ZIP Code 45381
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West Alexandria · Preble County · Ohio
- Population
- 5,509
- Median income
- $62,263
- Median home value
- $204,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.3%
- Land area
- 132.7 sq mi
42/sq mi
▼ 18% vs US
higher than 33% of US ZIPs
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 45% of US ZIPs
Median age 42.4
New York
ZIP code 45381 in West Alexandria, Ohio has a population of 5,509. The median household income is $62,263, which is 18% below the national average. Median home value is $204,900, 26% below the US average. 18.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45381 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 132.7 square miles in West Alexandria, Preble County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,509 residents, producing a population density of 42 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 45381 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45381 sits at $62,263 (15% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $38,793. The poverty rate stands at 11.2% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 45381 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.4, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Preble County, so you can benchmark 45381 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 45381
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$38,793
Per Capita Income
11.2%
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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.
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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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