ZIP Code 45405

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Dayton · Montgomery County · Ohio

Population
18,948

1,859/sq mi

Median income
$43,973

▼ 42% vs US

higher than 8% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$84,200

▼ 70% vs US

higher than 5% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
20.7%

Median age 39.9

Land area
10.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 45405 in Dayton, Ohio has a population of 18,948. The median household income is $43,973, which is 42% below the national average. Median home value is $84,200, 70% below the US average. 20.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45405 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.2 square miles in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. The area is home to 18,948 residents, producing a population density of 1,859 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 45405 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45405 sits at $43,973 (40% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $25,140. The poverty rate stands at 25.8% and the unemployment rate at 12.4%. On housing, the median home value is $84,200 (57% below the state average) with median rent at $934 per month, and 36.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45405 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 20.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 45405 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 45405

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45405.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45405, 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

18,948

Population

10.2

Area (sq mi)

1,859

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45405?

39.9

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

3.2%

Foreign-Born

White 28.3%
African American 63.9%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
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?

$43,973

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$25,140

Per Capita Income

25.8%

Poverty Rate

12.4%

Unemployment Rate

18.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 20.7%

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

What does housing look like?

11,695

Total Housing Units

8,903

Occupied Units

2,792

Vacant Units

2.09

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 36.0%
Renter 64.0%

$84,200

Median Home Value

-57% vs state

$934

Median Rent

1947

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

-9.0%

YoY Change (2024)

136

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+36%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45405 have decreased 9.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +36% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +13.9% 97
2021 +9.1% 106
2022 +15.8% 123
2023 +21.1% 149
2024 -9.0% 136

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 180 business establishments in ZIP 45405, employing approximately 3,630 people with a combined annual payroll of $202,488,000.

180

Businesses

3,630

Employees

$202.5M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 43 23.9%
Retail trade 40 22.2%
Other services (except public administration) 20 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 16 8.9%
Finance and insurance 13 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 6.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 3.9%
Construction 5 2.8%
Manufacturing 4 2.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.2%
Educational services 4 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 2.2%
Wholesale trade 3 1.7%
Information 3 1.7%

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 45405 vs 45406 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45406 Dayton, OH 21,914 1.5 mi
45402 Dayton, OH 11,420 2.3 mi
45414 Dayton, OH 21,055 3.5 mi
45404 Dayton, OH 10,833 2.9 mi
45416 Dayton, OH 5,740 2.5 mi
45415 Dayton, OH 12,631 3.6 mi
45403 Dayton, OH 15,006 4.0 mi
45439 Dayton, OH 10,000 6.3 mi
45428 Dayton, OH 240 4.2 mi
45409 Dayton, OH 12,868 4.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45405 in?
ZIP code 45405 (Dayton) is located in Montgomery County, Ohio. Montgomery County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/montgomery-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45405?
ZIP code 45405 in Dayton, OH has a population of 18,948 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45405?
The median household income in ZIP 45405 is $43,973, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45405?
The median home value in ZIP 45405 is $84,200, which is 70% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45405?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45405 is African American at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45405?
ZIP code 45405 has 180 business establishments employing approximately 3,630 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45405?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45405 are: Health care and social assistance (43), Retail trade (40), Other services (except public administration) (20). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45405?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45405 decreased by 9.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 36%. 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 45405?
In ZIP code 45405, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 20.7% 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 45405?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45405 is 18.5 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 45405?
In ZIP code 45405, approximately 36.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 64.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45405?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45405 is 25.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Dayton, OH

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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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