Ripley, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45167
Brown County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,764
- 24/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $68,750
- Median income Near-median income area
- $167,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 11.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Ripley pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 45th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 24
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45167 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45167 covers 158.8 square miles in Ripley, Brown County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,764 residents on file, a density of 24 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45167 reports a modest median household income of $68,750 (6% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,348. The poverty rate is 21.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $167,300 (15% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $741; owner occupancy is 73.0%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.1, and the average commute is 33 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 45167 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 45167
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Ripley, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45167.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
10 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
8 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
4 establishments
- Construction 3
Construction
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 45167, Ripley, 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
3,764
Population
158.8
Area (sq mi)
24
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45167?
45.1
Median Age
45.3%
Male
54.7%
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?
$68,750
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$32,348
Per Capita Income
21.3%
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Unemployment Rate
33.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45167 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Ripley, 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)
$68,750 46th percentile higher than 46% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
1,602housing units
1,602
Total Housing Units
1,334
Occupied Units
268
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$167,300
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$741
Median Rent
1964
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
-9.0%
YoY Change (2022)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45167 have decreased 9.0% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -4.4% | 123 |
| 2019 | +19.2% | 147 |
| 2020 | +7.4% | 157 |
| 2021 | +17.2% | 185 |
| 2022 | -9.0% | 168 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 53 business establishments in ZIP 45167, employing approximately 581 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,062,000.
53
Businesses
581
Employees
$21.1M
Annual Payroll
9
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 10 | 18.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 10 | 18.9% |
| Retail trade | 8 | 15.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 4 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 3 | 5.7% |
| Manufacturing | 3 | 5.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 3 | 5.7% |
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 45167 vs 45168 →
ZIP 45167 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45121
Georgetown (45121)
9,036 residents
- 45167
Ripley (45167)
3,764 residents
- 45101 2,385
Aberdeen (45101)
2,385 residents
- 45168 1,607
Russellville (45168)
1,607 residents
- 41034 1,032
Dover (41034)
1,032 residents
- 45115 78
Decatur (45115)
78 residents
- 41062 35
Minerva (41062)
35 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45167 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45167 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45168
Russellville (45168)
$74,167 median income
- 41034
Dover (41034)
$71,538 median income
- 45167
Ripley (45167)
$68,750 median income
- 45121
Georgetown (45121)
$60,188 median income
- 45115
Decatur (45115)
$49,844 median income
- 45101
Aberdeen (45101)
$40,714 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45167 ranks #3 of 6 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 45167, 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 (3,764 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 45167 in?
ZIP code 45167 (Ripley) 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 45167?
ZIP code 45167 in Ripley, OH has a population of 3,764 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45167?
The median household income in ZIP 45167 is $68,750, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45167?
The median home value in ZIP 45167 is $167,300, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45167?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45167 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45167?
ZIP code 45167 has 53 business establishments employing approximately 581 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45167?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45167 are: Accommodation and food services (10), Other services (except public administration) (10), Retail trade (8). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45167?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45167 decreased by 9.0% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 45167?
In ZIP code 45167, 59.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.7% 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 45167?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45167 is 33.0 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 45167?
In ZIP code 45167, approximately 73.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45167?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45167 is 21.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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