Springfield, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45503
Clark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 32,999
- 734/sq mi High-density area
- $59,595
- Median income Below-median income area
- $168,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springfield pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 33rd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 734
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45503 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 45503 (Springfield, OH) rose +8.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.2 in 2023 to 192.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45503 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, with 32,999 residents across 45.0 square miles, a density of 734 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45503 reports a modest median household income of $59,595 (18% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,336. The poverty rate is 15.8%, with unemployment at 7.1%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $168,200 (15% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $892; 60.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 45503 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 45503
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45503.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
83 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
71 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
57 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
51 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
40 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 45503, 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
32,999
Population
45.0
Area (sq mi)
734
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45503?
41.1
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
3.3%
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?
$59,595
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$33,336
Per Capita Income
15.8%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Unemployment Rate
23.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45503 ranks nationally
Springfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$59,595 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
15,403housing units
15,403
Total Housing Units
14,202
Occupied Units
1,201
Vacant Units
2.25
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$168,200
Median Home Value
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$892
Median Rent
1968
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
+8.8%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45503 have increased 8.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 120 |
| 2021 | +14.6% | 138 |
| 2022 | +12.9% | 155 |
| 2023 | +14.1% | 177 |
| 2024 | +8.8% | 193 |
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 450 business establishments in ZIP 45503, employing approximately 7,084 people with a combined annual payroll of $264,445,000.
450
Businesses
7,084
Employees
$264.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 83 | 18.4% |
| Retail trade | 71 | 15.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 57 | 12.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 51 | 11.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 40 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 34 | 7.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 18 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 3.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.8% |
| Construction | 16 | 3.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 2.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 2.4% |
| Information | 9 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 6 | 1.3% |
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 45503 vs 45505 →
ZIP 45503 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45503
Springfield (45503)
32,999 residents
- 45505
Springfield (45505)
20,197 residents
- 45504
Springfield (45504)
18,465 residents
- 45502
Springfield (45502)
16,110 residents
- 45506
Springfield (45506)
14,055 residents
- 45368 4,727
South Charleston (45368)
4,727 residents
- 45372 375
Tremont City (45372)
375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45503 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45503 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45502
Springfield (45502)
$88,988 median income
- 45372
Tremont City (45372)
$70,500 median income
- 45504
Springfield (45504)
$69,960 median income
- 45368
South Charleston (45368)
$60,850 median income
- 45503
Springfield (45503)
$59,595 median income
- 45505
Springfield (45505)
$43,819 median income
- 45506
Springfield (45506)
$42,104 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45503 ranks #5 of 7 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45503, 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 (32,999 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 45503 in?
ZIP code 45503 (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 45503?
ZIP code 45503 in Springfield, OH has a population of 32,999 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45503?
The median household income in ZIP 45503 is $59,595, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45503?
The median home value in ZIP 45503 is $168,200, which is 40% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45503?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45503 is White at 82.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45503?
ZIP code 45503 has 450 business establishments employing approximately 7,084 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45503?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45503 are: Health care and social assistance (83), Retail trade (71), Accommodation and food services (57). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45503?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45503 increased by 8.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 45503?
In ZIP code 45503, 54.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.8% 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 45503?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45503 is 23.3 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 45503?
In ZIP code 45503, approximately 60.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 39.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45503?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45503 is 15.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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