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 Moderate-density area
- $68,555
- Median income Near-median income area
- $194,600
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 12.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Camden pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 44th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 42nd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45311 (Camden, OH) rose +3.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 183.0 in 2023 to 188.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,889. The poverty rate is 19.9%, with unemployment at 2.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $194,600 (1% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $837; 76.7% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Preble County, so 45311 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 45311
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Camden, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45311.
- Construction
Construction
10 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
9 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
6 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
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 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
Who lives in ZIP 45311?
46.2
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
Female
0.9%
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?
$68,555
Median Household Income
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$31,889
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
29.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45311 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Camden, 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)
$68,555 45th percentile higher than 45% 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
2,682housing units
2,682
Total Housing Units
2,257
Occupied Units
425
Vacant Units
2.52
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$194,600
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45311 vs 45064 →
ZIP 45311 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45056
Oxford (45056)
27,038 residents
- 45320
Eaton (45320)
15,691 residents
- 45311 6,367
Camden (45311)
6,367 residents
- 45381 5,509
West Alexandria (45381)
5,509 residents
- 45064 2,857
Somerville (45064)
2,857 residents
- 45330 834
Gratis (45330)
834 residents
- 45003 697
College Corner (45003)
697 residents
- 45062 688
Seven Mile (45062)
688 residents
- 45070 192
West Elkton (45070)
192 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45311 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45311 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45064
Somerville (45064)
$102,531 median income
- 45330
Gratis (45330)
$76,964 median income
- 45003
College Corner (45003)
$71,250 median income
- 45311
Camden (45311)
$68,555 median income
- 45320
Eaton (45320)
$64,903 median income
- 45381
West Alexandria (45381)
$62,263 median income
- 45062
Seven Mile (45062)
$52,917 median income
- 45070
West Elkton (45070)
$50,417 median income
- 45056
Oxford (45056)
$49,233 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45311, 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 (6,367 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 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.
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