44431 ZIP Code — Leetonia, OH

Columbiana County, Ohio

ZIP code 44431 is located in Leetonia, Ohio, within Columbiana County. It covers approximately 27.43 square miles and serves a population of 4,713 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 330.

About ZIP code 44431

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $139,100. Owner-occupancy is high at 86%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $66,429. 44% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 44431 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,713

population

27.43

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44431 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44431

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44431. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Leetonia	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44490 Washingtonville (3.3 mi) 44408 Columbiana (4.4 mi) 44460 Salem (6.9 mi) 44445 New Waterford (7 mi) 44432 Lisbon (8.2 mi) 44452 North Lima (8.5 mi) 44455 Rogers (9.2 mi) 44423 Hanoverton (9.8 mi) 44413 East Palestine (10 mi) 44443 New Springfield (10.3 mi) 44406 Canfield (11.3 mi) 44441 Negley (11.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	4,713
Population density	172 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	029

Geography
Land area	27.43 sq mi
Water area	0.12 sq mi
Latitude	40.8515
Longitude	-80.7526
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	330

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.3%	50.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	32.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,713

Population

172

People per sq mi

44.3

Median age

$66,429

Median household income

$33,601

Per capita income

$139,100

Median home value

$803

Median monthly rent

85.9%

Home ownership

9.3%

Poverty rate

4.6%

Unemployment

1,816

Housing units

16.7%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

123

Under 5

117

187

5–9

179

185

10–14

176

130

15–19

124

20–24

221

25–34

211

284

35–44

272

231

45–54

221

179

55–59

171

161

60–64

153

310

65–74

296

223

75–84

214

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,126	23.9%
18 and over	3,587	76.1%
65 and over	1,201	25.5%
Median age	44.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.5%

Hispanic or Latino 1.9%

Two or more races 1.7%

Asian 1%

Other race 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,539	94.5%
Hispanic or Latino	90	1.9%
Two or more races	82	1.7%
Asian	47	1%
Other race	33	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	12	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	38.3%	50.2%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.3%	32.6%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	17.2%	15.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.4%

$10k–$15k 1.2%

$15k–$25k 5.4%

$25k–$35k 14.2%

$35k–$50k 10.5%

$50k–$75k 24.1%

$75k–$100k 17.4%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 6.7%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.4%
$10k–$15k	1.2%
$15k–$25k	5.4%
$25k–$35k	14.2%
$35k–$50k	10.5%
$50k–$75k	24.1%
$75k–$100k	17.4%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	6.7%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$66,429

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.6%

$50k–$100k 29.8%

$100k–$150k 18.8%

$150k–$200k 17.1%

$200k–$300k 13.8%

$300k–$500k 9.6%

$500k–$1M 4.0%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$139,100
Median rent / month	$803
Owner occupied	85.9%
Renter occupied	14.1%
Vacant	11.0%
Single-family detached	89.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	5.4%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.9%
2000–2009	9.8%
1990–1999	11.7%
1980–1989	6.1%
1970–1979	11.8%
1960–1969	7.2%
1950–1959	11.9%
1940–1949	6.0%
1939 or earlier	34.5%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	4.2%
2 bedrooms	19.9%
3 bedrooms	52.1%
4 bedrooms	19.4%
5+ bedrooms	4.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.4%
1 vehicle	25.8%
2 vehicles	38.0%
3 or more	33.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	52.9%
Electricity	20.3%
Propane / LP gas	10.9%
Fuel oil	9.0%
Wood	6.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,019	55.1%
Cohabiting couple	109	5.9%
Male householder, no spouse	304	16.5%
Female householder, no spouse	416	22.5%
Households with children under 18	486	26.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	805	43.6%
Average household size	2.54

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.5%	21.2%
Married	56.3%	53.9%
Separated	1.9%	1.7%
Widowed	6.7%	9.9%
Divorced	8.6%	13.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 5.0%

Some HS, no diploma 7.1%

HS graduate 43.1%

Some college, no degree 15.7%

Associate's degree 12.3%

Bachelor's degree 9.5%

Graduate / professional 7.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.9%
Bachelor's or higher	16.7%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	1.4%
Kindergarten	57	5.6%
Elementary school	589	57.5%
High school	217	21.2%
College / grad school	147	14.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 24.7%

Retail trade 14.6%

Manufacturing 12.1%

Construction 9.4%

Transportation & utilities 8.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.2%

Other services 6.7%

Professional & management 4.2%

Agriculture & mining 3.6%

Finance & real estate 3.5%

Public administration 2.4%

Wholesale trade 2.1%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.1%
Service	15.2%
Sales & office	19.2%
Natural resources & construction	14.1%
Production & transportation	18.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.6%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	12.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.9%
Carpool	8.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.0%
Work from home	8.3%
Other means	0.8%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.7

Poverty

All people 9.3%

Under 18 years 17.6%

18 and over 6.7%

Married-couple families 4.9%

Female-led households 16.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	32.1%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	9.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.9%
High blood pressure	34.4%
High cholesterol	32.2%
Diabetes	11.4%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.2%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	9.3%
Cancer	7.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.2%
Binge drinking	16.7%
No physical activity	25.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.2%
Depression	25.1%
Fair or poor health	15.6%
Poor mental health	16.6%
Poor physical health	11.3%
No health insurance	11.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.0%
Visited dentist	59.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.7%
Teeth loss	15.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	442	12.3%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.1%
Under 18	10.1%
18–64 years	9.4%
65 and over	35.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	61.9%
Public insurance	40.4%
No insurance	14.6%
Uninsured under 19	26.3%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,473	94.9%
Spanish	50	1.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	14	0.3%
Other languages	36	0.8%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,651	98.7%
Born in same state	4,608	97.8%
Born in different state	3,832	81.3%
Foreign born	43	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	62	1.3%
Not a US citizen	40	64.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	682	14.5%
French	502	10.7%
Arab	406	8.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	20	0.4%
Irish	17	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.2%
Internet access	91.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44431

What city is ZIP code 44431 in?

ZIP code 44431 is primarily assigned to Leetonia, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44431 in?

ZIP code 44431 falls within Columbiana County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 44431 have an older population?

26% of residents in ZIP code 44431 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.

Is ZIP code 44431 mostly owner-occupied?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 44431 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44431 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 44431 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 44431 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 44431 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 44431 in?

ZIP code 44431 observes the EST timezone.