PlainZIP

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
$53,252
Median income
$151,400
Median home value
21.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,321. The poverty rate stands at 17.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.1%. On housing, the median home value is $151,400 (23% below the state average) with median rent at $792 per month, and 66.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 44515, 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 44515

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Youngstown, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44515.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 44515?

44.7

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 83.6%
African American 8.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

$35,321

Per Capita Income

17.6%

Poverty Rate

5.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 44515 ranks nationally

Youngstown, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,252 19th percentile higher than 19% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 64.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.8%

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

What does housing look like?

13,895

Total Housing Units

13,192

Occupied Units

703

Vacant Units

2.06

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.2%
Renter 33.8%

$151,400

Median Home Value

-23% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44515 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 44515 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 44515 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Mahoning County

44512 standard
Youngstown, OH
Pop: 34,424
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 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.

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