ZIP Code 45050
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Monroe · Butler County · Ohio
- Population
- 8,548
- Median income
- $104,282
- Median home value
- $293,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.0%
- Land area
- 19.3 sq mi
443/sq mi
▲ 37% vs US
higher than 84% of US ZIPs
▲ 5% vs US
higher than 66% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.8
New York
ZIP code 45050 in Monroe, Ohio has a population of 8,548. The median household income is $104,282, which is 37% above the national average. Median home value is $293,100, 5% above the US average. 41.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45050 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 19.3 square miles in Monroe, Butler County, Ohio. The area is home to 8,548 residents, producing a population density of 443 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 45050 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45050 sits at $104,282 (43% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $40,243. The poverty rate stands at 4.8% and the unemployment rate at 4.0%. On housing, the median home value is $293,100 (49% above the state average) with median rent at $1,590 per month, and 79.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45050 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Butler County, so you can benchmark 45050 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 45050
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45050.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
111 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
52 establishments
- Information
Information
48 establishments
- Wholesale trade 26
Wholesale trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 23
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45050, Monroe, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
8,548
Population
19.3
Area (sq mi)
443
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45050?
36.8
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
6.3%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$104,282
Median Household Income
+43% vs state
$40,243
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
23.7 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
4,288
Total Housing Units
4,288
Occupied Units
0
Vacant Units
2.82
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,100
Median Home Value
+49% vs state
$1,590
Median Rent
2001
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+5.3%
YoY Change (2024)
209
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+109%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45050 have increased 5.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 141 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 158 |
| 2022 | +10.2% | 174 |
| 2023 | +13.6% | 198 |
| 2024 | +5.3% | 209 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 401 business establishments in ZIP 45050, employing approximately 8,122 people with a combined annual payroll of $433,021,000.
401
Businesses
8,122
Employees
$433.0M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 111 | 27.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 52 | 13.0% |
| Information | 48 | 12.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 26 | 6.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 23 | 5.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 22 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 4.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 19 | 4.7% |
| Manufacturing | 16 | 4.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 15 | 3.7% |
| Construction | 14 | 3.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 3.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 2.7% |
| Utilities | 4 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45050 vs 45044 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45044 | Middletown, OH | 52,822 | 1.3 mi |
| 45036 | Lebanon, OH | 37,504 | 7.4 mi |
| 45040 | Mason, OH | 50,627 | 6.9 mi |
| 45005 | Franklin, OH | 29,963 | 6.9 mi |
| 45069 | West Chester, OH | 49,060 | 7.6 mi |
| 45011 | Hamilton, OH | 69,677 | 7.7 mi |
| 45067 | Trenton, OH | 13,898 | 7.0 mi |
| 45042 | Middletown, OH | 26,451 | 8.3 mi |
| 45034 | Kings Mills, OH | 1,184 | 8.5 mi |
| 45065 | South Lebanon, OH | 4,442 | 9.5 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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