ZIP Code 45502 in Springfield, OH

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Springfield, Ohio
Counties:Clark County[Primary]
Champaign County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:25:06 AM
Population:16,767 [See All]
Area Codes:937 / 326
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:40.0005, -83.9027
Land Area:115.316 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 45502 has 16,767 residents and 6,616 households (average 2.49 persons per household). The median age is 46.9 years, significantly older than the state (39.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.2% male and 49.8% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (91.6%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Black or African American (2.3%, much lower than the state average of 12.5% and well below the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6%, 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:16,767Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:17,076Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:17,609Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:145.4 people per sq mile
Average Income:$87,378Source: Census ACS
Households:6,616Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$225,500Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.49Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:2.75Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--16,24115,96116,16915,83615,98215,36815,46415,77915,70815,29117,17917,71517,076
Decennial Census16,110------------------16,767------
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: 46.9

Male Median Age: 45.9

Female Median Age: 48

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male393480566561412331431511435551695663610538535343227136
Female339437560503358336416523418552620571690657554357230228
Total7329171,1261,0647706678471,0348531,1031,3151,2341,3001,1951,089700457364
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:15,36494.42%
Black:3822.35%
Hispanic:*2721.67%
Asian:980.60%
American Indian:440.27%
Hawaiian:70.04%
Other:1050.65%
Total:16,272100%
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:8,41850.21%45.9 years
Females:8,34949.79%48.0 years
Total:16,767100%46.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:16,86998.79%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:1040.61%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:570.33%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:460.60%
Total Population:17,076100%
Total Native Population:16,97399.40%
Total Foreign-born Population:1030.60%
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 $87,378, which is far above the state median ($69,680), is up $20,929 (31.5%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $14,472. Family households earn a median of $105,964 versus $39,444 for nonfamily households (a difference of $66,520). By gender, male median income is $68,488 and female is $54,758, which is much higher than the state female median ($50,654), with a current gap of $13,730 that has narrowed from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 59.7%, which is falls short of the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 3.1%, which is far lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (37.3%).

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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)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$66,449$63,574$65,760$63,960$66,667$68,948$68,508$69,804$72,906$73,902$75,990$85,023$87,378
Median Family Income$75,260$76,962$77,369$74,824$78,569$77,657$80,514$81,731$88,925$92,004$95,077$100,913$105,964
Median NonFamily Income$31,801$31,532$28,051$29,500$27,143$31,358$32,665$34,151$37,561$36,003$38,731$41,587$39,444
Median Male Income$55,337$56,540$57,384$54,664$56,389$53,470$55,243$56,829$58,831$59,671$63,453$68,105$68,488
Median Female Income$36,359$38,146$36,980$38,197$38,994$40,819$42,348$48,305$46,220$49,218$51,918$55,845$54,758
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:8,11357.70%
Unemployed:2641.88%
Not In Labor Force:5,68440.42%
Total:14,061100%
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:3,03037.35%
Service:1,10613.63%
Sales and Office:1,67020.58%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:99412.25%
Production, transportation, and material moving:1,31316.18%
Total Civilian Employed Population:8,113100%
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 $225,500, which is much lower than the national median ($303,400), is up $65,100 (40.59%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $61,400. The median gross rent is $886, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $316 (55.44%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $57. Of occupied housing, owners make up 86.79% (60.70% with a mortgage, 39.30% free-and-clear) and renters 13.21% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.33%, 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$160,400$155,000$154,300$153,600$154,000$150,000$157,600$164,800$164,100$169,000$179,100$210,800$225,500
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:364.11%
$500 to $999:46653.26%
$1,000 to $1,499:27931.89%
$1,500 to $1,999:40.46%
$2,000 to $2,499:262.97%
$2,500 to $2,999:00.00%
$3,000 or more:00.00%
No Rent:647.31%
Total:875100%
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$570$614$653$641$686$699$718$773$829$842$799$946$886
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):3,49052.68%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):2,26034.11%
Renter Occupied:87513.21%
Total Occupied Housing Units:6,625100%

