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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 45406 has 20,622 residents and 9,135 households (average 2.24 persons per household). The median age is 39.3 years, about the same as the state (39.8) and about the same as the nation (38.8). The gender split is 47.0% male and 53.0% female, which is slightly lower than the national male share (49.1%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (79.3%, much higher than the state average of 12.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (13.3%, much lower than the state average of 77.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4%, 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:	20,622Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:	20,261Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:	22,948Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	4,139.3 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$43,241Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,135Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$82,300Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.24Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	4.45Source: 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	--	21,505	20,717	20,536	20,428	20,211	20,214	19,715	19,432	19,390	20,393	19,830	19,954	20,261
Decennial Census	21,914	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	20,622	--	--	--

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: 39.3

Male Median Age: 37.3

Female Median Age: 40.6

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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	669	664	741	725	617	618	552	511	585	494	601	693	729	571	407	286	120	101
Female	645	617	752	738	623	672	662	668	628	637	665	773	792	688	554	388	220	216
Total	1,314	1,281	1,493	1,463	1,240	1,290	1,214	1,179	1,213	1,131	1,266	1,466	1,521	1,259	961	674	340	317

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

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Population by Race

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White:	2,749	13.71%
Black:	16,351	81.52%
Hispanic:*	485	2.42%
Asian:	68	0.34%
American Indian:	61	0.30%
Hawaiian:	12	0.06%
Other:	331	1.65%
Total:	20,057	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:	9,684	46.96%	37.3 years
Females:	10,938	53.04%	40.6 years
Total:	20,622	100%	39.3 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	19,696	97.21%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	63	0.31%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	313	1.54%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	189	2.48%
Total Population:	20,261	100%
Total Native Population:	19,759	97.52%
Total Foreign-born Population:	502	2.48%

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 $43,241, which is much lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $12,509 (40.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,540. Family households earn a median of $58,264 versus $30,838 for nonfamily households (a difference of $27,426). By gender, male median income is $43,142 and female is $40,680, which is considerably lower than the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $2,462 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 64.2%, which is on par with the state rate (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 12.8%, which is markedly higher than the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Management (33.2%).

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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)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$30,732	$29,875	$28,244	$27,603	$28,258	$27,161	$27,197	$27,590	$28,701	$32,271	$35,294	$37,630	$43,241
Median Family Income	$37,281	$40,314	$37,627	$35,137	$36,496	$36,244	$36,710	$38,100	$39,386	$40,504	$43,741	$46,121	$58,264
Median NonFamily Income	$23,544	$21,080	$20,689	$21,578	$21,929	$21,282	$20,365	$20,286	$20,909	$21,405	$23,331	$27,667	$30,838
Median Male Income	$35,898	$37,371	$35,924	$33,043	$34,360	$33,252	$32,205	$31,122	$35,887	$38,554	$38,824	$43,319	$43,142
Median Female Income	$31,709	$31,042	$30,188	$28,850	$28,898	$29,518	$30,199	$31,327	$32,108	$31,983	$33,118	$35,573	$40,680

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:	9,009	55.94%
Unemployed:	1,323	8.21%
Not In Labor Force:	5,773	35.85%
Total:	16,105	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:	2,989	33.18%
Service:	1,814	20.14%
Sales and Office:	1,742	19.34%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	421	4.67%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,043	22.68%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	9,009	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 $82,300, which is considerably lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $9,000 (12.28%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $20,300. The median gross rent is $879, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $256 (41.09%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $162. Of occupied housing, owners make up 48.42% (53.17% with a mortgage, 46.83% free-and-clear) and renters 51.58% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 17.07%, which is considerably 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	$73,300	$68,700	$65,400	$64,300	$60,800	$60,900	$59,800	$60,000	$62,000	$63,200	$63,200	$75,200	$82,300

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:	430	9.40%
$500 to $999:	2,431	53.14%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,447	31.63%
$1,500 to $1,999:	69	1.51%
$2,000 to $2,499:	14	0.31%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	184	4.02%
Total:	4,575	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	$623	$604	$612	$612	$608	$611	$649	$688	$717	$743	$783	$847	$879

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):	2,283	25.74%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	2,011	22.67%
Renter Occupied:	4,575	51.58%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	8,869	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	8,869	82.93%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,826	17.07%
Total Housing Units:	10,695	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:	7,607	71.13%
Multi-Family Units:	3,088	28.87%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	10,695	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2023, 21.10% 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 88.00%, which is generally lower than the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 8.50%, which is on par with the state rate (6.40%). Private coverage is 50.50%, which is generally lower than the state rate (68.20%). Public coverage is 55.80%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 17.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 7.40 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 9.90 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 (44.74%). College enrollment is 12.47%, 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)

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Less than 9th grade:	422	3.06%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	1,237	8.98%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	4,486	32.55%
Some college, no degree:	3,759	27.28%
Associate's degree:	965	7.00%
Bachelor's degree:	1,718	12.47%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,194	8.66%
Total:	13,781	100%
High school or higher:	12,122	87.96%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,912	21.13%

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:	10,141	43.98%
Public Insurance:	11,211	48.62%
No Insurance:	1,705	7.39%
Total:	23,057	100%
Has Health Insurance:	21,352	92.61%

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	24.6%	23.5%	24.0%	24.7%	26.2%	28.5%	28.1%	29.1%	27.1%	24.7%	20.6%	20.5%	17.2%

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:	122	2.76%
Kindergarten:	316	7.14%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	1,981	44.74%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,457	32.90%
College or graduate school:	552	12.47%
Total:	4,428	100%
Early Childhood:	438	9.89%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	3,754	84.78%

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

City:	Dayton, Ohio
City Alias:	Trotwood
County:	Montgomery County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	12:24:02 AM
Population:	20,622 [See All]
Area Codes:	937 / 326
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	39.7819, -84.2416
Land Area:	4.982 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/45406/zip-code-45406.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	10,245Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	323Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	10,868Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,101Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	2,144Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	181Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$16,376,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$69,122,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	2,043Source: 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:	4.982 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.005 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 45406 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 45406

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 45406

Sources & References