PlainZIP

Dayton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45426

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

15,239
305/sq mi
$51,908
Median income
$123,900
Median home value
23.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dayton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

17th pct
household income, US ZIPs
18th pct
home value, US ZIPs
305
people per sq mi
55%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45426 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45426 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, home to 15,239 residents across 49.9 square miles, a density of 305 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45426 reports a modest median household income of $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.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 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 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 45426

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45426.

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 45426, Dayton, 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

15,239

Population

49.9

Area (sq mi)

305

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 45426?

45.8

Median Age

45.8%

Male

54.2%

Female

3.6%

Foreign-Born

White 20.5%
African American 70.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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

How ZIP 45426 ranks nationally

Dayton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,908 17th percentile higher than 17% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 55.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.1%

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

Owner 55.3%
Renter 44.7%

$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 45426 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 45426 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 45426 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 45426 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Montgomery County

45424 standard
Dayton, OH
Pop: 49,930
45342 standard
Miamisburg, OH
Pop: 36,784
45417 standard
Dayton, OH
Pop: 31,281
45458 standard
Dayton, OH
Pop: 29,880
45459 standard
Dayton, OH
Pop: 27,749
45431 standard
Dayton, OH
Pop: 26,315

Related Areas

Montgomery County Dayton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45426 in? ▼
ZIP code 45426 (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 45426? ▼
ZIP code 45426 in Dayton, OH has a population of 15,239 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45426? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45426 is $51,908, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45426? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45426 is $123,900, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45426? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45426 is African American at 70.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45426? ▼
ZIP code 45426 has 158 business establishments employing approximately 2,346 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45426? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45426 are: Retail trade (40), Health care and social assistance (30), Other services (except public administration) (17). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45426? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45426 increased by 7.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 68%. 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 45426? ▼
In ZIP code 45426, 55.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.1% 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 45426? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45426 is 25.4 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 45426? ▼
In ZIP code 45426, approximately 55.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45426? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45426 is 20.5% 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.