Mount Orab, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45154
Brown County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,172
- 53/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $74,087
- Median income Near-median income area
- $234,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mount Orab pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 47%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 53
- people per sq mi
- 77%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45154 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 45154 (Mount Orab, OH) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.2 in 2023 to 225.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45154 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mount Orab, Brown County, Ohio, home to 9,172 residents across 171.8 square miles, a density of 53 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45154 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,087 (1% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $29,398. The poverty rate is 27.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $234,200 (19% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 77.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $789.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 34 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 45154 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 45154
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mount Orab, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45154.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
31 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
24 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
21 establishments
- Finance and insurance 11
Finance and insurance
11 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 45154, Mount Orab, 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
9,172
Population
171.8
Area (sq mi)
53
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45154?
33.3
Median Age
54.4%
Male
45.6%
Female
0.3%
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?
$74,087
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$29,398
Per Capita Income
27.9%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
34.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45154 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Mount Orab, 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)
$74,087 Top 43% higher than 57% 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
3,268housing units
3,268
Total Housing Units
3,062
Occupied Units
206
Vacant Units
2.92
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$234,200
Median Home Value
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$789
Median Rent
1992
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
+11.7%
YoY Change (2024)
226
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+126%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45154 have increased 11.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +126% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 147 |
| 2021 | +14.1% | 168 |
| 2022 | +14.9% | 193 |
| 2023 | +4.8% | 202 |
| 2024 | +11.7% | 226 |
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 159 business establishments in ZIP 45154, employing approximately 2,253 people with a combined annual payroll of $83,555,000.
159
Businesses
2,253
Employees
$83.6M
Annual Payroll
10
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 31 | 19.5% |
| Retail trade | 27 | 17.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 24 | 15.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 21 | 13.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 9 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 8 | 5.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 45154 vs 45118 →
ZIP 45154 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45154
Mount Orab (45154)
9,172 residents
- 45176
Williamsburg (45176)
9,100 residents
- 45171
Sardinia (45171)
6,054 residents
- 45142
Lynchburg (45142)
4,444 residents
- 45118 3,614
Fayetteville (45118)
3,614 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45154 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45154 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
- 45154
Mount Orab (45154)
$74,087 median income
- 45171
Sardinia (45171)
$73,838 median income
- 45176
Williamsburg (45176)
$67,727 median income
- 45142
Lynchburg (45142)
$66,844 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45154 ranks #2 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 45154, 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 (9,172 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 45154 in?
ZIP code 45154 (Mount Orab) 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 45154?
ZIP code 45154 in Mount Orab, OH has a population of 9,172 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45154?
The median household income in ZIP 45154 is $74,087, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45154?
The median home value in ZIP 45154 is $234,200, which is 16% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45154?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45154 is White at 97.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45154?
ZIP code 45154 has 159 business establishments employing approximately 2,253 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45154?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45154 are: Health care and social assistance (31), Retail trade (27), Other services (except public administration) (24). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45154?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45154 increased by 11.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 126%. 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 45154?
In ZIP code 45154, 64.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% 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 45154?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45154 is 34.3 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 45154?
In ZIP code 45154, approximately 77.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45154?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45154 is 27.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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