PlainZIP

Dayton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45439

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

10,000
628/sq mi
$52,035
Median income
$143,300
Median home value
17.9%
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
23th pct
home value, US ZIPs
628
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45439 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45439 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, home to 10,000 residents across 15.9 square miles, a density of 628 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45439 reports a modest median household income of $52,035 (29% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $29,769. Local economic indicators show a 27.5% poverty rate alongside 8.2% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $143,300 (27% below the state average) with median rent at $1,084 per month, and 55.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Montgomery County, letting you compare 45439 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 45439

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45439.

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 45439, 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

10,000

Population

15.9

Area (sq mi)

628

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 45439?

33.6

Median Age

47.8%

Male

52.2%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 70.6%
African American 15.2%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%

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?

$52,035

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$29,769

Per Capita Income

27.5%

Poverty Rate

8.2%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45439 ranks nationally

Dayton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$52,035 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 51.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,245

Total Housing Units

4,640

Occupied Units

605

Vacant Units

2.50

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.5%
Renter 44.5%

$143,300

Median Home Value

-27% vs state

$1,084

Median Rent

1969

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

+8.0%

YoY Change (2024)

202

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+102%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45439 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +16.5% 137
2021 +10.2% 151
2022 +11.6% 168
2023 +10.8% 187
2024 +8.0% 202

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 470 business establishments in ZIP 45439, employing approximately 14,108 people with a combined annual payroll of $883,226,000.

470

Businesses

14,108

Employees

$883.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 63 13.4%
Manufacturing 50 10.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 50 10.6%
Wholesale trade 48 10.2%
Retail trade 45 9.6%
Other services (except public administration) 42 8.9%
Accommodation and food services 36 7.7%
Construction 31 6.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 29 6.2%
Finance and insurance 21 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 3.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 9 1.9%
Information 5 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.6%

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 45439 vs 45409 →

ZIP 45439 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 45439 ranks #0 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 45439 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 45439 ranks #6 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
45409 Dayton, OH 12,868 2.3 mi
45449 Dayton, OH 18,175 2.8 mi
45419 Dayton, OH 15,159 2.9 mi
45402 Dayton, OH 11,420 4.1 mi
45429 Dayton, OH 25,885 3.3 mi
45428 Dayton, OH 240 3.6 mi
45405 Dayton, OH 18,948 6.3 mi
45417 Dayton, OH 31,281 4.3 mi
45459 Dayton, OH 27,749 4.6 mi
45406 Dayton, OH 21,914 5.9 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 45439 in? ▼
ZIP code 45439 (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 45439? ▼
ZIP code 45439 in Dayton, OH has a population of 10,000 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45439? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45439 is $52,035, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45439? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45439 is $143,300, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45439? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45439 is White at 70.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45439? ▼
ZIP code 45439 has 470 business establishments employing approximately 14,108 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45439? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45439 are: Health care and social assistance (63), Manufacturing (50), Professional, scientific, and technical services (50). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45439? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45439 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 45439? ▼
In ZIP code 45439, 51.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 45439? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45439 is 21.4 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 45439? ▼
In ZIP code 45439, approximately 55.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45439? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45439 is 27.5% 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.