ZIP Code 45308

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Bradford · Darke County · Ohio

Population
4,682

35/sq mi

Median income
$70,435

▼ 8% vs US

higher than 47% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$171,000

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.1%

Median age 43.4

Land area
132.6 sq mi

New York

ZIP code 45308 in Bradford, Ohio has a population of 4,682. The median household income is $70,435, which is 8% below the national average. Median home value is $171,000, 39% below the US average. 13.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45308 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.6 square miles in Bradford, Darke County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,682 residents, producing a population density of 35 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 45308 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45308 sits at $70,435 (4% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,148. The poverty rate stands at 7.3% and the unemployment rate at 1.0%. On housing, the median home value is $171,000 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $907 per month, and 80.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45308 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.4, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Darke County, so you can benchmark 45308 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 45308

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45308.

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 45308, Bradford, 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

4,682

Population

132.6

Area (sq mi)

35

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45308?

43.4

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.2%
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 1.1%

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?

$70,435

Median Household Income

-4% vs state

$33,148

Per Capita Income

7.3%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 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 69.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,755

Total Housing Units

1,666

Occupied Units

89

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 80.7%
Renter 19.3%

$171,000

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$907

Median Rent

1954

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

+31.9%

YoY Change (2024)

218

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+118%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45308 have increased 31.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +118% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.3% 139
2021 +6.9% 148
2022 +19.2% 177
2023 -6.7% 165
2024 +31.9% 218

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 52 business establishments in ZIP 45308, employing approximately 508 people with a combined annual payroll of $27,584,000.

52

Businesses

508

Employees

$27.6M

Annual Payroll

8

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 10 19.2%
Transportation and warehousing 8 15.4%
Construction 7 13.5%
Manufacturing 5 9.6%
Retail trade 5 9.6%
Accommodation and food services 5 9.6%
Finance and insurance 4 7.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 5.8%

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
45328 Gettysburg, OH 525 2.2 mi
45318 Covington, OH 5,365 5.5 mi
45358 Pitsburg, OH 356 9.7 mi
45363 Russia, OH 1,770 8.5 mi
45380 Versailles, OH 5,477 8.7 mi
45359 Pleasant Hill, OH 1,970 7.5 mi
45337 Laura, OH 1,690 10.2 mi
45304 Arcanum, OH 7,300 10.2 mi
45339 Ludlow Falls, OH 1,234 10.1 mi
45333 Houston, OH 1,345 10.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45308 in?
ZIP code 45308 (Bradford) is located in Darke County, Ohio. Darke County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/darke-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45308?
ZIP code 45308 in Bradford, OH has a population of 4,682 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45308?
The median household income in ZIP 45308 is $70,435, which is 8% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45308?
The median home value in ZIP 45308 is $171,000, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45308?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45308 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45308?
ZIP code 45308 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 508 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45308?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45308 are: Other services (except public administration) (10), Transportation and warehousing (8), Construction (7). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45308?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45308 increased by 31.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 118%. 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 45308?
In ZIP code 45308, 69.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.1% 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 45308?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45308 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45308?
In ZIP code 45308, approximately 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 19.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45308?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45308 is 7.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Bradford, 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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