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ZIP Code 45135

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Leesburg · Highland County · Ohio

Population
4,761

26/sq mi

Median income
$79,629

▲ 4% vs US

higher than 61% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$210,000

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.8%

Median age 35

Land area
182.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 45135 in Leesburg, Ohio has a population of 4,761. The median household income is $79,629, which is 4% above the national average. Median home value is $210,000, 25% below the US average. 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45135 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 182.4 square miles in Leesburg, Highland County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,761 residents, producing a population density of 26 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 45135 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45135 sits at $79,629 (9% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,351. The poverty rate stands at 5.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $210,000 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $942 per month, and 75.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45135 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Highland County, so you can benchmark 45135 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 45135

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45135.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45135, Leesburg, 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

4,761

Population

182.4

Area (sq mi)

26

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45135?

35.0

Median Age

49.2%

Male

50.8%

Female

1.5%

Foreign-Born

White 96.9%
African American 0.2%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$79,629

Median Household Income

+9% vs state

$32,351

Per Capita Income

5.3%

Poverty Rate

1.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

1,894

Total Housing Units

1,807

Occupied Units

87

Vacant Units

2.93

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.3%
Renter 24.7%

$210,000

Median Home Value

+7% vs state

$942

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

-3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

203

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+103%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45135 have decreased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 -1.1% 134
2021 +20.6% 162
2022 +10.8% 179
2023 +16.9% 209
2024 -3.1% 203

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 61 business establishments in ZIP 45135, employing approximately 845 people with a combined annual payroll of $42,303,000.

61

Businesses

845

Employees

$42.3M

Annual Payroll

6

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 19 31.1%
Other services (except public administration) 9 14.8%
Retail trade 7 11.5%
Transportation and warehousing 6 9.8%
Manufacturing 5 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 3 4.9%

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 45135 vs 45132 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45132 Highland, OH 262 3.0 mi
45159 New Vienna, OH 3,392 7.8 mi
45166 Reesville, OH 98 11.8 mi

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Pop: 262
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Pop: 131

Related Areas

Highland County Leesburg, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45135 in? ▼
ZIP code 45135 (Leesburg) is located in Highland County, Ohio. Highland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/highland-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45135? ▼
ZIP code 45135 in Leesburg, OH has a population of 4,761 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45135? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45135 is $79,629, which is 4% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45135? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45135 is $210,000, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45135? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45135 is White at 96.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45135? ▼
ZIP code 45135 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 845 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45135? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45135 are: Construction (19), Other services (except public administration) (9), Retail trade (7). There are 6 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45135? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45135 decreased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 45135? ▼
In ZIP code 45135, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 45135? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45135 is 26.2 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 45135? ▼
In ZIP code 45135, approximately 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45135? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45135 is 5.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Leesburg, OH

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

U.S. Census Bureau
Official demographic, economic, and housing data from the American Community Survey.
HUD Fair Market Rents
Department of Housing and Urban Development rental cost estimates by metropolitan area.
FBI Uniform Crime Reports
Official crime statistics compiled from law enforcement agencies nationwide.
FHFA House Price Index
Federal Housing Finance Agency home value trends based on repeat sales and appraisals.

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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