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 Moderate-density area
- $62,263
- Median income Near-median income area
- $204,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 18.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
West Alexandria pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45381 (West Alexandria, OH) rose +13.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 186.9 in 2023 to 211.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $38,793. The poverty rate is 11.2%, with unemployment at 4.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $204,900 (4% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $756; 79.9% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Preble County, so 45381 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 45381
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in West Alexandria, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45381.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
9 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
9 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
7 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 45381?
42.4
Median Age
51.7%
Male
48.3%
Female
0.2%
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?
$62,263
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$38,793
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45381 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
West Alexandria, 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)
$62,263 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
2,441housing units
2,441
Total Housing Units
2,301
Occupied Units
140
Vacant Units
2.45
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,900
Median Home Value
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45381 vs 45330 →
ZIP 45381 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45309
Brookville (45309)
12,123 residents
- 45327
Germantown (45327)
8,917 residents
- 45311
Camden (45311)
6,367 residents
- 45345
New Lebanon (45345)
6,144 residents
- 45381
West Alexandria (45381)
5,509 residents
- 45338
Lewisburg (45338)
5,298 residents
- 45325 2,647
Farmersville (45325)
2,647 residents
- 45330 834
Gratis (45330)
834 residents
- 45070 192
West Elkton (45070)
192 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45381 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45381 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45327
Germantown (45327)
$94,741 median income
- 45325
Farmersville (45325)
$81,250 median income
- 45345
New Lebanon (45345)
$80,280 median income
- 45330
Gratis (45330)
$76,964 median income
- 45309
Brookville (45309)
$75,409 median income
- 45338
Lewisburg (45338)
$74,776 median income
- 45311
Camden (45311)
$68,555 median income
- 45381
West Alexandria (45381)
$62,263 median income
- 45070
West Elkton (45070)
$50,417 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45381, 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 (5,509 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 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.
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