Dayton, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45459
Montgomery County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,749
- 759/sq mi High-density area
- $89,592
- Median income Above-median income area
- $302,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Dayton pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 759
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45459 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45459 (Dayton, OH) rose +5.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.4 in 2023 to 202.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45459 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, with 27,749 residents across 36.5 square miles, a density of 759 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45459 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,592 (23% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $54,127. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.3% and unemployment is 2.8%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $302,100 (53% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 66.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,276.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Montgomery County, so 45459 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 45459
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45459.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
248 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
239 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
179 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
145 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
123 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45459, 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
27,749
Population
36.5
Area (sq mi)
759
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45459?
49.2
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
6.9%
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?
$89,592
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$54,127
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45459 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Dayton, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$89,592 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
14,003housing units
14,003
Total Housing Units
13,348
Occupied Units
655
Vacant Units
2.09
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$302,100
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$1,276
Median Rent
1978
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
+5.4%
YoY Change (2024)
203
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+103%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45459 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +103% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.1% | 142 |
| 2021 | +9.4% | 156 |
| 2022 | +13.2% | 176 |
| 2023 | +9.1% | 192 |
| 2024 | +5.4% | 203 |
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 1,426 business establishments in ZIP 45459, employing approximately 21,194 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,033,196,000.
1,426
Businesses
21,194
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 248 | 17.4% |
| Retail trade | 239 | 16.8% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 179 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 145 | 10.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 123 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 115 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 83 | 5.8% |
| Construction | 73 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 64 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 46 | 3.2% |
| Manufacturing | 27 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 25 | 1.8% |
| Information | 19 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 0.2% |
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 45459 vs 45429 →
ZIP 45459 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45458
Dayton (45458)
29,880 residents
- 45459
Dayton (45459)
27,749 residents
- 45429
Dayton (45429)
25,885 residents
- 45420
Dayton (45420)
25,438 residents
- 45440
Dayton (45440)
20,734 residents
- 45449
Dayton (45449)
18,175 residents
- 45410
Dayton (45410)
15,339 residents
- 45419
Dayton (45419)
15,159 residents
- 45409
Dayton (45409)
12,868 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45459 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45459 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45305
Bellbrook (45305)
$123,045 median income
- 45458
Dayton (45458)
$110,150 median income
- 45419
Dayton (45419)
$92,264 median income
- 45459
Dayton (45459)
$89,592 median income
- 45409
Dayton (45409)
$87,283 median income
- 45440
Dayton (45440)
$82,383 median income
- 45429
Dayton (45429)
$80,210 median income
- 45449
Dayton (45449)
$63,800 median income
- 45420
Dayton (45420)
$60,588 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45459 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45429 | Dayton, OH | 25,885 | 2.7 mi |
| 45458 | Dayton, OH | 29,880 | 3.2 mi |
| 45419 | Dayton, OH | 15,159 | 4.6 mi |
| 45449 | Dayton, OH | 18,175 | 4.0 mi |
| 45409 | Dayton, OH | 12,868 | 5.4 mi |
| 45440 | Dayton, OH | 20,734 | 4.2 mi |
| 45305 | Bellbrook, OH | 10,712 | 4.9 mi |
| 45439 | Dayton, OH | 10,000 | 4.6 mi |
| 45420 | Dayton, OH | 25,438 | 5.4 mi |
| 45410 | Dayton, OH | 15,339 | 7.0 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45459, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (27,749 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 45459 in?
ZIP code 45459 (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 45459?
ZIP code 45459 in Dayton, OH has a population of 27,749 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45459?
The median household income in ZIP 45459 is $89,592, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45459?
The median home value in ZIP 45459 is $302,100, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45459?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45459 is White at 86.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45459?
ZIP code 45459 has 1,426 business establishments employing approximately 21,194 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45459?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45459 are: Health care and social assistance (248), Retail trade (239), Professional, scientific, and technical services (179). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45459?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45459 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 103%. 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 45459?
In ZIP code 45459, 68.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.6% 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 45459?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45459 is 19.9 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 45459?
In ZIP code 45459, approximately 66.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45459?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45459 is 6.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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