Zip code 44509: Youngstown, Ohio
Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.
About 44509
44509 is a suburban zip code in Youngstown, Ohio (Mahoning County), covering 5.6 sq mi of land. About 10,562 people live here, or 1,875 per square mile. The median resident is 41.5 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.
The median household earns $36,570 a year, about 45% of the national median of $80,734. 29.7% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $57,900, or 1.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 60% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $751 a month.
15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 20.4 minutes each way, and 8% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in office and administrative support; healthcare; and sales.
How 44509 compares
- Poverty rate29.7%96thWeaknessU.S. 12.5% · OH 13.3%85th of 1,159 in OH
- 92ndWeaknessU.S. 5.2% · OH 4.8%132nd of 1,164 in OH
- Healthcare workers13.4%90thU.S. 9.7% · OH 10.5%251st of 1,163 in OH
- Housing vacancy11.6%77thU.S. 10.1% · OH 8.1%327th of 1,160 in OH
- 77thU.S. 0.483 · OH 0.467183rd of 1,156 in OH
- 70thU.S. 61.4 · OH 40.663rd of 1,168 in OH
- Median age41.568thU.S. 38.9 · OH 39.7577th of 1,166 in OH
- Uninsured rate9.3%67thU.S. 8.4% · OH 6.4%216th of 1,165 in OH
- 66thU.S. 17.2% · OH 18.3%597th of 1,168 in OH
- Population density1,875/sq mi56thU.S. 95/sq mi · OH 289/sq mi205th of 1,168 in OH
- Veterans6.2%55thU.S. 6.2% · OH 6.6%665th of 1,168 in OH
- Residents under 1822.5%54thU.S. 22% · OH 22%532nd of 1,168 in OH
- 53rdU.S. 14.5% · OH 12.9%404th of 1,163 in OH
- Homeownership rate60.2%32ndU.S. 65.2% · OH 67.2%980th of 1,159 in OH
- 32ndU.S. 51.1% · OH 45.9%431st of 1,113 in OH
- Work from home8.3%24thU.S. 15.1% · OH 13%567th of 1,163 in OH
- Population10,56216thU.S. 334,922,499 · OH 11,810,293369th of 1,168 in OH
- Average commute20.4 min14thStrengthU.S. 26.4 min · OH 23.4 min936th of 1,121 in OH
- 14thU.S. 14.1% · OH 5.2%379th of 1,168 in OH
- Broadband access85.2%13thWeaknessU.S. 91% · OH 90.1%826th of 1,159 in OH
- 9thWeaknessU.S. 35.7% · OH 31.5%803rd of 1,166 in OH
- Median earnings per worker$35,2649thWeaknessU.S. $49,666 · OH $47,6921,005th of 1,153 in OH
- Per capita income$24,8238thWeaknessU.S. $44,673 · OH $40,5521,041st of 1,165 in OH
- 5thU.S. 10% · OH 8.1%917th of 1,163 in OH
- 4thU.S. $1,413 · OH $1,034851st of 1,007 in OH
- Tech workers0.3%4thU.S. 3.8% · OH 3.2%832nd of 1,163 in OH
- Median household income$36,5702ndWeaknessU.S. $80,734 · OH $71,3891,077th of 1,122 in OH
- Median home value$57,9001stU.S. $332,700 · OH $214,8001,103rd of 1,114 in OH
| Measure | 44509 | Mahoning | OH | U.S. | National percentile | Rank in OH |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty rateWeakness | 29.7% | 18.9% | 13.3% | 12.5% | 85th of 1,159 | |
| Unemployment rateWeakness | 9.3% | 6.4% | 4.8% | 5.2% | 132nd of 1,164 | |
| Healthcare workers | 13.4% | 13% | 10.5% | 9.7% | 251st of 1,163 | |
| Housing vacancy | 11.6% | 9.2% | 8.1% | 10.1% | 327th of 1,160 | |
| Income inequality (Gini) | 0.473 | 0.478 | 0.467 | 0.483 | 183rd of 1,156 | |
| Diversity index | 59 | 43.1 | 40.6 | 61.4 | 63rd of 1,168 | |
| Median age | 41.5 | 43.2 | 39.7 | 38.9 | 577th of 1,166 | |
| Uninsured rate | 9.3% | 4.9% | 6.4% | 8.4% | 216th of 1,165 | |
| Residents 65 and older | 18.8% | 22.5% | 18.3% | 17.2% | 597th of 1,168 | |
| Population density | 1,875/sq mi | 550/sq mi | 289/sq mi | 95/sq mi | 205th of 1,168 | |
| Veterans | 6.2% | 6.8% | 6.6% | 6.2% | 665th of 1,168 | |
| Residents under 18 | 22.5% | 20.3% | 22% | 22% | 532nd of 1,168 | |
| Government workers | 14% | 12.2% | 12.9% | 14.5% | 404th of 1,163 | |
| Homeownership rate | 60.2% | 70.3% | 67.2% | 65.2% | 980th of 1,159 | |
| Rent-burdened renters | 46% | 50.1% | 45.9% | 51.1% | 431st of 1,113 | |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 9.8% | 13% | 15.1% | 567th of 1,163 | |
| Population | 10,562 | 226,491 | 11,810,293 | 334,922,499 | 369th of 1,168 | |
| Average commuteStrength | 20.4 min | 22.5 min | 23.4 min | 26.4 min | 936th of 1,121 | |
| Foreign-born residents | 2.4% | 2.4% | 5.2% | 14.1% | 379th of 1,168 | |
| Broadband accessWeakness | 85.2% | 87.3% | 90.1% | 91% | 826th of 1,159 | |
| Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness | 14.6% | 27% | 31.5% | 35.7% | 803rd of 1,166 | |
| Median earnings per workerWeakness | $35,264 | $40,331 | $47,692 | $49,666 | 1,005th of 1,153 | |
| Per capita incomeWeakness | $24,823 | $34,566 | $40,552 | $44,673 | 1,041st of 1,165 | |
| Self-employed workers | 5.1% | 7.9% | 8.1% | 10% | 917th of 1,163 | |
| Median gross rent | $751 | $791 | $1,034 | $1,413 | 851st of 1,007 | |
| Tech workers | 0.3% | 1.8% | 3.2% | 3.8% | 832nd of 1,163 | |
| Median household incomeWeakness | $36,570 | $56,942 | $71,389 | $80,734 | 1,077th of 1,122 | |
| Median home value | $57,900 | $154,700 | $214,800 | $332,700 | 1,103rd of 1,114 |
The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.
