44442 ZIP Code — New Middletown, OH

Mahoning County, Ohio

ZIP code 44442 is located in New Middletown, Ohio, within Mahoning County. It covers approximately 9.05 square miles and serves a population of 3,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.

About ZIP code 44442

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $177,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 90%, well above the national average.

The gap between median ($59,375) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 40% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 34% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44442 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

3,864

population

9.05

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44442 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44442

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44442. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
New Middletown	Acceptable
New Middletown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44454 Petersburg (2.9 mi) 16112 Bessemer (3 mi) 44443 New Springfield (3.2 mi) 44514 Youngstown (4.4 mi) 44452 North Lima (5.8 mi) 44471 Struthers (6.1 mi) 44436 Lowellville (6.5 mi) 16120 Enon Valley (6.8 mi) 16116 Edinburg (7.1 mi) 16102 New Castle (7.4 mi) 44512 Youngstown (7.5 mi) 44405 Campbell (8 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	3,864
Population density	427 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	9.05 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.9659
Longitude	-80.5495
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	52.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	29.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	14.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.2%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

3,864

Population

427

People per sq mi

52.0

Median age

$59,375

Median household income

$44,518

Per capita income

$177,500

Median home value

$640

Median monthly rent

89.6%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

3.3%

Unemployment

1,517

Housing units

33.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

178

5–9

161

10–14

119

15–19

108

20–24

161

25–34

147

252

35–44

228

161

45–54

147

159

55–59

144

323

60–64

294

237

65–74

215

171

75–84

156

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	677	17.5%
18 and over	3,187	82.5%
65 and over	948	24.5%
Median age	52.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.3%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Black or African American 0.4%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	3,768	96.3%
Two or more races	71	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	49	1.3%
Black or African American	14	0.4%
Other race	9	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	2	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	49.3%	52.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.1%	29.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.4%	14.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	6.2%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 8.1%

$25k–$35k 8.8%

$35k–$50k 22.1%

$50k–$75k 16.1%

$75k–$100k 7.4%

$100k–$150k 18.4%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 8.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	8.1%
$25k–$35k	8.8%
$35k–$50k	22.1%
$50k–$75k	16.1%
$75k–$100k	7.4%
$100k–$150k	18.4%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	8.1%
Median income	$59,375

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 7.1%

$50k–$100k 12.3%

$100k–$150k 21.1%

$150k–$200k 21.1%

$200k–$300k 25.6%

$300k–$500k 12.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$177,500
Median rent / month	$640
Owner occupied	89.6%
Renter occupied	10.4%
Vacant	5.0%
Single-family detached	82.4%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	5.3%
Median rooms	6.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.44

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	2.6%
2000–2009	15.3%
1990–1999	11.9%
1980–1989	3.9%
1970–1979	36.7%
1960–1969	9.4%
1950–1959	16.7%
1940–1949	1.9%
1939 or earlier	1.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.3%
2 bedrooms	17.4%
3 bedrooms	61.9%
4 bedrooms	16.8%
5+ bedrooms	1.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	24.3%
2 vehicles	26.7%
3 or more	45.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	86.1%
Electricity	9.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.3%
Fuel oil	2.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,013	63.4%
Cohabiting couple	28	1.8%
Male householder, no spouse	279	17.4%
Female householder, no spouse	279	17.4%
Households with children under 18	340	21.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	573	35.8%
Average household size	2.36

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.0%	15.4%
Married	61.5%	67.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	3.5%	9.5%
Divorced	11.0%	8.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 3.7%

HS graduate 35.8%

Some college, no degree 22.3%

Associate's degree 4.0%

Bachelor's degree 19.8%

Graduate / professional 13.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	95.6%
Bachelor's or higher	33.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	45	5.9%
Kindergarten	54	7.0%
Elementary school	365	47.5%
High school	198	25.8%
College / grad school	106	13.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 30.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.7%

Retail trade 11.3%

Manufacturing 10.6%

Construction 10.0%

Professional & management 6.6%

Information 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.0%

Other services 3.6%

Public administration 3.3%

Transportation & utilities 2.6%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	41.7%
Service	19.7%
Sales & office	14.3%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	12.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.6%
Government	8.3%
Self-employed	7.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	89.2%
Carpool	1.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	25.7

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 3.4%

18 and over 5.6%

Married-couple families 1.9%

Female-led households 14.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.6%
Retirement income	44.3%
Supplemental Security	5.4%
Cash public assistance	0.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.1%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	32.2%
High blood pressure	35.0%
High cholesterol	34.6%
Diabetes	11.7%
Heart disease	7.8%
Stroke	3.5%
Asthma	9.9%
Arthritis	31.9%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	8.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	20.7%
Binge drinking	15.5%
No physical activity	26.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.1%
Depression	23.1%
Fair or poor health	15.0%
Poor mental health	15.3%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	10.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.0%
Visited dentist	69.0%
Cholesterol screening	90.5%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	228	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	0.7%
18–64 years	12.7%
65 and over	37.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	81.6%
Public insurance	32.7%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,810	98.6%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,862	99.9%
Born in same state	3,862	99.9%
Born in different state	3,205	82.9%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	2	0.1%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	475	12.3%
French	391	10.1%
Arab	175	4.5%
Irish	74	1.9%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	10	0.3%
English	3	0.1%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	41.4%
Internet access	90.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44442

What city is ZIP code 44442 in?

ZIP code 44442 is primarily assigned to New Middletown, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44442 in?

ZIP code 44442 falls within Mahoning County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44442 mostly owner-occupied?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 44442 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44442 have a large retiree population?

40% of households in ZIP code 44442 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44442?

The median home value in ZIP code 44442 is $177,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 44442?

ZIP code 44442 has an estimated population of 3,864 residents, with a density of 427 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44442 in?

ZIP code 44442 observes the EST timezone.