PlainZIP

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
$89,592
Median income
$302,100
Median home value
50.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 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.

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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Montgomery County, letting you compare 45459 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 45459

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dayton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45459.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45459?

49.2

Median Age

48.0%

Male

52.0%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 86.5%
African American 4.7%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%

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

How ZIP 45459 ranks nationally

Dayton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$89,592 Top 27% higher than 73% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.6%

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

Owner 66.4%
Renter 33.6%

$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 45459 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 45459 ranks #2 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 45459 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 45459 ranks #4 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
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

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
45431 standard
Dayton, OH
Pop: 26,315
45429 standard
Dayton, OH
Pop: 25,885

Related Areas

Montgomery County Dayton, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.