ZIP Code 45426
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Dayton · Montgomery County · Ohio
- Population
- 15,239
- Median income
- $51,908
- Median home value
- $123,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 23.1%
- Land area
- 49.9 sq mi
305/sq mi
▼ 32% vs US
higher than 17% of US ZIPs
▼ 55% vs US
higher than 18% of US ZIPs
Median age 45.8
New York
ZIP code 45426 in Dayton, Ohio has a population of 15,239. The median household income is $51,908, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $123,900, 55% below the US average. 23.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45426 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 49.9 square miles in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. The area is home to 15,239 residents, producing a population density of 305 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 45426 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45426 sits at $51,908 (29% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,897. The poverty rate stands at 20.5% and the unemployment rate at 11.6%. On housing, the median home value is $123,900 (37% below the state average) with median rent at $1,000 per month, and 55.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45426 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 23.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.8, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 45426 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 45426
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45426.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
30 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 11
Real estate and rental and leasing
11 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 11
Accommodation and food services
11 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 45426, 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
15,239
Population
49.9
Area (sq mi)
305
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45426?
45.8
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
3.6%
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?
$51,908
Median Household Income
-29% vs state
$31,897
Per Capita Income
20.5%
Poverty Rate
11.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 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?
7,984
Total Housing Units
7,040
Occupied Units
944
Vacant Units
1.98
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$123,900
Median Home Value
-37% vs state
$1,000
Median Rent
1967
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
+7.8%
YoY Change (2024)
168
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+68%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45426 have increased 7.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +68% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.7% | 100 |
| 2021 | +19.1% | 120 |
| 2022 | +6.1% | 127 |
| 2023 | +22.6% | 155 |
| 2024 | +7.8% | 168 |
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 158 business establishments in ZIP 45426, employing approximately 2,346 people with a combined annual payroll of $90,979,000.
158
Businesses
2,346
Employees
$91.0M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 40 | 25.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 30 | 19.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 10.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 11 | 7.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 8 | 5.1% |
| Construction | 7 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 3.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 4 | 2.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 2.5% |
| Information | 3 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 45426 vs 45416 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45416 | Dayton, OH | 5,740 | 3.0 mi |
| 45315 | Clayton, OH | 4,377 | 4.0 mi |
| 45406 | Dayton, OH | 21,914 | 4.1 mi |
| 45415 | Dayton, OH | 12,631 | 3.8 mi |
| 45417 | Dayton, OH | 31,281 | 4.8 mi |
| 45405 | Dayton, OH | 18,948 | 5.3 mi |
| 45322 | Englewood, OH | 21,447 | 6.7 mi |
| 45428 | Dayton, OH | 240 | 5.0 mi |
| 45414 | Dayton, OH | 21,055 | 6.1 mi |
| 45402 | Dayton, OH | 11,420 | 6.3 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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