City

Eaton, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Preble County  ·  Ohio

👥15,402Population
💰$68,740Median HH Income▼ 10% below avg
🎂44.0Median Age
🏠$167,900Median Home Value▼ 40% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊3.1%Unemployment▼ 36% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.9% Female 51.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.4%Hispanic: 0.6%Black: 0.8%Other: 2.9%Race
White95.4%
Hispanic0.6%
Black0.8%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
27%
65+
11%

Key Indicators

Median Age44.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.31
Below Poverty9.4% ≈ Avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment3.1% ▼ 36% below avg
No HS Diploma51 (0.5%)
HS Graduate4,414 (42.4%)
Some College1,438 (13.8%)
Associates1,425 (13.7%)
Bachelors906 (8.7%)
Graduate Degree2,184 (21%)

Education

No HS: 0.5%HS Grad: 42.4%Some College: 13.8%Associates: 13.7%Bachelors: 8.7%Graduate: 21%Edu
No HS0.5%
HS Grad42.4%
Some College13.8%
Associates13.7%
Bachelors8.7%
Graduate21.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.9%Renter: 24.2%Tenure
Owner75.9%
Renter24.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
22%
$150k–$200k
19%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
9%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,740 ▼ 10% below avg
Median Home Value$167,900 ▼ 40% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$792/mo
Total Housing Units7,069
Vacant Units523

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
93%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
41%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
15%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
58%
About Eaton, OH

Eaton is a city in Ohio, located in Preble County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 15,402 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 44 years.

Economically, Eaton is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,740 is near the national average. Approximately 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.1%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Eaton is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $167,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $792 per month. Homeownership is high at 75.9%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Eaton is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.39%).

Eaton, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Eaton
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
45320 15,402 $68,740 $167,900 $792 3.1% 29.7% 75.9%