New Paris, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45347
Preble County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,324
- 30/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $63,025
- Median income Near-median income area
- $136,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
New Paris pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 35th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 22nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 30
- people per sq mi
- 83%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45347 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 45347 (New Paris, OH) rose +8.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 178.3 in 2023 to 192.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45347 covers 142.7 square miles in New Paris, Preble County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,324 residents on file, a density of 30 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45347 reports a modest median household income of $63,025 (14% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,317. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 3.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $136,700 (31% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $766; owner occupancy is 83.3%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 26 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Preble County, so 45347 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 45347
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Paris, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45347.
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
13 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 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 45347, New Paris, 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
4,324
Population
142.7
Area (sq mi)
30
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45347?
43.3
Median Age
46.2%
Male
53.8%
Female
0.6%
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?
$63,025
Median Household Income
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$33,317
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
25.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45347 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
New Paris, 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)
$63,025 35th percentile higher than 35% 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
1,941housing units
1,941
Total Housing Units
1,787
Occupied Units
154
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$136,700
Median Home Value
-31% vs state ZIP avg
$766
Median Rent
1963
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
+8.2%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45347 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +15.2% | 124 |
| 2021 | +15.5% | 143 |
| 2022 | +7.3% | 154 |
| 2023 | +16.1% | 178 |
| 2024 | +8.2% | 193 |
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 61 business establishments in ZIP 45347, employing approximately 747 people with a combined annual payroll of $25,494,000.
61
Businesses
747
Employees
$25.5M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 13 | 21.3% |
| Retail trade | 13 | 21.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 13.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 11.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 9.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 4.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 3 | 4.9% |
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 45347 vs 45321 →
ZIP 45347 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 47374
Richmond (47374)
46,875 residents
- 45320 15,691
Eaton (45320)
15,691 residents
- 45347 4,324
New Paris (45347)
4,324 residents
- 45346 2,293
New Madison (45346)
2,293 residents
- 47341 2,283
Fountain City (47341)
2,283 residents
- 45382 1,269
West Manchester (45382)
1,269 residents
- 45321 931
Eldorado (45321)
931 residents
- 45332 612
Hollansburg (45332)
612 residents
- 47324 138
Boston (47324)
138 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45347 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45347 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45382
West Manchester (45382)
$95,652 median income
- 47341
Fountain City (47341)
$81,750 median income
- 45332
Hollansburg (45332)
$77,250 median income
- 45346
New Madison (45346)
$77,083 median income
- 47324
Boston (47324)
$70,893 median income
- 45321
Eldorado (45321)
$69,135 median income
- 45320
Eaton (45320)
$64,903 median income
- 45347
New Paris (45347)
$63,025 median income
- 47374
Richmond (47374)
$50,766 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45347 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45321 | Eldorado, OH | 931 | 4.5 mi |
| 45332 | Hollansburg, OH | 612 | 8.0 mi |
| 45346 | New Madison, OH | 2,293 | 7.3 mi |
| 45382 | West Manchester, OH | 1,269 | 8.0 mi |
| 47374 | Richmond, IN | 46,875 | 7.6 mi |
| 45320 | Eaton, OH | 15,691 | 10.0 mi |
| 47341 | Fountain City, IN | 2,283 | 9.3 mi |
| 47324 | Boston, IN | 138 | 10.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45347, 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 (4,324 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 45347 in?
ZIP code 45347 (New Paris) 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 45347?
ZIP code 45347 in New Paris, OH has a population of 4,324 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45347?
The median household income in ZIP 45347 is $63,025, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45347?
The median home value in ZIP 45347 is $136,700, which is 51% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45347?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45347 is White at 96.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45347?
ZIP code 45347 has 61 business establishments employing approximately 747 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45347?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45347 are: Construction (13), Retail trade (13), Other services (except public administration) (8). There are 8 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45347?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45347 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 45347?
In ZIP code 45347, 55.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.1% 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 45347?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45347 is 25.5 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 45347?
In ZIP code 45347, approximately 83.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 16.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45347?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45347 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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