Youngstown, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44515
Mahoning County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,766
- 559/sq mi High-density area
- $53,252
- Median income Below-median income area
- $151,400
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 21.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Youngstown pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 26th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 559
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44515 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 44515 (Youngstown, OH) rose +14.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.3 in 2023 to 202.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 44515 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Youngstown, Mahoning County, Ohio, with 27,766 residents across 49.7 square miles, a density of 559 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44515 reports a modest median household income of $53,252 (27% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,321. The poverty rate is 17.6%, with unemployment at 5.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $151,400 (23% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $792; owner occupancy is 66.2%.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Mahoning County, so 44515 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 44515
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44515.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
106 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
98 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
65 establishments
- Construction
Construction
52 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 44515, 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
27,766
Population
49.7
Area (sq mi)
559
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44515?
44.7
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
1.9%
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?
$53,252
Median Household Income
-27% vs state ZIP avg
$35,321
Per Capita Income
17.6%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44515 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)
$53,252 19th percentile higher than 19% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
13,895housing units
13,895
Total Housing Units
13,192
Occupied Units
703
Vacant Units
2.06
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$151,400
Median Home Value
-23% vs state ZIP avg
$792
Median Rent
1971
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
+14.9%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44515 have increased 14.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.5% | 126 |
| 2021 | +12.1% | 142 |
| 2022 | +15.7% | 164 |
| 2023 | +7.7% | 176 |
| 2024 | +14.9% | 203 |
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 631 business establishments in ZIP 44515, employing approximately 10,714 people with a combined annual payroll of $435,065,000.
631
Businesses
10,714
Employees
$435.1M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 106 | 16.8% |
| Retail trade | 98 | 15.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 88 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 65 | 10.3% |
| Construction | 52 | 8.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 41 | 6.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 36 | 5.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 29 | 4.6% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 4.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 3.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.3% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 1.1% |
| Information | 6 | 0.9% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
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 44515 vs 44440 →
ZIP 44515 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
- 44406
Canfield (44406)
22,054 residents
- 44446
Niles (44446)
20,955 residents
- 44511
Youngstown (44511)
19,672 residents
- 44509
Youngstown (44509)
11,975 residents
- 44504 5,262
Youngstown (44504)
5,262 residents
- 44440 4,967
Mineral Ridge (44440)
4,967 residents
- 44437 4,252
Mc Donald (44437)
4,252 residents
- 44451 3,032
North Jackson (44451)
3,032 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44515 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44515 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44406
Canfield (44406)
$98,693 median income
- 44437
Mc Donald (44437)
$76,842 median income
- 44440
Mineral Ridge (44440)
$64,904 median income
- 44451
North Jackson (44451)
$61,250 median income
- 44511
Youngstown (44511)
$56,880 median income
- 44515
Youngstown (44515)
$53,252 median income
- 44446
Niles (44446)
$50,468 median income
- 44504
Youngstown (44504)
$45,299 median income
- 44509 $36,570
Youngstown (44509)
$36,570 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44515 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44440 | Mineral Ridge, OH | 4,967 | 3.4 mi |
| 44509 | Youngstown, OH | 11,975 | 3.5 mi |
| 44437 | Mc Donald, OH | 4,252 | 4.1 mi |
| 44406 | Canfield, OH | 22,054 | 6.2 mi |
| 44511 | Youngstown, OH | 19,672 | 4.2 mi |
| 44446 | Niles, OH | 20,955 | 6.2 mi |
| 44510 | Youngstown, OH | 2,499 | 4.9 mi |
| 44503 | Youngstown, OH | 1,021 | 6.0 mi |
| 44451 | North Jackson, OH | 3,032 | 5.6 mi |
| 44504 | Youngstown, OH | 5,262 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 44515, 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 (27,766 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 44515 in?
ZIP code 44515 (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 44515?
ZIP code 44515 in Youngstown, OH has a population of 27,766 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44515?
The median household income in ZIP 44515 is $53,252, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44515?
The median home value in ZIP 44515 is $151,400, which is 46% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44515?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44515 is White at 83.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44515?
ZIP code 44515 has 631 business establishments employing approximately 10,714 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44515?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44515 are: Accommodation and food services (106), Retail trade (98), Health care and social assistance (88). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44515?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44515 increased by 14.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 44515?
In ZIP code 44515, 64.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.8% 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 44515?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44515 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 44515?
In ZIP code 44515, approximately 66.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44515?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44515 is 17.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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