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 Moderate-density area
- $73,838
- Median income Near-median income area
- $182,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45171 (Sardinia, OH) fell -2.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 188.4 in 2023 to 182.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,761. The poverty rate is 16.9%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $182,700 (7% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $899; 79.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Brown County, so 45171 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 45171
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Sardinia, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45171.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 45171?
44.2
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
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?
$73,838
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$37,761
Per Capita Income
16.9%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
42.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45171 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Sardinia, 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)
$73,838 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
2,905housing units
2,905
Total Housing Units
2,340
Occupied Units
565
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$182,700
Median Home Value
-7% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 45154
Mount Orab (45154)
9,172 residents
- 45121
Georgetown (45121)
9,036 residents
- 45171
Sardinia (45171)
6,054 residents
- 45697
Winchester (45697)
4,894 residents
- 45155 366
Mowrystown (45155)
366 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45171 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45171 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45154
Mount Orab (45154)
$74,087 median income
- 45171
Sardinia (45171)
$73,838 median income
- 45155
Mowrystown (45155)
$72,813 median income
- 45697
Winchester (45697)
$71,439 median income
- 45121
Georgetown (45121)
$60,188 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45171, 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 (6,054 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 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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