PlainZIP

Sardinia, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45171

Brown County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

6,054
31/sq mi
$73,838
Median income
$182,700
Median home value
19.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Sardinia pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 47%
household income, US ZIPs
39th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45171 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45171 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Sardinia, Brown County, Ohio, home to 6,054 residents across 195.3 square miles, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45171 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,838 (1% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,761. 16.9% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. The typical home here is valued at $182,700 (7% below the state average); renters pay a median of $899 monthly, and 79.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 42 minutes. Beyond these figures, 4 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Brown County, letting you compare 45171 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 45171

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sardinia, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45171.

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 45171, Sardinia, 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

6,054

Population

195.3

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45171?

44.2

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.6%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.7%

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?

$73,838

Median Household Income

+1% vs state

$37,761

Per Capita Income

16.9%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

42.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45171 ranks nationally

Sardinia, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$73,838 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 62.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.0%

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

What does housing look like?

2,905

Total Housing Units

2,340

Occupied Units

565

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.7%
Renter 20.3%

$182,700

Median Home Value

-7% vs state

$899

Median Rent

1989

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

-2.9%

YoY Change (2024)

183

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+83%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45171 have decreased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +83% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.6% 144
2021 +6.3% 154
2022 +9.1% 168
2023 +12.4% 188
2024 -2.9% 183

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 59 business establishments in ZIP 45171, employing approximately 423 people with a combined annual payroll of $15,823,000.

59

Businesses

423

Employees

$15.8M

Annual Payroll

9

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 11 18.6%
Retail trade 9 15.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 11.9%
Transportation and warehousing 6 10.2%
Other services (except public administration) 6 10.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 6.8%
Wholesale trade 3 5.1%
Finance and insurance 3 5.1%
Health care and social assistance 3 5.1%

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 45171 vs 45155 →

ZIP 45171 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 45171 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 45171 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 45171 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
45155 Mowrystown, OH 366 3.1 mi
45154 Mount Orab, OH 9,172 7.2 mi
45697 Winchester, OH 4,894 9.1 mi
45121 Georgetown, OH 9,036 11.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Brown County

45107 standard
Blanchester, OH
Pop: 9,236
45154 standard
Mount Orab, OH
Pop: 9,172
45121 standard
Georgetown, OH
Pop: 9,036
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 Sardinia, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45171 in? ▼
ZIP code 45171 (Sardinia) 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 45171? ▼
ZIP code 45171 in Sardinia, OH has a population of 6,054 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45171? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45171 is $73,838, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45171? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45171 is $182,700, which is 34% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45171? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45171 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45171? ▼
ZIP code 45171 has 59 business establishments employing approximately 423 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45171? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45171 are: Construction (11), Retail trade (9), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (7). There are 9 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45171? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45171 decreased by 2.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 83%. 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 45171? ▼
In ZIP code 45171, 62.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.0% 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 45171? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45171 is 42.1 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 45171? ▼
In ZIP code 45171, approximately 79.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45171? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45171 is 16.9% 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.