PlainZIP

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
$63,025
Median income
$136,700
Median home value
14.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
22th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,317. Local economic indicators show a 16.5% poverty rate alongside 3.1% unemployment. Median home value sits at $136,700 (31% below the state average), median rent at $766 a month, and owner-occupancy at 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. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45347, 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 45347

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in New Paris, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45347.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45347?

43.3

Median Age

46.2%

Male

53.8%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 96.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

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

$33,317

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

25.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45347 ranks nationally

New Paris, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$63,025 35th percentile higher than 35% 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 55.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.1%

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

What does housing look like?

1,941

Total Housing Units

1,787

Occupied Units

154

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 83.3%
Renter 16.7%

$136,700

Median Home Value

-31% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45347 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 45347 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 45347 ranks #8 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Preble County

45320 standard
Eaton, OH
Pop: 15,691
45311 standard
Camden, OH
Pop: 6,367
45381 standard
West Alexandria, OH
Pop: 5,509
45338 standard
Lewisburg, OH
Pop: 5,298
45382 standard
West Manchester, OH
Pop: 1,269
45321 standard
Eldorado, OH
Pop: 931

Related Areas

Preble County New Paris, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.