ZIP Code 45459
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Dayton · Montgomery County · Ohio
- Population
- 27,749
- Median income
- $89,592
- Median home value
- $302,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 50.6%
- Land area
- 36.5 sq mi
759/sq mi
▲ 17% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 49.2
New York
ZIP code 45459 in Dayton, Ohio has a population of 27,749. The median household income is $89,592, which is 17% above the national average. Median home value is $302,100, 9% above the US average. 50.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45459 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 36.5 square miles in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio. The area is home to 27,749 residents, producing a population density of 759 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 45459 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45459 sits at $89,592 (23% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $54,127. The poverty rate stands at 6.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $302,100 (53% above the state average) with median rent at $1,276 per month, and 66.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45459 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 50.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 49.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Montgomery County, so you can benchmark 45459 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 45459
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$54,127
Per Capita Income
6.3%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 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?
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
$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 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 |
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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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