PlainZIP

Camden, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45311

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

6,367
27/sq mi
$68,555
Median income
$194,600
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

44th pct
household income, US ZIPs
42th pct
home value, US ZIPs
27
people per sq mi
77%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45311 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45311 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Camden, Preble County, Ohio, home to 6,367 residents across 236.7 square miles, a density of 27 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45311 reports a modest median household income of $68,555 (6% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,889. Poverty here runs at 19.9%, with unemployment measured at 2.1%. The typical home here is valued at $194,600 (1% below the state average); renters pay a median of $837 monthly, and 76.7% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45311, plus 6 more within Preble County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 45311

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45311.

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 45311, Camden, 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

6,367

Population

236.7

Area (sq mi)

27

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45311?

46.2

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

0.9%

Foreign-Born

White 94.9%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$68,555

Median Household Income

-6% vs state

$31,889

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

2.1%

Unemployment Rate

29.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45311 ranks nationally

Camden, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,555 44th percentile higher than 44% 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 68.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

2,682

Total Housing Units

2,257

Occupied Units

425

Vacant Units

2.52

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 76.7%
Renter 23.3%

$194,600

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$837

Median Rent

1973

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

+3.0%

YoY Change (2024)

188

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+88%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45311 have increased 3.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +88% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.7% 135
2021 +8.3% 146
2022 +16.2% 170
2023 +7.5% 183
2024 +3.0% 188

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 67 business establishments in ZIP 45311, employing approximately 558 people with a combined annual payroll of $20,976,000.

67

Businesses

558

Employees

$21.0M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 10 14.9%
Retail trade 9 13.4%
Other services (except public administration) 9 13.4%
Manufacturing 6 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 6 9.0%
Wholesale trade 4 6.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 6.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 4 6.0%
Accommodation and food services 4 6.0%

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 45311 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 45311 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 45311 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 45311 ranks #4 of 9 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
45064 Somerville, OH 2,857 5.5 mi
45320 Eaton, OH 15,691 8.5 mi
45070 West Elkton, OH 192 6.3 mi
45330 Gratis, OH 834 7.5 mi
45003 College Corner, OH 697 7.0 mi
45056 Oxford, OH 27,038 10.3 mi
45381 West Alexandria, OH 5,509 10.5 mi
45062 Seven Mile, OH 688 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Preble County

45320 standard
Eaton, OH
Pop: 15,691
45381 standard
West Alexandria, OH
Pop: 5,509
45338 standard
Lewisburg, OH
Pop: 5,298
45347 standard
New Paris, OH
Pop: 4,324
45382 standard
West Manchester, OH
Pop: 1,269
45321 standard
Eldorado, OH
Pop: 931

Related Areas

Preble County Camden, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45311 in? ▼
ZIP code 45311 (Camden) is located in Preble County, Ohio. Preble County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/preble-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45311? ▼
ZIP code 45311 in Camden, OH has a population of 6,367 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45311? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45311 is $68,555, which is 10% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45311? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45311 is $194,600, which is 30% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45311? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45311 is White at 94.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45311? ▼
ZIP code 45311 has 67 business establishments employing approximately 558 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45311? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45311 are: Construction (10), Retail trade (9), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45311? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45311 increased by 3.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 88%. 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 45311? ▼
In ZIP code 45311, 68.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 45311? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45311 is 29.5 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 45311? ▼
In ZIP code 45311, approximately 76.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 23.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45311? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45311 is 19.9% 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.