PlainZIP

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
$42,104
Median income
$107,300
Median home value
14.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,543. The poverty rate stands at 24.3% and the unemployment rate at 10.1%. Housing costs here run $107,300 for a typical home value (46% below the state average), with rent averaging $872 a month; 57.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45506, plus 6 more within Clark County, give a clearer read than the 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 45506

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Springfield, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45506.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45506?

42.2

Median Age

49.3%

Male

50.7%

Female

4.6%

Foreign-Born

White 56.6%
African American 29.7%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%

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

$26,543

Per Capita Income

24.3%

Poverty Rate

10.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45506 ranks nationally

Springfield, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,104 7th percentile higher than 7% 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

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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 55.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.3%

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

What does housing look like?

6,444

Total Housing Units

5,729

Occupied Units

715

Vacant Units

2.33

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.6%
Renter 42.4%

$107,300

Median Home Value

-46% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45506 ranks #5 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 45506 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 45506 ranks #null 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
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

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
45502 standard
Springfield, OH
Pop: 16,110
45323 standard
Enon, OH
Pop: 5,019

Related Areas

Clark County Springfield, OH Ohio

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.

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