Occupied Housing Units:6,62593.67%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):4486.33%
Total Housing Units:7,073100%
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:6,09686.19%
Multi-Family Units:4666.59%
Other Units:5117.22%
Total Housing Units:7,073100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 23.10% 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 92.20%, which is well above the national rate (89.40%). The uninsured rate is 4.60%, which is falls below the national rate (8.60%). The share of people in poverty is 5.30%, which is generally lower than the state rate (9.20%), up 0.50 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.20 percentage points. Poverty has been broadly stable, which may reflect structural barriers or offsetting gains and setbacks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (42.59%). College enrollment is 21.51%, 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:2291.89%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:7135.88%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):4,12634.05%
Some college, no degree:2,69722.25%
Associate's degree:1,55112.80%
Bachelor's degree:1,50412.41%
Graduate or professional degree:1,29910.72%
Total:12,119100%
High school or higher:11,17792.23%
Bachelor's degree or higher:2,80323.13%
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:12,56164.28%
Public Insurance:6,21131.78%
No Insurance:7693.94%
Total:19,541100%
Has Health Insurance:18,77296.06%
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 Poverty4.8%5.3%5.0%5.4%4.0%2.4%2.2%2.3%2.1%2.1%4.8%5.0%5.3%
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:2165.62%
Kindergarten:1243.23%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):1,63742.59%
High school (grades 9-12):1,04027.06%
College or graduate school:82721.51%
Total:3,844100%
Early Childhood:3408.84%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):2,80172.87%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 45502 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 359 business establishments, employing about 8,262 people with an annual payroll of $473,460,000. USPS data shows 7,072 residential mailboxes and 390 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:7,072Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:390Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:7,437Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:6,280Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:437Source: USPS
# of Businesses:359Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$130,457,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$473,460,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:8,262Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 45502 is located in Clark County, Ohio, within the Springfield, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 44220) and Ohio's 4th, 10th, and 15th Congressional Districts. This Metro area has a population of 135,445 people, about 12.38% of whom live in ZIP Code 45502. It covers 115.316 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.269 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Springfield, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:44220Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:135,445Source: Census
MSA:Dayton-Springfield, OH MSASource: Census
Land Area:115.316 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.269 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District:04,10,15Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:4664.87, 1129.76, 4738.93 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:--Source: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3974118Source: Census
Place Name:Springfield city; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


45503 | | 45501

Schools in ZIP Code 45502


ZIP Code 45502 is part of 4 school districts, including: Greenon Local School District (Grades PK thru 12), Northeastern Local School District (Grades PK thru 12), Northwestern Local School District (Grades PK thru 12) and Clark-Shawnee Local School District (Grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th). There are 9 public schools and 2 private school(s) in this ZIP Code. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Greenon High School 3950 S Tecumseh Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Greenon Local School District
Greenon Jr. High School 3950 S Tecumseh Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Greenon Local School District
Northeastern High School 1480 Bowman Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Northeastern Local School District
Rolling Hills Elementary School 2613 Moorefield Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Northeastern Local School District
Northwestern Elementary School 5610 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Northwestern Local School District
Northwestern Junior/Senior High School 5650 Troy Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Northwestern Local School District
Shawnee Elementary School 1841 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Clark-Shawnee Local School District
Shawnee Middle School/High School 1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Clark-Shawnee Local School District
Shawnee Middle School 1675 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Clark-Shawnee Local School District
Emmanuel Christian Academy 2177 Emmanuel Way
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Private School
Risen Christ Lutheran School 41 E Possum Rd
Springfield, OH 45502
District: Private School

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 45502


Wittenberg University Ward St At N Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45504
Type: Post Secondary
Clark State College 570 E Leffel Ln
Springfield, OH 45501-0570
Type: Post Secondary
Antioch University 900 Dayton St
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Type: Post Secondary
Antioch University-System Administration 900 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Type: Post Secondary
Antioch University-Phd Program In Leadership And Change 900 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
Type: Post Secondary
Antioch University Online 900 Dayton Street
Yellow Springs, OH 45387
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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