Aberdeen, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45101
Brown County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,385
- 51/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $40,714
- Median income Below-median income area
- $156,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Aberdeen pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.
- 6th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 28th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 51
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45101 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45101 covers 46.7 square miles in Aberdeen, Brown County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,385 residents on file, a density of 51 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45101 reports a modest median household income of $40,714 (44% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,113. Economic pressure is pronounced: 38.8% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 12.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $156,700 (21% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $588; owner occupancy is 59.5%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 32 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 45101 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 45101
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Aberdeen, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45101.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
4 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45101, Aberdeen, 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
2,385
Population
46.7
Area (sq mi)
51
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45101?
40.2
Median Age
45.6%
Male
54.4%
Female
0.2%
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?
$40,714
Median Household Income
-44% vs state ZIP avg
$25,113
Per Capita Income
38.8%
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Unemployment Rate
31.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45101 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Aberdeen, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$40,714 5th percentile higher than 5% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,048housing units
1,048
Total Housing Units
824
Occupied Units
224
Vacant Units
2.47
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$156,700
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$588
Median Rent
1978
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
176
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+76%
Total Change Since 2000
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | – | 176 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 28 business establishments in ZIP 45101, employing approximately 198 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,088,000.
28
Businesses
198
Employees
$8.1M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 6 | 21.4% |
| Construction | 4 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 14.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 14.3% |
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 45101 vs 41056 →
ZIP 45101 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41056
Maysville (41056)
14,228 residents
- 45144 4,272
Manchester (45144)
4,272 residents
- 45167 3,764
Ripley (45167)
3,764 residents
- 45101 2,385
Aberdeen (45101)
2,385 residents
- 45115 78
Decatur (45115)
78 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45101 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45101 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45167
Ripley (45167)
$68,750 median income
- 45115
Decatur (45115)
$49,844 median income
- 41056
Maysville (41056)
$47,141 median income
- 45144
Manchester (45144)
$41,489 median income
- 45101
Aberdeen (45101)
$40,714 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45101 ranks #5 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45101, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (2,385 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 45101 in?
ZIP code 45101 (Aberdeen) is located in Brown County, Ohio. Brown County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/brown-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45101?
ZIP code 45101 in Aberdeen, OH has a population of 2,385 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45101?
The median household income in ZIP 45101 is $40,714, which is 47% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45101?
The median home value in ZIP 45101 is $156,700, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45101?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45101 is White at 90.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45101?
ZIP code 45101 has 28 business establishments employing approximately 198 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45101?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45101 are: Retail trade (6), Construction (4), Accommodation and food services (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45101?
In ZIP code 45101, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.8% 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 45101?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45101 is 31.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45101?
In ZIP code 45101, approximately 59.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45101?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45101 is 38.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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