ZIP Code 45338

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Lewisburg · Preble County · Ohio

Population
5,298

40/sq mi

Median income
$74,776

▼ 2% vs US

higher than 55% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$191,900

▼ 31% vs US

higher than 41% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
11.5%

Median age 39.3

Land area
131.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 45338 in Lewisburg, Ohio has a population of 5,298. The median household income is $74,776, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $191,900, 31% below the US average. 11.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45338 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 131.8 square miles in Lewisburg, Preble County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,298 residents, producing a population density of 40 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 45338 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45338 sits at $74,776 (2% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,293. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $191,900 (3% below the state average) with median rent at $863 per month, and 77.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45338 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 11.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Preble County, so you can benchmark 45338 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 45338

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45338.

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 45338, Lewisburg, 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

5,298

Population

131.8

Area (sq mi)

40

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45338?

39.3

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.5%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$74,776

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$33,293

Per Capita Income

15.4%

Poverty Rate

3.4%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 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 63.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.5%

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

What does housing look like?

1,900

Total Housing Units

1,835

Occupied Units

65

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.2%
Renter 22.8%

$191,900

Median Home Value

-3% vs state

$863

Median Rent

1962

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

+8.7%

YoY Change (2024)

199

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+99%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45338 have increased 8.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.9% 133
2021 +10.9% 148
2022 +9.6% 162
2023 +13.3% 183
2024 +8.7% 199

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 100 business establishments in ZIP 45338, employing approximately 1,629 people with a combined annual payroll of $99,593,000.

100

Businesses

1,629

Employees

$99.6M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 18 18.0%
Other services (except public administration) 14 14.0%
Retail trade 12 12.0%
Manufacturing 11 11.0%
Transportation and warehousing 7 7.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 7.0%
Accommodation and food services 7 7.0%
Finance and insurance 6 6.0%
Health care and social assistance 5 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 4.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.0%

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 Code City Population Distance
45378 Verona, OH 407 4.7 mi
45382 West Manchester, OH 1,269 5.1 mi
45309 Brookville, OH 12,123 6.5 mi
45381 West Alexandria, OH 5,509 8.2 mi
45304 Arcanum, OH 7,300 9.6 mi
45321 Eldorado, OH 931 7.3 mi
45358 Pitsburg, OH 356 9.9 mi
45354 Phillipsburg, OH 642 8.7 mi
45361 Potsdam, OH 288 10.4 mi
45320 Eaton, OH 15,691 10.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45338 in?
ZIP code 45338 (Lewisburg) 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 45338?
ZIP code 45338 in Lewisburg, OH has a population of 5,298 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45338?
The median household income in ZIP 45338 is $74,776, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45338?
The median home value in ZIP 45338 is $191,900, which is 31% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45338?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45338 is White at 96.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45338?
ZIP code 45338 has 100 business establishments employing approximately 1,629 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45338?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45338 are: Construction (18), Other services (except public administration) (14), Retail trade (12). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45338?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45338 increased by 8.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 99%. 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 45338?
In ZIP code 45338, 63.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.5% 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 45338?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45338 is 26.2 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 45338?
In ZIP code 45338, approximately 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45338?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45338 is 15.4% 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 Lewisburg, 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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