44503 ZIP Code — Youngstown, OH

Mahoning County, Ohio

ZIP code 44503 is located in Youngstown, Ohio, within Mahoning County. It covers approximately 0.44 square miles and serves a population of 960 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330/234.

About ZIP code 44503

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character.

Median household income is $10,850. Poverty affects 68% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 52% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 73% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with education and healthcare as the leading industry.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (20%), smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 55%.

Overall, ZIP code 44503 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

960

population

0.44

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44503 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44503

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44503. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Youngstown	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44555 Youngstown (0.4 mi) 44502 Youngstown (0.9 mi) 44506 Youngstown (1.2 mi) 44504 Youngstown (1.7 mi) 44507 Youngstown (1.9 mi) 44510 Youngstown (2.1 mi) 44509 Youngstown (2.3 mi) 44505 Youngstown (2.5 mi) 44405 Campbell (3.3 mi) 44511 Youngstown (3.5 mi) 44471 Struthers (4.7 mi) 44420 Girard (5.2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	960
Population density	2,182 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	099

Geography
Land area	0.44 sq mi
Water area	0.04 sq mi
Latitude	41.1002
Longitude	-80.6468
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330/234

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	98.0%	52.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	2.0%	29.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

960

Population

2,182

People per sq mi

50.5

Median age

$10,850

Median household income

$12,703

Per capita income

Median home value

$360

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

17.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

8.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

15–19

20–24

119

25–34

35–44

45–54

129

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	0	0.0%
18 and over	960	100.0%
65 and over	154	16.0%
Median age	50.5 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 57%

White 37.3%

Two or more races 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino 1.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	555	57%
White	363	37.3%
Two or more races	42	4.3%
Hispanic or Latino	13	1.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	98.0%	52.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	2.0%	29.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	0.0%	14.9%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	3.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 44.6%

$10k–$15k 15.9%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 12.7%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	44.6%
$10k–$15k	15.9%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	12.7%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	2.3%
Median income	$10,850

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$360
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	13.7%
Single-family detached	0.0%
Large apartment buildings	95.2%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	3.0
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	13.9%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	1.6%
1940–1949	5.7%
1939 or earlier	65.4%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	3.8%
1 bedroom	84.2%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	0.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	83.4%
1 vehicle	11.5%
2 vehicles	5.1%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	6.6%
Electricity	91.7%
No fuel used	1.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	11	2.3%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	289	61.4%
Female householder, no spouse	171	36.3%
Households with children under 18	0	0.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	132	28.0%
Average household size	1.17

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	68.5%	53.9%
Married	6.0%	10.1%
Separated	5.8%	7.8%
Widowed	0.0%	13.1%
Divorced	19.7%	15.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.9%

Some HS, no diploma 16.9%

HS graduate 39.9%

Some college, no degree 31.0%

Associate's degree 2.6%

Bachelor's degree 6.1%

Graduate / professional 2.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.3%
Bachelor's or higher	8.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	0	0.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	70	100.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 41.6%

Finance & real estate 40.1%

Retail trade 15.3%

Professional & management 2.2%

Other services 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	8.8%
Service	17.5%
Sales & office	71.5%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	2.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	64.2%
Government	35.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	26.3%
Carpool	13.1%
Public transit	19.7%
Walk	23.4%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	17.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 68.2%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 68.2%

Married-couple families 100.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	72.8%
Retirement income	16.3%
Supplemental Security	27.4%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	52.4%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	44.7%
High cholesterol	32.8%
Diabetes	19.6%
Heart disease	9.0%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	31.2%
Kidney disease	4.4%
Pulmonary disease	12.5%
Cancer	5.1%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	34.3%
Binge drinking	14.7%
No physical activity	41.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.3%
Depression	21.7%
Fair or poor health	29.6%
Poor mental health	18.6%
Poor physical health	16.6%
No health insurance	21.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.9%
Visited dentist	44.6%
Cholesterol screening	83.8%
Teeth loss	32.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	66	6.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	54.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	54.8%
65 and over	53.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	17.5%
Public insurance	77.0%
No insurance	9.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	960	100.0%
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)	948	98.8%
Born in same state	948	98.8%
Born in different state	792	82.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	12	1.2%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	231	24.1%
Italian	34	3.5%
French	21	2.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	4	0.4%
German	1	0.1%
Norwegian	1	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	49.1%
Internet access	57.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44503

What city is ZIP code 44503 in?

ZIP code 44503 is primarily assigned to Youngstown, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44503 in?

ZIP code 44503 falls within Mahoning County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44503?

68% of residents in ZIP code 44503 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44503 have a large retiree population?

73% of households in ZIP code 44503 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 44503?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 44503?

Health data for ZIP code 44503 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (34%) compared to national benchmarks.

What timezone is ZIP code 44503 in?

ZIP code 44503 observes the EST timezone.