| ZIP Code | 45402 |
|---|---|
| City | Dayton |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Montgomery County |
| Area Code | 326/937 |
| Elevation | 734 ft |
| Latitude | 39.760114 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -84.207627 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39113 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 35.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.91 |
| Below Poverty | 22.3% ▲ 123% above avg |
| College Grads | 42.6% ▲ 10% above avg |
| Unemployment | 7.0% ▲ 43% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 62 (1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,399 (22.7%) |
| Some College | 856 (13.9%) |
| Associates | 1,228 (19.9%) |
| Bachelors | 708 (11.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,922 (31.1%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $45,386 ▼ 41% below avg ↑ 71% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $105,900 ▼ 62% below avg ↑ 84% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $921/mo ↑ 35% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 6,484 |
| Vacant Units | 1,804 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 6,484 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,804 |
| Owner Occupied | 37.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 62.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.91 |
ZIP code 45402 is located in Dayton, Ohio, within Montgomery County. With a population of 9,964, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 35.9 years. Economically, 45402 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $45,386 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 45402 represents one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. The median home value of $105,900 is well below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $921 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 62.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 84% since 2019.
The population of 45402 is majority Black (56.79%). Residents are well-educated — 42.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 22.3%. Household income has grown by 71% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 45402 stands at 7.0%, which is above the national average. About 16% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 45402 in Dayton, OH is characterized as working-class, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 9,964 residents, a median household income of $45,386, and a median home value of $105,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.