ZIP Code 45121
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Georgetown · Brown County · Ohio
- Population
- 9,036
- Median income
- $60,188
- Median home value
- $164,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.4%
- Land area
- 268.9 sq mi
34/sq mi
▼ 21% vs US
higher than 29% of US ZIPs
▼ 41% vs US
higher than 32% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.2
New York
ZIP code 45121 in Georgetown, Ohio has a population of 9,036. The median household income is $60,188, which is 21% below the national average. Median home value is $164,600, 41% below the US average. 18.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45121 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 268.9 square miles in Georgetown, Brown County, Ohio. The area is home to 9,036 residents, producing a population density of 34 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 45121 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45121 sits at $60,188 (18% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,022. The poverty rate stands at 25.0% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. On housing, the median home value is $164,600 (17% below the state average) with median rent at $700 per month, and 77.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45121 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.2, and the average commute is 34 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brown County, so you can benchmark 45121 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 45121
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45121.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
29 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
28 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
9 establishments
- Finance and insurance 9
Finance and insurance
9 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 45121, Georgetown, 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
9,036
Population
268.9
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45121?
43.2
Median Age
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Female
0.8%
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?
$60,188
Median Household Income
-18% vs state
$34,022
Per Capita Income
25.0%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
34.4 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?
4,044
Total Housing Units
3,687
Occupied Units
357
Vacant Units
2.37
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,600
Median Home Value
-17% vs state
$700
Median Rent
1977
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
-13.2%
YoY Change (2024)
180
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+80%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45121 have decreased 13.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +80% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +1.5% | 127 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 145 |
| 2022 | +11.6% | 161 |
| 2023 | +28.7% | 208 |
| 2024 | -13.2% | 180 |
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 146 business establishments in ZIP 45121, employing approximately 1,794 people with a combined annual payroll of $75,891,000.
146
Businesses
1,794
Employees
$75.9M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 29 | 19.9% |
| Retail trade | 28 | 19.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 13.7% |
| Construction | 9 | 6.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 6.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 9 | 6.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 5.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 3 | 2.0% |
| Information | 3 | 2.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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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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