ZIP Code 45402
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Dayton · Montgomery County · Ohio
- Population
- 11,420
- Median income
- $48,401
- Median home value
- $135,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 31.0%
- Land area
- 10.8 sq mi
1,053/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 51% vs US
higher than 21% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.2
New York
ZIP code 45402 in Dayton, Ohio has a population of 11,420. The median household income is $48,401, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $135,700, 51% below the US average. 31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45402 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.8 square miles in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. The area is home to 11,420 residents, producing a population density of 1,053 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 45402 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45402 sits at $48,401 (34% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,035. The poverty rate stands at 23.3% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $135,700 (31% below the state average) with median rent at $1,015 per month, and 35.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45402 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 31.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.2, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 45402 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 45402
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45402.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
157 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
84 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
79 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
79 establishments
- Retail trade 53
Retail trade
53 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 45402, Dayton, 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
11,420
Population
10.8
Area (sq mi)
1,053
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45402?
36.2
Median Age
52.9%
Male
47.1%
Female
6.3%
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?
$48,401
Median Household Income
-34% vs state
$35,035
Per Capita Income
23.3%
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Unemployment Rate
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?
6,434
Total Housing Units
4,602
Occupied Units
1,832
Vacant Units
1.84
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$135,700
Median Home Value
-31% vs state
$1,015
Median Rent
1941
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
221
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+121%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45402 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +121% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.8% | 149 |
| 2021 | +0.4% | 150 |
| 2022 | +39.8% | 209 |
| 2023 | -1.4% | 206 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 221 |
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 698 business establishments in ZIP 45402, employing approximately 22,596 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,583,375,000.
698
Businesses
22,596
Employees
$1.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 157 | 22.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 84 | 12.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 79 | 11.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 79 | 11.3% |
| Retail trade | 53 | 7.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 35 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 30 | 4.3% |
| Information | 29 | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 3.6% |
| Construction | 23 | 3.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 3.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 19 | 2.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 11 | 1.6% |
| Educational services | 11 | 1.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 1.1% |
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 45402 vs 45405 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45405 | Dayton, OH | 18,948 | 2.3 mi |
| 45406 | Dayton, OH | 21,914 | 2.4 mi |
| 45409 | Dayton, OH | 12,868 | 2.7 mi |
| 45410 | Dayton, OH | 15,339 | 2.9 mi |
| 45439 | Dayton, OH | 10,000 | 4.1 mi |
| 45428 | Dayton, OH | 240 | 2.9 mi |
| 45403 | Dayton, OH | 15,006 | 3.4 mi |
| 45404 | Dayton, OH | 10,833 | 3.3 mi |
| 45414 | Dayton, OH | 21,055 | 5.7 mi |
| 45419 | Dayton, OH | 15,159 | 3.9 mi |
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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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