ZIP Code 44506

In the Youngstown area’s 44506 ZIP code, households bring in a median of $21,018 a year, with per-capita income at $16,049 — figures that shape nearly every spending decision. A median home value of $23,000 keeps property taxes low in dollar terms even though the county rate is 1.30%, amounting to roughly $299 annually. Day-to-day purchases carry a combined 7.50% sales tax, so everyday goods take a bigger bite out of a tight budget than housing does. With earnings this constrained, sales tax on essentials may matter more than property tax for many households here.