PlainZIP

Waynesville, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45068

Warren County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

10,479
61/sq mi
$96,147
Median income
$335,600
Median home value
36.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Waynesville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
61
people per sq mi
83%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45068 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Waynesville, Warren County, Ohio, home to 10,479 residents across 171.2 square miles, a density of 61 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45068 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,147 (32% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $55,212. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.9%. The typical home here is valued at $335,600 (70% above the state average); renters pay a median of $1,323 monthly, and 83.4% of units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 45068 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Warren County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 45068

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Waynesville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45068.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45068, Waynesville, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

10,479

Population

171.2

Area (sq mi)

61

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45068?

43.8

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 91.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%

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?

$96,147

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$55,212

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45068 ranks nationally

Waynesville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$96,147 Top 22% higher than 78% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 36.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,498

Total Housing Units

4,369

Occupied Units

129

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.4%
Renter 16.6%

$335,600

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$1,323

Median Rent

1985

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

+9.3%

YoY Change (2024)

214

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+114%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45068 have increased 9.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 144
2021 +10.0% 158
2022 +14.0% 180
2023 +8.4% 196
2024 +9.3% 214

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 220 business establishments in ZIP 45068, employing approximately 1,393 people with a combined annual payroll of $60,156,000.

220

Businesses

1,393

Employees

$60.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 41 18.6%
Retail trade 31 14.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 26 11.8%
Other services (except public administration) 22 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 18 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 6.4%
Finance and insurance 9 4.1%
Wholesale trade 8 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 8 3.6%
Manufacturing 7 3.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.7%
Information 4 1.8%

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 45068 vs 45032 →

ZIP 45068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45068 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 45068 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
45032 Harveysburg, OH 348 3.3 mi
45054 Oregonia, OH 2,471 5.9 mi
45370 Spring Valley, OH 2,452 5.9 mi
45305 Bellbrook, OH 10,712 7.5 mi
45458 Dayton, OH 29,880 7.2 mi
45440 Dayton, OH 20,734 10.4 mi
45113 Clarksville, OH 3,857 9.9 mi
45459 Dayton, OH 27,749 10.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Warren County

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Mason, OH
Pop: 50,627
45036 standard
Lebanon, OH
Pop: 37,504
45005 standard
Franklin, OH
Pop: 29,963
45066 standard
Springboro, OH
Pop: 23,839
45039 standard
Maineville, OH
Pop: 22,814
45152 standard
Morrow, OH
Pop: 11,329

Related Areas

Warren County Waynesville, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45068 in? ▼
ZIP code 45068 (Waynesville) is located in Warren County, Ohio. Warren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/warren-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45068? ▼
ZIP code 45068 in Waynesville, OH has a population of 10,479 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45068? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45068 is $96,147, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45068? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45068 is $335,600, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45068? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45068 is White at 91.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45068? ▼
ZIP code 45068 has 220 business establishments employing approximately 1,393 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45068? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45068 are: Construction (41), Retail trade (31), Professional, scientific, and technical services (26). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45068? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45068 increased by 9.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45068? ▼
In ZIP code 45068, 66.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 45068? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45068 is 25.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45068? ▼
In ZIP code 45068, approximately 83.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45068? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45068 is 7.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.