ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 44512

Part of Boardman, OH

Pop. 32,536·Mahoning County·222nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$989/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.9%

Month-over-Month

-0.8%

vs US Median

-$943

Reported rents

Falling (Monthly)

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ZIP 44512 · $989

More affordable than 98% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$730

1 BR

$770

2 BR

$970

3 BR

$1,270

4 BR+

$1,340

Research median

$970/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

From the history

What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 44512 changed +1.9% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 3 months in a row, and rose in 6 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($63,317) is $1,583 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,340).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 44512. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$11,868/yr

At $989/mo median

Location

CityBoardman

StateOH

CountyMahoning County

Rent Market Meter

Balanced Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.9% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 44512 (Boardman, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 35.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

32,536

Median income

$63,317

Median age

Renters

33%

Age distribution

19.6%

20.3%

24.6%

12.4%

23%

Under 1819.6%

18–3420.3%

35–5424.6%

55–6412.4%

65+23%

Gender

48.9%

51.1%

Male48.9%

Female51.1%

Race & ethnicity

81.3%

White81.3%

Black8.5%

Hispanic6%

Asian1.4%

Other2.8%

Education (25+)

28.3%

31%

35.4%

No HS diploma5.3%

HS diploma28.3%

Some college31%

Bachelor's+35.4%

Housing tenure

67%

33%

Owner67%

Renter33%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 44512 in Boardman, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$58,344 → $63,317

up 8.5%

Population

32,643 → 32,536

down 0.3%

Renter share

34.5% → 33%

-1.5 pts

Bachelor's+

33.2% → 35.4%

+2.2 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 44512 in Boardman, OH now reports about $63,317, up from $58,344 in 2021. Renters now make up 33% of households, compared with 34.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 35.4% of adults here, versus 33.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 44512 covers Boardman, OH. The median rent here is $989/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $770/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $970/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($63,317/yr), ZIP 44512 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 44512?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $40,000/year (about $19/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $989/mo in ZIP 44512. The local median household income is $63,317/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 44512?

Rent in ZIP 44512 has risen 1.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 44512 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 44512 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #222 of 229 at $989/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 44512 changed +1.9%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.