ZIP Code 45171

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Sardinia · Brown County · Ohio

Population
6,054

31/sq mi

Median income
$73,838

▼ 3% vs US

higher than 53% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$182,700

▼ 34% vs US

higher than 39% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.0%

Median age 44.2

Land area
195.3 sq mi

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ZIP code 45171 in Sardinia, Ohio has a population of 6,054. The median household income is $73,838, which is 3% below the national average. Median home value is $182,700, 34% below the US average. 19.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45171 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 195.3 square miles in Sardinia, Brown County, Ohio. The area is home to 6,054 residents, producing a population density of 31 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 45171 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45171 sits at $73,838 (1% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $37,761. The poverty rate stands at 16.9% and the unemployment rate at 5.8%. On housing, the median home value is $182,700 (7% below the state average) with median rent at $899 per month, and 79.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45171 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 42 minutes. We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Brown County, so you can benchmark 45171 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 45171

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

6,054

Population

195.3

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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

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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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Sardinia, OH

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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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