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Yellow Springs, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45387

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

5,169
72/sq mi
$96,042
Median income
$332,900
Median home value
62.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Yellow Springs pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
72
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45387 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45387 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Yellow Springs, Greene County, Ohio, home to 5,169 residents across 71.4 square miles, a density of 72 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45387 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $96,042 (32% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $54,344. The poverty rate stands at 7.5% and the unemployment rate at 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $332,900 (69% above the state average) with median rent at $886 per month, and 72.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 62.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 56, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Greene County, letting you compare 45387 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 45387

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Yellow Springs, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45387.

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 45387, Yellow Springs, 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

5,169

Population

71.4

Area (sq mi)

72

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45387?

56.0

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

2.3%

Foreign-Born

White 85.8%
African American 5.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%

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?

$96,042

Median Household Income

+32% vs state

$54,344

Per Capita Income

7.5%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45387 ranks nationally

Yellow Springs, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$96,042 Top 22% higher than 78% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 74.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 62.3%

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

What does housing look like?

2,737

Total Housing Units

2,616

Occupied Units

121

Vacant Units

1.97

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.6%
Renter 27.4%

$332,900

Median Home Value

+69% vs state

$886

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

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

220

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+120%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45387 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.9% 157
2021 +9.0% 171
2022 +16.6% 199
2023 +4.3% 208
2024 +5.5% 220

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 154 business establishments in ZIP 45387, employing approximately 1,924 people with a combined annual payroll of $102,138,000.

154

Businesses

1,924

Employees

$102.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 28 18.2%
Accommodation and food services 25 16.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 15 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 15 9.7%
Other services (except public administration) 15 9.7%
Information 8 5.2%
Educational services 8 5.2%
Construction 6 3.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 6 3.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 3.9%
Manufacturing 5 3.3%
Wholesale trade 5 3.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 3.3%
Finance and insurance 4 2.6%

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 45387 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 45387 ranks #6 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 45387 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 45387 ranks the highest 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
45316 Clifton, OH 115 3.2 mi
45384 Wilberforce, OH 2,001 5.7 mi
45323 Enon, OH 5,019 4.2 mi
45324 Fairborn, OH 40,529 5.9 mi
45506 Springfield, OH 14,055 7.3 mi
45385 Xenia, OH 37,247 9.0 mi
45314 Cedarville, OH 5,916 6.9 mi
45319 Donnelsville, OH 293 8.7 mi
45502 Springfield, OH 16,110 9.7 mi
45341 Medway, OH 3,883 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Greene County

45324 standard
Fairborn, OH
Pop: 40,529
45385 standard
Xenia, OH
Pop: 37,247
45432 standard
Dayton, OH
Pop: 15,288
45434 standard
Dayton, OH
Pop: 12,163
45305 standard
Bellbrook, OH
Pop: 10,712
45430 standard
Dayton, OH
Pop: 7,402

Related Areas

Greene County Yellow Springs, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45387 in? ▼
ZIP code 45387 (Yellow Springs) is located in Greene County, Ohio. Greene County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/greene-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45387? ▼
ZIP code 45387 in Yellow Springs, OH has a population of 5,169 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45387? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45387 is $96,042, which is 26% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45387? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45387 is $332,900, which is 20% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45387? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45387 is White at 85.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45387? ▼
ZIP code 45387 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 1,924 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45387? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45387 are: Retail trade (28), Accommodation and food services (25), Professional, scientific, and technical services (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45387? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45387 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. 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 45387? ▼
In ZIP code 45387, 74.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 62.3% 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 45387? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45387 is 20.4 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 45387? ▼
In ZIP code 45387, approximately 72.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45387? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45387 is 7.5% 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.