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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 45402 has 10,735 residents and 5,192 households (average 1.94 persons per household). The median age is 36.4 years, younger than the state (39.8) and slightly younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 52.1% male and 47.9% female, which is higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (62.5%, much higher than the state average of 12.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (28.6%, much lower than the state average of 77.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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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:	10,735Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	9,964Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	13,221Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,458.8 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$45,386Source: Census ACS

Households:	5,192Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$105,900Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	1.94Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	5.36Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	10,931	10,535	10,505	10,639	10,101	9,972	9,568	10,053	9,696	10,119	10,447	10,438	9,964
Decennial Census	11,420	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	10,735	--	--	--

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: 36.4

Male Median Age: 35.4

Female Median Age: 37.6

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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	241	288	363	358	444	562	506	368	338	317	322	371	413	304	178	81	77	57
Female	274	261	312	263	348	549	366	375	288	295	305	358	343	264	223	127	88	108
Total	515	549	675	621	792	1,111	872	743	626	612	627	729	756	568	401	208	165	165

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	3,067	29.41%
Black:	6,705	64.30%
Hispanic:*	337	3.23%
Asian:	142	1.36%
American Indian:	26	0.25%
Hawaiian:	10	0.10%
Other:	141	1.35%
Total:	10,428	100%

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.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	5,588	52.05%	35.4 years
Females:	5,147	47.95%	37.6 years
Total:	10,735	100%	36.4 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	9,441	94.75%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	70	0.70%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	200	2.01%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	253	4.55%
Total Population:	9,964	100%
Total Native Population:	9,511	95.45%
Total Foreign-born Population:	453	4.55%

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 $45,386, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $23,404 (106.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $18,836. Family households earn a median of $68,149 versus $29,617 for nonfamily households (a difference of $38,532). By gender, male median income is $56,362 and female is $58,781, which is considerably higher than the state female median ($50,654), with a current gap of $2,419 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 53.9%, which is much lower than the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 7.0%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (57.3%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$21,982	$21,351	$21,038	$18,036	$19,797	$20,718	$24,797	$26,894	$26,550	$30,487	$37,566	$44,225	$45,386
Median Family Income	$27,054	$27,158	$27,260	$26,790	$26,899	$26,161	$30,244	$36,036	$36,042	$40,720	$48,036	$59,255	$68,149
Median NonFamily Income	$15,942	$15,278	$14,643	$13,574	$13,907	$16,100	$17,643	$18,821	$17,760	$18,632	$27,686	$32,089	$29,617
Median Male Income	$33,810	$34,608	$34,917	$40,236	$40,139	$40,417	$41,049	$36,941	$43,869	$42,851	$50,500	$52,083	$56,362
Median Female Income	$42,659	$38,514	$34,292	$30,906	$28,837	$30,263	$30,444	$30,718	$30,901	$37,448	$47,551	$53,133	$58,781

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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

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Employment Status

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Employed:	3,900	49.37%
Unemployed:	298	3.77%
Not In Labor Force:	3,702	46.86%
Total:	7,900	100%

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)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,233	57.26%
Service:	688	17.64%
Sales and Office:	410	10.51%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	95	2.44%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	474	12.15%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	3,900	100%

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 $105,900, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $46,500 (78.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $48,500. The median gross rent is $921, which is well under the national median ($1,348), is up $275 (42.57%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $237. Of occupied housing, owners make up 37.22% (47.24% with a mortgage, 52.76% free-and-clear) and renters 62.78% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 27.82%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.38%).

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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)

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

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$59,400	$57,700	$58,500	$62,100	$61,100	$60,200	$56,200	$57,600	$57,400	$75,200	$89,100	$109,900	$105,900

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	730	24.85%
$500 to $999:	846	28.80%
$1,000 to $1,499:	742	25.26%
$1,500 to $1,999:	431	14.67%
$2,000 to $2,499:	58	1.97%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	32	1.09%
No Rent:	99	3.37%
Total:	2,938	100%

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

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$646	$629	$598	$587	$576	$560	$595	$630	$684	$728	$789	$896	$921

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	823	17.59%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	919	19.64%
Renter Occupied:	2,938	62.78%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	4,680	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	4,680	72.18%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,804	27.82%
Total Housing Units:	6,484	100%

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

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

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Single-Family Units:	4,158	64.13%
Multi-Family Units:	2,326	35.87%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	6,484	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 29.70% 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 88.40%, which is generally lower than the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.60%). Private coverage is 46.30%, which is generally lower than the state rate (68.20%). Public coverage is 53.90%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 14.50%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 24.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 8.50 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (53.95%). College enrollment is 23.07%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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)

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Less than 9th grade:	153	2.21%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	648	9.35%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,684	24.29%
Some college, no degree:	1,681	24.24%
Associate's degree:	708	10.21%
Bachelor's degree:	941	13.57%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,119	16.14%
Total:	6,934	100%
High school or higher:	6,133	88.45%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,060	29.71%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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

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Private Insurance:	4,261	43.24%
Public Insurance:	4,957	50.30%
No Insurance:	636	6.45%
Total:	9,854	100%
Has Health Insurance:	9,218	93.55%

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)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	38.7%	39.2%	37.5%	39.3%	38.2%	39.1%	31.3%	25.8%	23.0%	23.7%	17.5%	12.3%	14.5%

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)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	76	3.23%
Kindergarten:	124	5.27%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,270	53.95%
High school (grades 9-12):	341	14.49%
College or graduate school:	543	23.07%
Total:	2,354	100%
Early Childhood:	200	8.50%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	1,735	73.70%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Dayton, Ohio
County:	Montgomery County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:23:55 AM
Population:	10,735 [See All]
Area Codes:	937 / 326
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	39.7602, -84.1974
Land Area:	4.366 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/45402/zip-code-45402.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	6,815Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,182Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	8,104Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	3,604Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,223Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	698Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$464,396,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$1,583,375,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	22,596Source: CBP

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:	4.366 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.141 sq miSource: 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:	3921000Source: Census
Place Name:	Dayton city; OhioSource: Census

ZIP Code 45402 in Dayton, OH

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

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

Average Household Income

Employment Status

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

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

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

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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

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

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 45402

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 45402

Sources & References