Springfield, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45506
Clark County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 14,055
- 439/sq mi High-density area
- $42,104
- Median income Below-median income area
- $107,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Springfield pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 7th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 12th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 439
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45506 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 45506 (Springfield, OH) rose +2.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 173.6 in 2023 to 177.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45506 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Springfield, Clark County, Ohio, home to 14,055 residents across 32.0 square miles, a density of 439 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45506 reports a modest median household income of $42,104 (42% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,543. Economic pressure is pronounced: 24.3% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.1%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $107,300 (46% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $872; owner occupancy is 57.6%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Clark County, so 45506 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 45506
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45506.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
20 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 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 45506, 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
14,055
Population
32.0
Area (sq mi)
439
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45506?
42.2
Median Age
49.3%
Male
50.7%
Female
4.6%
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?
$42,104
Median Household Income
-42% vs state ZIP avg
$26,543
Per Capita Income
24.3%
Poverty Rate
10.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45506 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Springfield, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$42,104 6th percentile higher than 6% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,444housing units
6,444
Total Housing Units
5,729
Occupied Units
715
Vacant Units
2.33
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$107,300
Median Home Value
-46% vs state ZIP avg
$872
Median Rent
1951
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
+2.1%
YoY Change (2024)
177
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+77%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45506 have increased 2.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +77% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 113 |
| 2021 | +16.0% | 131 |
| 2022 | +19.8% | 157 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 174 |
| 2024 | +2.1% | 177 |
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 134 business establishments in ZIP 45506, employing approximately 1,977 people with a combined annual payroll of $85,984,000.
134
Businesses
1,977
Employees
$86.0M
Annual Payroll
11
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 20 | 14.9% |
| Manufacturing | 17 | 12.7% |
| Construction | 15 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 11.2% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 10.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 9.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 6.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 4 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 2.2% |
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 45506 vs 45504 →
ZIP 45506 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
- 45387 5,169
Yellow Springs (45387)
5,169 residents
- 45323 5,019
Enon (45323)
5,019 residents
- 45349 427
North Hampton (45349)
427 residents
- 45372 375
Tremont City (45372)
375 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45506 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45506 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45387
Yellow Springs (45387)
$96,042 median income
- 45502
Springfield (45502)
$88,988 median income
- 45316
Clifton (45316)
$83,125 median income
- 45323
Enon (45323)
$80,781 median income
- 45349
North Hampton (45349)
$76,750 median income
- 45372
Tremont City (45372)
$70,500 median income
- 45504
Springfield (45504)
$69,960 median income
- 45319
Donnelsville (45319)
$67,708 median income
- 45503
Springfield (45503)
$59,595 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45506 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45504 | Springfield, OH | 18,465 | 3.4 mi |
| 45502 | Springfield, OH | 16,110 | 2.7 mi |
| 45505 | Springfield, OH | 20,197 | 4.8 mi |
| 45319 | Donnelsville, OH | 293 | 4.9 mi |
| 45323 | Enon, OH | 5,019 | 5.3 mi |
| 45372 | Tremont City, OH | 375 | 7.9 mi |
| 45316 | Clifton, OH | 115 | 7.3 mi |
| 45387 | Yellow Springs, OH | 5,169 | 7.3 mi |
| 45503 | Springfield, OH | 32,999 | 6.0 mi |
| 45349 | North Hampton, OH | 427 | 7.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45506, 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 (14,055 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 45506 in?
ZIP code 45506 (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 45506?
ZIP code 45506 in Springfield, OH has a population of 14,055 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45506?
The median household income in ZIP 45506 is $42,104, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45506?
The median home value in ZIP 45506 is $107,300, which is 61% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45506?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45506 is White at 56.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45506?
ZIP code 45506 has 134 business establishments employing approximately 1,977 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45506?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45506 are: Other services (except public administration) (20), Manufacturing (17), Construction (15). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45506?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45506 increased by 2.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 77%. 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 45506?
In ZIP code 45506, 55.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.3% 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 45506?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45506 is 20.2 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 45506?
In ZIP code 45506, approximately 57.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45506?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45506 is 24.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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