People
Age
Race and ethnicity
- White58%
- Black25%
- Hispanic11%
- Asian0.2%
- Native American0.3%
- Pacific Islander0%
- Other0.6%
- Multiracial5%
Language spoken at home (households)
Households
- Households
- 4,893
- Average household size
- 2.1
- Family households
- 50.4%
- Married couples
- 23.5%
- Living alone
- 42.3%
- Veterans (of adults)
- 6.2%
- Male / female
- 47% / 53%
Income and poverty
Household income distribution
Median household income
Housing
Median home value
Median gross rent
Types of housing
- Housing units
- 5,536
- Owner-occupied
- 60.2%
- Vacant
- 11.6%
- Median year built
- 1950
- Median rooms
- 5.7
- Renters paying 30%+ of income
- 46%
- Renters paying 50%+ of income
- 30.2%
- Home value to income
- 1.6× (U.S. 4.1×)
Work and commute
How people get to work
Commute time (one way)
Jobs and careers
Occupations
Industries
Median earnings by type of work
| Type of work | 44509 | U.S. |
|---|---|---|
| Management, business, science and arts | $50,110 | $74,888 |
| Service | $21,649 | $26,804 |
| Sales and office | $28,125 | $40,476 |
| Construction and maintenance | $44,870 | $49,199 |
| Production and transportation | $35,372 | $39,989 |
Education, internet and health coverage
Highest education (adults 25+)
- High school graduate or higher
- 83.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.6%
- Graduate or professional degree
- 5.5%
- Households with broadband
- 85.2%
- Cable, fiber or DSL
- 60.8%
- No internet access
- 11.1%
- Without health insurance
- 9.3%
- Limited-English households
- 1%
Geography
- City (USPS)
- Youngstown
- State
- Ohio
- County
- Mahoning County
- Center point
- 41.1109° N, 80.6972° W
- Land area
- 5.6 sq mi
- Water area
- 0.1 sq mi
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (UTC-5, UTC-4 in summer)
- Zip type
- Residential delivery area
44509 spans 2 counties
- Mahoning County94% of land
- Trumbull County6% of land
Cities and towns within this zip
- Youngstown90% of zip
- Girard6% of zip
- Austintown (unincorporated)4% of zip
Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.
Zip codes near 44509
| Zip | City | Distance | IncomeMedian income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 44510 | Youngstown, OH | 1.5 mi | $20,000 |
| 44504 | Youngstown, OH | 2.4 mi | $45,299 |
| 44555 | Youngstown, OH | 2.5 mi | — |
| 44503 | Youngstown, OH | 2.6 mi | $12,274 |
| 44511 | Youngstown, OH | 2.9 mi | $56,880 |
| 44507 | Youngstown, OH | 3.3 mi | $29,176 |
| 44515 | Youngstown, OH | 3.4 mi | $53,252 |
| 44437 | Mc Donald, OH | 3.5 mi | $76,842 |
| 44502 | Youngstown, OH | 3.6 mi | $31,170 |
| 44506 | Youngstown, OH | 3.9 mi | $21,018 |
| 44505 | Youngstown, OH | 4.3 mi | $37,538 |
| 44420 | Girard, OH | 4.3 mi | $61,707 |
Zip codes like 44509 elsewhere
Questions about 44509
What city is zip code 44509?
44509 is assigned to Youngstown, Ohio. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.
What county is 44509 in?
44509 is mostly in Mahoning County, but it extends into 1 other county.
What is the population of 44509?
About 10,562 people live in 44509, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
What time zone is 44509 in?
44509 is in Eastern Time.
What is the median household income in 44509?
The median household income in 44509 is $36,570.
What zip codes are near 44509?
The closest zip codes to 44509 are 44510, 44504, 44555, 44503, 44511.
Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 44509, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.