PlainZIP

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
$74,087
Median income
$234,200
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,398. Local economic indicators show a 27.9% poverty rate alongside 4.3% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $234,200 (19% above the state average); renters pay a median of $789 monthly, and 77.0% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45154, plus 6 more within Brown County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 + 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45154?

33.3

Median Age

54.4%

Male

45.6%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 97.8%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%

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

$29,398

Per Capita Income

27.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

34.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45154 ranks nationally

Mount Orab, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$74,087 Top 47% higher than 53% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 64.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

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

What does housing look like?

3,268

Total Housing Units

3,062

Occupied Units

206

Vacant Units

2.92

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.0%
Renter 23.0%

$234,200

Median Home Value

+19% vs state

$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

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ZIP 45154 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45154 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45154 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
45118 Fayetteville, OH 3,614 7.7 mi
45176 Williamsburg, OH 9,100 5.8 mi
45171 Sardinia, OH 6,054 7.2 mi
45142 Lynchburg, OH 4,444 11.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brown County

45107 standard
Blanchester, OH
Pop: 9,236
45121 standard
Georgetown, OH
Pop: 9,036
45171 standard
Sardinia, OH
Pop: 6,054
45142 standard
Lynchburg, OH
Pop: 4,444
45130 standard
Hamersville, OH
Pop: 3,913
45167 standard
Ripley, OH
Pop: 3,764

Related Areas

Brown County Mount Orab, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.