3-digit ZIP regional index
Home appreciation in ZIP codes 444xxWarren, OH area
FHFA HPI® data shows the regional home price index for ZIP codes beginning with 444 changed +5.4% over the year to Q2 2026, compared with +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the United States.
The region covers ZIP codes 44401–44493. Most of its 2010 population lived in Trumbull County (57%), Mahoning County (21%), Columbiana County (19%). Communities in the region include Niles, Salem, Struthers, Girard, Campbell. This is a regional index, not a ZIP5, street, or individual-home estimate.
- 1-year change
- +5.4%
- 5-year change
- +51.3%
- Since Q1 1995
- +194%
- National rank (1 year)
- 216th
Year to Q2 2026
vs U.S. +41.3%
vs U.S. +292%
of 882 ZIP3 regions
ZIP3 444 vs Ohio and the U.S.
FHFA HPI® all-transactions index, rebased so Q1 1995 = 100, through Q2 2026
- ZIP3 444: 294.1
- Ohio: 301.1
- Youngstown-Warren, OH metro: 284.1
- United States: 391.6
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Appreciation by time window
| Window | ZIP3 444 | OH | U.S. | Gap vs OH | Gap vs U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +5.4% | +4.3% | +3.0% | +1.1 pts | +2.4 pts |
| 3 years | +22.2% | +18.3% | +12.9% | +3.9 pts | +9.3 pts |
| 5 years | +51.3% | +48.1% | +41.3% | +3.2 pts | +10.0 pts |
| 10 years | +96.2% | +103% | +93.3% | −6.4 pts | +2.9 pts |
| Since Q1 1995 | +194% | +201% | +292% | −6.9 pts | −97.4 pts |
If you bought in ZIP3 444 in…
Applying the regional index change from the same quarter of each year to Q2 2026 to an example $300,000 purchase price. Individual homes can differ widely from the regional average.
| Bought in | Index change | $300,000 then, at the regional rate |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 1995 | +185% | $854,615 |
| Q2 2000 | +129% | $686,044 |
| Q2 2005 | +92.0% | $575,897 |
| Q2 2010 | +110% | $630,459 |
| Q2 2015 | +108% | $623,994 |
| Q2 2020 | +70.5% | $511,382 |
| Q2 2021 | +51.3% | $453,904 |
| Q2 2023 | +22.2% | $366,487 |
| Q2 2025 | +5.4% | $316,212 |
How ZIP3 444 ranks
Over the past year ZIP3 444 ranks 216th of 882 3-digit ZIP regions nationally and 11th of 29 in Ohio. Its one-year change is +2.4 pts versus the nation and +1.1 pts versus Ohio. Rank 1 is the strongest appreciation.
| Window | National rank | Rank in Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 216th of 882 | 11th of 29 |
| 3 years | 132nd of 882 | 6th of 29 |
| 5 years | 209th of 882 | 11th of 29 |
| 10 years | 368th of 882 | 21st of 29 |
| Since Q1 1995 | 805th of 879 | 16th of 29 |
Boom, bust, and recovery in ZIP3 444
ZIP3 444's index peaked in Q4 2005, fell 14.1% to its low in Q2 2011, and regained its peak in Q1 2018, about 12.2 years after the top. Today it sits +88.1% versus that 2000s peak. How every state and ZIP region fared
| Area | 2000s peak | Low point | Peak to low | Back to peak | Today vs peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP3 444 | Q4 2005 | Q2 2011 | -14.1% | Q1 2018 (12.2 yrs) | +88.1% |
| OH | Q4 2005 | Q2 2012 | -12.9% | Q2 2017 (11.5 yrs) | +95.6% |
| Metro | Q3 2005 | Q2 2012 | -13.8% | Q3 2018 (13 yrs) | +90.9% |
| U.S. | Q1 2007 | Q2 2012 | -19.0% | Q4 2016 (9.8 yrs) | +89.3% |
Appreciation after inflation
Adjusting for consumer price inflation, ZIP3 444's index has changed +32.9% in real terms since Q1 1995. Home prices vs inflation
| Window | Inflation (CPI-U) | ZIP3 444 after inflation | OH after inflation | Metro after inflation | U.S. after inflation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | +3.9% | +1.5% | +0.4% | +0.9% | -0.8% |
| 3 years | +9.8% | +11.3% | +7.7% | +10.8% | +2.8% |
| 5 years | +24.0% | +22.0% | +19.4% | +25.0% | +13.9% |
| 10 years | +39.1% | +41.1% | +45.7% | +44.7% | +39.0% |
| Since Q1 1995 | +121% | +32.9% | +36.0% | +28.3% | +76.8% |
Estimate appreciation for a home in ZIP3 444
Regional estimate
$588,652
- Estimated gain
- $288,652
- Index change
- +96.22%
- Start index
- 149.90
- End index
- 294.13
ZIP3 444 (Warren, OH area), Q2 2016 to Q2 2026. Index type: Native 3-Digit ZIP index.
Nearby 3-digit ZIP regions
| 3-digit ZIP region | State | 1 year | 5 years | Since Q1 1995 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 445 · Youngstown, OH area | OH | +4.4% | +58.8% | +181% |
| 161 · New Castle, PA area | PA | +5.6% | +47.3% | +258% |
| 447 · Canton, OH area | OH | +7.2% | +49.8% | +178% |
| 443 · Akron, OH area | OH | +2.9% | +46.4% | +163% |
| 442 · Cuyahoga Falls, OH area | OH | +2.9% | +46.5% | +181% |
| 160 · Butler, PA area | PA | +3.7% | +41.2% | +220% |
Recent quarterly index values
| Period | Index |
|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 294.13 |
| Q1 2026 | 291.46 |
| Q4 2025 | 290.49 |
| Q3 2025 | 286.75 |
| Q2 2025 | 279.05 |
| Q1 2025 | 269.08 |
| Q4 2024 | 274.52 |
| Q3 2024 | 272.67 |
| Q2 2024 | 259.85 |
| Q1 2024 | 252.65 |
| Q4 2023 | 249.46 |
| Q3 2023 | 248.11 |
Frequently asked questions
- How much have home prices risen in ZIP codes starting with 444?
- Based on FHFA HPI® data for 3-digit ZIP region 444, the regional index changed +5.4% over the year to Q2 2026, +51.3% over five years, +96.2% over ten years, and +194% since Q1 1995.
- Is ZIP3 444 appreciating faster than Ohio and the U.S.?
- Over the past year the region's index +5.4% compares with +4.3% for Ohio and +3.0% for the U.S., a gap of +2.4 pts versus the nation. Over five years the gap versus the nation is +10.0 pts.
- Which ZIP codes are in 3-digit ZIP region 444?
- All ZIP codes that begin with 444. Census 2010 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in this region run from 44401 to 44493 (50 areas). FHFA publishes one index for the whole 3-digit region, not for each 5-digit ZIP code.
- Can I use this to value my home?
- No. The FHFA HPI® is a broad regional index of average price movement. It is not an appraisal, tax assessment, or automated valuation of any individual property. Use it as general context alongside local sales and a professional opinion.