population of 34,424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44512? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 44512 is $63,317, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44512? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 44512 is $170,700, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44512? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 44512 is White at 81.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44512? ▼
ZIP code 44512 has 1,391 business establishments employing approximately 23,184 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44512? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44512 are: Retail trade (275), Health care and social assistance (229), Accommodation and food services (145). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44512? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44512 increased by 6.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 44512? ▼
In ZIP code 44512, 63.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 35.4% 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 44512? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44512 is 22.0 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 44512? ▼
In ZIP code 44512, approximately 67.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44512? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44512 is 14.6% 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.