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Springfield, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45502

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

16,110
54/sq mi
$88,988
Median income
$243,600
Median home value
27.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Springfield pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 28%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 44%
home value, US ZIPs
54
people per sq mi
86%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45502 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45502 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, home to 16,110 residents across 299.4 square miles, a density of 54 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45502 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $88,988 (22% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $41,145. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 2.6%. The typical home here is valued at $243,600 (24% above the state average); renters pay a median of $886 monthly, and 86.1% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.2, and the average commute is 27 minutes. To put 45502 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Clark County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 45502

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45502.

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 45502, Springfield, 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

16,110

Population

299.4

Area (sq mi)

54

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45502?

44.2

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.4%
African American 2.0%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%

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?

$88,988

Median Household Income

+22% vs state

$41,145

Per Capita Income

6.6%

Poverty Rate

2.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45502 ranks nationally

Springfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$88,988 Top 28% higher than 72% 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 59.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.7%

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

What does housing look like?

7,317

Total Housing Units

6,749

Occupied Units

568

Vacant Units

2.59

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 86.1%
Renter 13.9%

$243,600

Median Home Value

+24% vs state

$886

Median Rent

1979

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

+11.5%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45502 have increased 11.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 137
2021 +10.9% 151
2022 +16.9% 177
2023 +1.6% 180
2024 +11.5% 201

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 359 business establishments in ZIP 45502, employing approximately 8,262 people with a combined annual payroll of $473,460,000.

359

Businesses

8,262

Employees

$473.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 59 16.4%
Construction 41 11.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 37 10.3%
Health care and social assistance 33 9.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 28 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 28 7.8%
Retail trade 22 6.1%
Manufacturing 21 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 19 5.3%
Wholesale trade 18 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 5.0%
Finance and insurance 13 3.6%
Information 8 2.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.1%
Educational services 3 0.8%

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 45502 vs 45506 →

ZIP 45502 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 45502 ranks #4 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 45502 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 45502 ranks #2 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
45506 Springfield, OH 14,055 2.7 mi
45504 Springfield, OH 18,465 2.9 mi
45505 Springfield, OH 20,197 3.3 mi
45503 Springfield, OH 32,999 3.3 mi
45372 Tremont City, OH 375 6.1 mi
45319 Donnelsville, OH 293 6.7 mi
45316 Clifton, OH 115 9.1 mi
45349 North Hampton, OH 427 7.8 mi
45323 Enon, OH 5,019 7.9 mi
45387 Yellow Springs, OH 5,169 9.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Clark County

45503 standard
Springfield, OH
Pop: 32,999
45505 standard
Springfield, OH
Pop: 20,197
45504 standard
Springfield, OH
Pop: 18,465
45344 standard
New Carlisle, OH
Pop: 16,955
45506 standard
Springfield, OH
Pop: 14,055
45323 standard
Enon, OH
Pop: 5,019

Related Areas

Clark County Springfield, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45502 in? ▼
ZIP code 45502 (Springfield) is located in Clark County, Ohio. Clark County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/clark-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45502? ▼
ZIP code 45502 in Springfield, OH has a population of 16,110 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45502? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45502 is $88,988, which is 17% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45502? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45502 is $243,600, which is 12% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45502? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45502 is White at 93.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45502? ▼
ZIP code 45502 has 359 business establishments employing approximately 8,262 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45502? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45502 are: Other services (except public administration) (59), Construction (41), Professional, scientific, and technical services (37). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45502? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45502 increased by 11.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 45502? ▼
In ZIP code 45502, 59.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.7% 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 45502? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45502 is 26.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45502? ▼
In ZIP code 45502, approximately 86.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45502? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45502 is 6.6% 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.