ZIP Code 44512: Population, Income, Housing

State: OH
Total population: 32,536 Household income: $63,317 Rent: $807

Overview

Total population
32,536
Rent
$807
Year built
1968
Household income
$63,317
Per capita income
$37,971
Poverty rate
14.6%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Household size
2.1 persons
Rent over 30% of income
38%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State
Ohio
County
Mahoning County
City
Boardman
Total population
32,536
Adults over 25
23,842
Total households
15,004
Household size
2.1 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Income & Poverty

Household income
$63,317
Per capita income
$37,971
Poverty rate
14.6%
Unemployment rate
N/A
Rent over 30% of income
38%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Housing

Rent
$807
Year built
1968
Households that rent
33%
Households that own
67%
Rooms per home (all homes)
6.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Race

White
81.3%
Black
8.5%
Asian
1.4%
Two or more races
6.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino
6%
Not Hispanic or Latino
94%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Commute

Commute rate
14,336 (88.2%)
Commute time to work
22 mins
Work from home
1,923 (11.8%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Education

Less than high school
25.9%
High school graduate or GED
28.3%
Some college or associate degree
10.4%
Bachelor’s degree or higher
35.4%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

 

Comparison of ZIP Code 44512 with: Mahoning County, OH Youngstown metro area, OH Ohio United States

ZIP 44512

Total population32,536
Rent$807
Year built1968
Household income$63,317
Per capita income$37,971
Poverty rate14.6%
Unemployment rateN/A

Mahoning County, OH

Total population226,491
Rent$791
Year built1963
Household income$56,942
Per capita income$34,566
Poverty rate18.9%
Unemployment rate5%

Youngstown Metro Area, OH

Total population427,420
Rent$795
Year built1964
Household income$56,713
Per capita income$33,561
Poverty rate17.8%
Unemployment rate5.1%

Ohio State

Total population11,810,293
Rent$1,034
Year built1970
Household income$71,389
Per capita income$40,552
Poverty rate13.3%
Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499
Rent$1,413
Year built1980
Household income$80,734
Per capita income$44,673
Poverty rate12.5%
Unemployment rate4%
Metric ZIP44512 CountyMahoning, OHMetro AreaYoungstown metro area, OHStateOhioCountryUnited States
Total population32,536226,491427,42011,810,293334,922,499
Rent$807$791$795$1,034$1,413
Year built19681963196419701980
Household income$63,317$56,942$56,713$71,389$80,734
Per capita income$37,971$34,566$33,561$40,552$44,673
Poverty rate14.6%18.9%17.8%13.3%12.5%
Unemployment rateN/A5%5.1%4.3%4%

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Summary for 44512

Rent & Income

In 44512, the typical monthly rent is $807 and the typical household income is $63,317. Rent here is lower than Ohio, and household income is lower than Ohio. The estimated poverty rate is 14.6%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 33% of households. Around 38% of renters are cost-burdened, indicating a moderate level of rent pressure.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is high, with about 35.4% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

ZIP 44512 — Rent vs Household Income

 

 

ZIP 44512 — Poverty

 

 

How ZIP 44512 compares in Ohio (100 ZIP Codes)

Metric This ZIP Rank Starts from State range
Rent $807 1 / 100 from lower rent $807 – $1,811
Household income $63,317 73 / 100 from higher income $40,906 – $154,683
Poverty rate 14.6% 68 / 100 from lower poverty 2.4% – 43.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Ohio with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

 

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 44512

Rent

Looking at rent levels, ZIP Code 44512 places 1st out of 100 ZIP Codes in Ohio. Throughout Ohio, numbers span from $807 in ZIP 44512 up to $1,811 in ZIP 45040.

Household income

In terms of earnings, this ZIP comes 73rd out of 100 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from $40,906 in ZIP 44105 up to $154,683 in ZIP 43035.

Poverty rate

In terms of poverty rate, ZIP Code 44512 comes 68th out of 100 ZIP Codes. In Ohio as a whole, the range goes from 2.4% in ZIP 43065 up to 43.8% in ZIP 43201.

 

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 44512 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $807 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 44512

Annual Household Income: $63,317

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 44512

Estimated Rate: 14.6%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 44512

In ZIP Code 44512, households that rent: 4,947 (33%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?
Household Type Count Share
Renter-Occupied 4,947 33%
Owner-Occupied 10,057 67%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 44512

In ZIP Code 44512, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 1,879 (38%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?
Household Group Households Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%) 1,879 38%
Other renter households 3,068 62%
Total renter households 4,947 100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 44512

Less than High School: 6,178 people (25.9%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 6,753 people (28.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,482 people (10.4%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 8,429 people (35.4%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 23,842

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

 

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.