Fayetteville, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45118
Brown County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,614
- 36/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $97,963
- Median income Above-median income area
- $255,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 15.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fayetteville pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 20%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 36
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45118 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45118 (Fayetteville, OH) rose +17.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 201.7 in 2023 to 237.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45118 covers 101.8 square miles in Fayetteville, Brown County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,614 residents on file, a density of 36 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45118 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $97,963 (34% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $40,383. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.9% and unemployment is 2.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $255,800 (30% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 82.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $872.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 15.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.5, and the average commute is 44 minutes. The page also surfaces 7 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 45118 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 45118
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fayetteville, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45118.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 establishments
- Construction
Construction
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
3 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
3 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 45118, Fayetteville, 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
3,614
Population
101.8
Area (sq mi)
36
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45118?
42.5
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
0.0%
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?
$97,963
Median Household Income
+34% vs state ZIP avg
$40,383
Per Capita Income
5.9%
Poverty Rate
2.9%
Unemployment Rate
43.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45118 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Fayetteville, 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)
$97,963 Top 12% higher than 88% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
1,682housing units
1,682
Total Housing Units
1,398
Occupied Units
284
Vacant Units
2.65
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$255,800
Median Home Value
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$872
Median Rent
1991
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
+17.6%
YoY Change (2024)
237
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+137%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45118 have increased 17.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +137% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -3.4% | 142 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 160 |
| 2022 | +26.9% | 203 |
| 2023 | -0.7% | 202 |
| 2024 | +17.6% | 237 |
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 43 business establishments in ZIP 45118, employing approximately 208 people with a combined annual payroll of $7,269,000.
43
Businesses
208
Employees
$7.3M
Annual Payroll
7
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 7 | 16.3% |
| Construction | 6 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 13.9% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 7.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 7.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 45118 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45107
Blanchester (45107)
9,236 residents
- 45154
Mount Orab (45154)
9,172 residents
- 45176
Williamsburg (45176)
9,100 residents
- 45142
Lynchburg (45142)
4,444 residents
- 45118 3,614
Fayetteville (45118)
3,614 residents
- 45162 2,519
Pleasant Plain (45162)
2,519 residents
- 45148 1,588
Midland (45148)
1,588 residents
- 45146 1,580
Martinsville (45146)
1,580 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45118 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45118 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45118
Fayetteville (45118)
$97,963 median income
- 45162
Pleasant Plain (45162)
$84,722 median income
- 45148
Midland (45148)
$78,438 median income
- 45154
Mount Orab (45154)
$74,087 median income
- 45107
Blanchester (45107)
$71,510 median income
- 45146
Martinsville (45146)
$71,184 median income
- 45176
Williamsburg (45176)
$67,727 median income
- 45142
Lynchburg (45142)
$66,844 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45118 ranks the highest of 8 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 45118, 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 (3,614 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 45118 in?
ZIP code 45118 (Fayetteville) 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 45118?
ZIP code 45118 in Fayetteville, OH has a population of 3,614 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45118?
The median household income in ZIP 45118 is $97,963, which is 28% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45118?
The median home value in ZIP 45118 is $255,800, which is 8% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45118?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45118 is White at 96.1%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45118?
ZIP code 45118 has 43 business establishments employing approximately 208 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45118?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45118 are: Retail trade (7), Construction (6), Other services (except public administration) (6). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45118?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45118 increased by 17.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 137%. 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 45118?
In ZIP code 45118, 69.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 15.5% 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 45118?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45118 is 43.8 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 45118?
In ZIP code 45118, approximately 82.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 17.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45118?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45118 is 5.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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