ZIP Code 45154 in Mount Orab, OH

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Mount Orab, Ohio
Names to Avoid:
Bardwell, Five Mile
Counties:Brown County[Primary]
Highland County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:19:36 AM
Population:9,439 [See All]
Area Codes:326 / 937
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.0679, -83.9188
Land Area:65.511 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 45154 has 9,439 residents and 3,608 households (average 2.61 persons per household). The median age is 39.8 years, about the same as the state (39.8) and slightly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 48.1% male and 51.9% female, which is about the same as the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (93.9%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:9,439Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:9,094Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:10,398Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:144.1 people per sq mile
Average Income:$77,345Source: Census ACS
Households:3,608Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$185,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.61Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.97Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--9,0889,4089,5739,2148,8869,3879,0288,9948,9278,7898,7108,6529,094
Decennial Census9,172------------------9,439------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 39.8

Male Median Age: 39.1

Female Median Age: 40.3

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male3022943223792152792682573042633103253252611781268348
Female2633113983402322832963113303392913333312642271848978
Total565605720719447562564568634602601658656525405310172126
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:8,86696.89%
Black:510.56%
Hispanic:*1281.40%
Asian:320.35%
American Indian:130.14%
Hawaiian:00%
Other:610.67%
Total:9,151100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4,53948.09%39.1 years
Females:4,90051.91%40.3 years
Total:9,439100%39.8 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:9,04799.48%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:80.09%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:230.25%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:160.43%
Total Population:9,094100%
Total Native Population:9,05599.57%
Total Foreign-born Population:390.43%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $77,345, which is far above the state median ($69,680), is up $31,165 (67.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $13,440. Family households earn a median of $82,516 versus $36,838 for nonfamily households (a difference of $45,678). By gender, male median income is $63,429 and female is $43,301, which is far less than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $20,128 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 63.5%, which is comparable to the state rate (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is just under the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Production (24.2%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$46,180$48,628$41,921$42,344$42,067$47,040$50,650$58,802$63,905$70,750$66,838$73,932$77,345
Median Family Income$56,250$55,154$49,346$47,005$45,673$49,468$57,206$68,281$76,364$82,111$82,697$83,119$82,516
Median NonFamily Income$21,359$26,842$25,721$26,838$31,423$35,819$32,500$39,934$38,693$35,313$29,345$34,704$36,838
Median Male Income$37,526$35,978$38,167$37,243$40,319$41,461$43,010$47,882$49,263$52,500$55,472$66,168$63,429
Median Female Income$34,088$33,250$31,434$40,599$31,250$38,629$40,275$43,631$39,795$43,173$40,767$41,259$43,301
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:4,12860.73%
Unemployed:1902.80%
Not In Labor Force:2,47936.47%
Total:6,797100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:95823.21%
Service:91622.19%
Sales and Office:88021.32%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:3769.11%
Production, transportation, and material moving:99824.18%
Total Civilian Employed Population:4,128100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $185,100, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $64,000 (52.85%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $43,200. The median gross rent is $859, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $205 (31.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $83. Of occupied housing, owners make up 73.63% (55.54% with a mortgage, 44.46% free-and-clear) and renters 26.37% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 7.65%, which is far lower than the national rate (10.43%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$121,100$115,100$111,400$108,200$107,100$115,700$122,600$135,200$141,900$145,100$147,100$169,700$185,100
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:13115.07%
$500 to $999:40346.38%
$1,000 to $1,499:19822.78%
$1,500 to $1,999:576.56%
$2,000 to $2,499:00.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:809.21%
Total:869100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$654$677$692$708$694$724$710$687$776$742$738$810$859
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):1,34840.90%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):1,07932.74%
Renter Occupied:86926.37%
Total Occupied Housing Units:3,296100%

Occupied Housing Units:3,29692.35%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):2737.65%
Total Housing Units:3,569100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:2,70375.74%
Multi-Family Units:3489.75%
Other Units:51814.51%
Total Housing Units:3,569100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 14.10% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.30%, which is on par with the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 7.70%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%). The share of people in poverty is 16.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), up 9.20 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 10.30 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (43.62%). College enrollment is 16.07%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:961.64%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:64811.09%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,92149.99%
Some college, no degree:80413.76%
Associate's degree:5489.38%
Bachelor's degree:5379.19%
Graduate or professional degree:2894.95%
Total:5,843100%
High school or higher:5,09987.27%
Bachelor's degree or higher:82614.14%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:5,45853.35%
Public Insurance:4,06939.78%
No Insurance:7036.87%
Total:10,230100%
Has Health Insurance:9,52793.13%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty7.3%8.3%10.9%10.7%11.4%11.7%11.6%9.1%6.2%8.1%12.8%14.6%16.5%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2079.24%
Kindergarten:783.48%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):97743.62%
High school (grades 9-12):61827.59%
College or graduate school:36016.07%
Total:2,240100%
Early Childhood:28512.72%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,67374.69%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 45154 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 159 business establishments, employing about 2,253 people with an annual payroll of $83,555,000. USPS data shows 3,984 residential mailboxes and 188 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,984Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:188Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,475Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:3,497Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:44Source: USPS
# of Businesses:159Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$20,030,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$83,555,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:2,253Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 45154 is located in Brown County, Ohio, within the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17140) and Ohio's 2nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,255,257 people, about 0.42% of whom live in ZIP Code 45154. It covers 65.511 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.251 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Cincinnati, OH-KY-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:17140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,255,257Source: Census
MSA:Cincinnati-Hamilton, OH-KY-IN CMSASource: Census
Land Area:65.511 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.251 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:02Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:3221.62 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3952906Source: Census
Place Name:Mount Orab village; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


45155 | | 45153

Schools in ZIP Code 45154


ZIP Code 45154 is in the Western Brown Local School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 3 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Mt Orab Middle School 472 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
District: Western Brown Local School District
Mt Orab Primary Elementary School 474 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
District: Western Brown Local School District
Western Brown High School 476 W Main St
Mount Orab, OH 45154
District: Western Brown Local School District
The Brown County Christian Academy 116 College Ave
Sardinia, OH 45171
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Louis School 250 N Broadway
Owensville, OH 45160
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Bernadette School 1453 Locust Lake Rd
Amelia, OH 45102
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 45154


Chatfield College 20918 State Route 251
Saint Martin, OH 45118-9705
Type: Post Secondary
Brown & Clermont Adult Career Campuses 718 West Plane Street
Bethel, OH 45106
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Cincinnati-Clermont College 4200 Clermont College Dr
Batavia, OH 45103
Type: Post Secondary
Southern State Community College 100 Hobart Drive
Hillsboro, OH 45133-9406
Type: Post Secondary
Athenaeum Of Ohio 6616 Beechmont Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45230-2091
Type: Post Secondary
Wilmington College 1870 Quaker Way
Wilmington, OH 45177
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on October 1, 2025.

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    • U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
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