ZIP Code 45503

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Springfield · Clark County · Ohio

Population
32,999

734/sq mi

Median income
$59,595

▼ 22% vs US

higher than 28% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$168,200

▼ 40% vs US

higher than 33% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.8%

Median age 41.1

Land area
45.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 45503 in Springfield, Ohio has a population of 32,999. The median household income is $59,595, which is 22% below the national average. Median home value is $168,200, 40% below the US average. 19.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45503 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 45.0 square miles in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio. The area is home to 32,999 residents, producing a population density of 734 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 45503 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45503 sits at $59,595 (18% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,336. The poverty rate stands at 15.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.1%. On housing, the median home value is $168,200 (15% below the state average) with median rent at $892 per month, and 60.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45503 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 19.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Clark County, so you can benchmark 45503 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 45503

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45503.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

32,999

Population

45.0

Area (sq mi)

734

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45503?

41.1

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

3.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.9%
African American 9.3%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

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

$33,336

Per Capita Income

15.8%

Poverty Rate

7.1%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.8%

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

What does housing look like?

15,403

Total Housing Units

14,202

Occupied Units

1,201

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 60.8%
Renter 39.2%

$168,200

Median Home Value

-15% vs state

$892

Median Rent

1968

Median Year Built

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

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 Code City Population Distance
45505 Springfield, OH 20,197 3.7 mi
45502 Springfield, OH 16,110 3.3 mi
45504 Springfield, OH 18,465 5.0 mi
45372 Tremont City, OH 375 5.2 mi
45506 Springfield, OH 14,055 6.0 mi
45368 South Charleston, OH 4,727 10.2 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Springfield, OH

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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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