PlainZIP

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
$59,595
Median income
$168,200
Median home value
19.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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
33th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,336. Poverty here runs at 15.8%, with unemployment measured at 7.1%. Housing costs here run $168,200 for a typical home value (15% below the state average), with rent averaging $892 a month; 60.8% of 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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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

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?

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)

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45503 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45503 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 45503 ranks #5 of 7 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Clark County

45505 standard
Springfield, OH
Pop: 20,197
45504 standard
Springfield, OH
Pop: 18,465
45344 standard
New Carlisle, OH
Pop: 16,955
45502 standard
Springfield, OH
Pop: 16,110
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 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.

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