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ZIP 44502

Pop. 9,594·Mahoning County·163rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,200/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+20.9%
vs US Median
-$765
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ZIP 44502 · $1,200
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$860
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,080/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$14,400/yr
At $1,200/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyMahoning County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +20.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44502 (Youngstown, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 9.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,594
Median income
$31,170
Median age
29.5
Renters
51.2%
Age distribution
27.6%
29.6%
17.8%
13.3%
Under 1827.6%
18–3429.6%
35–5417.8%
55–6411.7%
65+13.3%
Gender
47.7%
52.3%
Male47.7%
Female52.3%
Race & ethnicity
43.2%
37.5%
White43.2%
Black37.5%
Hispanic11.9%
Asian1.1%
Other6.3%
Education (25+)
18.4%
45.7%
26.3%
No HS diploma18.4%
HS diploma45.7%
Some college26.3%
Bachelor's+9.6%
Housing tenure
48.8%
51.2%
Owner48.8%
Renter51.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44502 in Youngstown, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$30,234 → $31,170
up 3.1%
Population
9,147 → 9,594
up 4.9%
Renter share
46.9% → 51.2%
+4.3 pts
Bachelor's+
9.7% → 9.6%
-0.1 pts
Median age
31.2 → 29.5
-1.7 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $30,234 in 2021 to $31,170 more recently. The population has grown by 4.9% since 2021, moving from about 9,147 residents to roughly 9,594. Renters now make up 51.2% of households, compared with 46.9% five years ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 44502 covers Youngstown, OH. The median rent here is $1,200/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $860/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 46% of local median household income ($31,170/yr), ZIP 44502 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 44502?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 44502 (Youngstown, OH) is $1,200. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 44502 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 44502's median rent of $1,200/mo is $765 (39%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 44502 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44502 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #163 out of 220 ZIPs at $1,200/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44502?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,200/mo in ZIP 44502. The local median household income is $31,170/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44502?

Rent in ZIP 44502 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 44502 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 44502 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,200/mo, rent takes approximately 46% of the local median household income ($31,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 44502 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 44502 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.2% of ZIP 44502 households are renters, while 48.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 44502 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 44502 compare to the rest of Youngstown?

ZIP 44502 is pricier than Youngstown as a whole. At $1,200/mo, it's $113 above the Youngstown citywide median of $1,087/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 44502 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 44502 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
46%
STRETCHED

At $1,200/mo, rent takes ~46% of ZIP 44502's median household income ($31,170/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 44502 46%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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