PlainZIP

West Alexandria, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45381

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

5,509
42/sq mi
$62,263
Median income
$204,900
Median home value
18.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

33th pct
household income, US ZIPs
45th pct
home value, US ZIPs
42
people per sq mi
80%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45381 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45381 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio, home to 5,509 residents across 132.7 square miles, a density of 42 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45381 reports a modest median household income of $62,263 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,793. 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 4.2%. On housing, the median home value is $204,900 (4% above the state average) with median rent at $756 per month, and 79.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. To put 45381 in local context, 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Preble County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 45381

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Alexandria, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45381.

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 45381, West Alexandria, 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

5,509

Population

132.7

Area (sq mi)

42

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 45381?

42.4

Median Age

51.7%

Male

48.3%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 95.1%
African American 1.8%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$62,263

Median Household Income

-15% vs state

$38,793

Per Capita Income

11.2%

Poverty Rate

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45381 ranks nationally

West Alexandria, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$62,263 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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 59.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,441

Total Housing Units

2,301

Occupied Units

140

Vacant Units

2.45

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.9%
Renter 20.1%

$204,900

Median Home Value

+4% vs state

$756

Median Rent

1970

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

+13.1%

YoY Change (2024)

211

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+111%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45381 have increased 13.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +111% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 134
2021 +10.7% 148
2022 +17.3% 174
2023 +7.4% 187
2024 +13.1% 211

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 80 business establishments in ZIP 45381, employing approximately 511 people with a combined annual payroll of $21,535,000.

80

Businesses

511

Employees

$21.5M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 17 21.3%
Other services (except public administration) 12 15.0%
Manufacturing 9 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 9 11.3%
Retail trade 7 8.8%
Wholesale trade 5 6.3%
Transportation and warehousing 5 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 5.0%
Finance and insurance 3 3.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 3.8%
Health care and social assistance 3 3.8%

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 45381 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 45381 ranks #5 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 45381 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 45381 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
45330 Gratis, OH 834 5.8 mi
45345 New Lebanon, OH 6,144 6.2 mi
45338 Lewisburg, OH 5,298 8.2 mi
45325 Farmersville, OH 2,647 6.0 mi
45070 West Elkton, OH 192 10.0 mi
45309 Brookville, OH 12,123 9.4 mi
45327 Germantown, OH 8,917 9.5 mi
45311 Camden, OH 6,367 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Preble County

45320 standard
Eaton, OH
Pop: 15,691
45311 standard
Camden, OH
Pop: 6,367
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 West Alexandria, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45381 in? ▼
ZIP code 45381 (West Alexandria) 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 45381? ▼
ZIP code 45381 in West Alexandria, OH has a population of 5,509 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45381? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45381 is $62,263, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45381? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45381 is $204,900, which is 26% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45381? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45381 is White at 95.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45381? ▼
ZIP code 45381 has 80 business establishments employing approximately 511 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45381? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45381 are: Construction (17), Other services (except public administration) (12), Manufacturing (9). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45381? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45381 increased by 13.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 111%. 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 45381? ▼
In ZIP code 45381, 59.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.3% 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 45381? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45381 is 25.1 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 45381? ▼
In ZIP code 45381, approximately 79.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45381? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45381 is 11.2% 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.