| City: | Alpha, Ohio |
| County: | Greene County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:33:34 AM |
| Population: | 135 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 326 / 937 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.7103, -84.0229 |
| Land Area: | 0.111 sq mi |
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Alpha is a tiny Greene County hamlet just 0.11 square miles in size. Despite the small footprint, this compact community of 135 residents has an unusual combination of characteristics that set it apart from typical rural Ohio.
This is a PO Box Only Zone. There's no alternative mail delivery option for Alpha residents or the surrounding area. The Alpha post office maintains 112 PO Boxes for just 63 households, meaning the adoption rate is 1.78 times the local housing count. That pattern shows the post office serves people beyond Alpha's borders, likely from unincorporated areas nearby that lack carrier routes.
Mail delivery uses both rural routes and a single city carrier route, typical for communities that straddle rural and developed patterns. General Delivery is also available at the post office.
Alpha isn't poor, and it isn't struggling. Median household income stands at $112,733, well above Ohio averages. All 63 housing units are owner-occupied. There are no renters. Most homes date from before 1939, giving Alpha a historic character. The median home value is $115,100, reflecting the age and small-town location rather than economic distress.
The workforce pattern is striking. Of the employed residents tracked in census data, 112 work in transportation, warehousing, or utilities. That's nearly the entire labor force concentrated in one sector, suggesting Alpha either hosts a logistics facility or residents commute to nearby distribution centers in the Dayton metro area. Six business establishments employ 158 people total, indicating Alpha has small employers that draw workers from outside the ZIP.
Median age is 42.5 years. The population is 84% White, 14% identifying as two or more races, and 25% Hispanic or Latino. Everyone in the sample population was born in the United States. There are no veterans in the census sample, no children under 18 except one, and only 4 residents aged 65 or older. Education levels are modest: just 18.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Street names are simple and local: Alpha Road (the main route), Maple Drive, Orchard Lane. No grid system, no numbered streets. It's a place that grew organically, not from a surveyor's plat.
Alpha doesn't fit the typical small-town profile. It's not agricultural. It's not a bedroom community in the traditional sense. The transportation employment concentration and business establishment count suggest something specific draws workers here, but the residential population remains small and stable. The PO Box Only designation means anyone moving here needs to rent a box at the Alpha post office. Street addressing isn't an option.
Street names are simple and locally derived (Alpha Road, Maple Drive, Orchard Lane) with no numbered grid pattern, indicating organic growth rather than planned development.
ZIP Code 45301 has 135 residents and 63 households (average 2.14 persons per household). The median age is 42.5 years, slightly older than the state (39.8) and older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 40.7% male and 59.3% female, which is much lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are White (83.7%, much higher than the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 135Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 201Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,216.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $112,733Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 63Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $115,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.14Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 2.30Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 106 | 110 | 96 | 132 | 112 | 65 | 64 | 130 | 99 | 302 | 276 | 322 | 201 |
| Decennial Census | 130 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 135 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 42.5
Male Median Age: 40.1
Female Median Age: 54.5
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Female | 5 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Total | 6 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 11 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| White: | 113 | 94.17% |
| Black: | 2 | 1.67% |
| Hispanic:* | 4 | 3.33% |
| Asian: | 1 | 0.83% |
| American Indian: | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 120 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 55 | 40.74% | 40.1 years |
| Females: | 80 | 59.26% | 54.5 years |
| Total: | 135 | 100% | 42.5 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 201 | 100.00% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Population: | 201 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 201 | 100.00% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 0 | 0.00% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $112,733, which is much higher than the state median ($69,680), is up $71,327 (172.3%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $112,733. Family households earn a median of $0 versus $0 for nonfamily households (a difference of $0). By gender, male median income is $0 and female is $0, which is well under the state female median ($50,654), with a current gap of $0 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 83.6%, which is considerably higher than the state rate (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 0.0%, which is markedly below the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (61.6%).
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| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $41,406 | $41,326 | $40,430 | $43,208 | $43,482 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $96,080 | $98,684 | $108,393 | $112,733 |
| Median Family Income | $41,719 | $41,667 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $109,018 | $0 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Male Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Median Female Income | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Employed: | 112 | 83.58% |
| Unemployed: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 22 | 16.42% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 69 | 61.61% |
| Service: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Sales and Office: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 43 | 38.39% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 112 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $115,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $1,000 (0.88%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $115,100. The median gross rent is $0, which is far less than the state median ($988), and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $0. Of occupied housing, owners make up 100.00% (55.13% with a mortgage, 44.87% free-and-clear) and renters 0.00% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. Insufficient data for vacancy rate.
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| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $114,100 | $113,300 | $0 | $114,200 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $99,800 | $126,200 | $121,400 | $115,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0% |
| $500 to $999: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0% |
| Total: | 0 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 43 | 55.13% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 35 | 44.87% |
| Renter Occupied: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 78 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 78 | 100.00% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 78 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 78 | 100.00% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Units: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total Housing Units: | 78 | 100% |
In 2023, 18.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is comparable to the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 100.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 0.00%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 0.00%, which is on par with the state rate (9.20%). Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is college (58.11%). College enrollment is 58.11%, which is markedly above the state rate (24.50%), indicating the community is likely a college hub with student-driven housing and services.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 0 | 0.00% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 0 | 0.00% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some college, no degree: | 44 | 32.84% |
| Associate's degree: | 65 | 48.51% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 12 | 8.96% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 13 | 9.70% |
| Total: | 134 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 134 | 100.00% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 25 | 18.66% |
| Private Insurance: | 154 | 63.11% |
| Public Insurance: | 90 | 36.89% |
| No Insurance: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 244 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 244 | 100.00% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
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.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 31 | 41.89% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 0 | 0.00% |
| College or graduate school: | 43 | 58.11% |
| Total: | 74 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 0 | 0.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 31 | 41.89% |
ZIP Code 45301 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 5 business establishments, employing about 153 people with an annual payroll of $10,529,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 194Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 5Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,801,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,529,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 153Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 45301 is located in Greene County, Ohio, within the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 19430) and Ohio's 10th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 813,608 people, about 0.02% of whom live in ZIP Code 45301. It covers 0.111 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 19430Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 813,608Source: Census |
| MSA: | Dayton-Springfield, OH MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 0.111 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | --Source: Census |
| Congressional District: | 10Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 1129.76 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | --Source: Census |
| Place Name: | --Source: Census |
We could not locate which school district 45301 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
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 January 1, 2026.