45246 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 45246, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

45246 is a zip code in Butler County and Hamilton County, Ohio, which covers Fairfield, West Chester, Forest Park, Glendale, Sharonville, Springdale, Springfield, and Woodlawn, with a total population of 13,530 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 45246 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 45246.

The estimated population of people living in 45246 is 13,530, with a median age of 40.7.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 45246 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
13,530
 -2.79% -6.64%
2020
13,919
 -3.79% -
2019
14,467
+1.84%
-
2018
14,206
 -1.98% -
2017
14,493
 - -

Population of 45246 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 45246 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
46.3%
49.2%
 -5.89%
Black/African American
32.7%
29.2%
 +11.99%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
12.8%
16.3%
 -21.47%
Asian
3.7%
3.2%
 +15.63%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.4%
1.7%
 +158.82%
Other
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 45246 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 45246 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 45246 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 45246 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.7 -0.49% 39 +4% 43.6 +0.23%
2020 40.9 -2.85% 37.5 -4.82% 43.5 -0.23%
2019 42.1 -0.24% 39.4 -6.64% 43.6 +3.07%
2018 42.2 +1.2% 42.2 -0.24% 42.3 +3.17%
2017 41.7 - 42.3 - 41 -

The median age of the 45246 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 45246 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 859 +13.31% 1,438 -56.05% 973 778
10 to 19 708 +10.55% 1,092 -0.75% 733 1,066
20 to 29 629 +28.62% 555 +3.26% 790 569
30 to 39 795 +2.67% 870 +3.93% 808 892
40 to 49 1,128 -34.66% 1,050 -27.39% 779 788
50 to 59 798 3.24% 927 -17.79% 795 769
60 to 69 742 -13.84% 873 -0.51% 644 859
70+ 768 +15.06% 1,261 +10.88% 888 1,399

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 45246 zip code is $63,571.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 45246.

  • Under 25
    $63,033.00
  • 25 to 44
    $68,761.00
  • 45 to 64
    $69,704.00
  • 65 and over
    $49,296.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 45246 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 45246, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 45246 is currently $81,061.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.42% of households in 45246 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 45246 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.16%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    18.09%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.41%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.58%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.42%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 45246 is $35,237.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 45246 by the total population of 45246.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 45246 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 45246 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    16.32%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31.01%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.50%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    38.80%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.38%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 45246 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 45246 zip over the age of 16 is 10,718.

Of those people, a total of 64.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 45246 is 61.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 45246 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 738 58.10% 17.90%
20 to 24 years 500 82.20% 26.00%
25 to 29 years 859 95.90% 1.90%
30 to 34 years 762 91.60% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,727 96.50% 1.40%
45 to 54 years 1,455 85.90% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 887 61.20% 3.50%
60 to 64 years 926 62.30% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 1,223 30.20% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,641 8.50% 8.60%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 45246. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 6,068 55.70% 2.60%
Black or African American 3,372 72.20% 8.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 12 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 460 88.30% 5.70%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 305 94.80% 0.00%
Two or more races 501 76.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 939 78.50% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 5,495 54.00% 3.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 45246 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 45246 is 6,539, with median earnings of $36,973.00.

Women in 45246 are earning approximately 63.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,539 $36,973.00
Male 3,134 $49,375.00
Female 3,405 $31,371.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 45246 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 356 $81,250.00
Business and Financial 298 $43,056.00
Computer and Mathematical 219 $75,295.00
Architecture and Engineering 101 $82,552.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $102,750.00
Community and Social Service 76 $50,833.00
Legal 37 $143,063.00
Educational and Library 363 $40,212.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 50 $41,875.00
Healthcare Practitioners 417 $59,464.00
Healthcare Support 172 $19,375.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 186 $29,063.00
Law Enforcement 99 $63,047.00
Food Preparation and Serving 498 $11,571.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 359 $25,361.00
Personal Care and Service 232 $21,237.00
Sales 479 $32,673.00
Office and Administrative Support 778 $41,278.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 252 $25,625.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $67,813.00
Production 558 $41,684.00
Transportation and Material Moving 373 $37,107.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 45246 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 45246.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 162 $90,694.00 194 $78,963.00
Business and Financial 77 $80,509.00 221 $41,919.00
Computer and Mathematical 203 $69,844.00 16 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 80 $83,021.00 21 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5 $0.00 16 $98,750.00
Community and Social Service 52 $51,667.00 24 $38,750.00
Legal 9 $0.00 28 $143,250.00
Educational and Library 130 $27,031.00 233 $40,495.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 16 $100,000.00 34 $40,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 81 $69,922.00 336 $57,619.00
Healthcare Support 10 $0.00 162 $18,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 181 $29,193.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 83 $59,726.00 16 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 191 $10,993.00 307 $12,118.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 147 $22,132.00 212 $25,694.00
Personal Care and Service 40 $10,577.00 192 $21,763.00
Sales 167 $62,891.00 312 $29,929.00
Office and Administrative Support 135 $37,212.00 643 $47,232.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 23 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 252 $25,625.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 132 $67,813.00 0 $0.00
Production 476 $42,664.00 82 $36,857.00
Transportation and Material Moving 223 $67,411.00 150 $13,864.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 5,705 households in 45246, with an average household size of 2.34 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,260 families living in the 45246 zip code with an average family size of 3.16 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 45246:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,118 219 923 2,445
Average Household Size 3.13 3.74 3.39 1.14
Total Families 2,118 219 923 0
Average Household Size 3.08 3.33 3.3 0

Poverty

Of the 3,260 families living in 45246, 10.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 45246:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 6,065 housing units in 45246.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,705 94.06%
Vacant 360 5.94%

40.84% of the total 6,065 housing units in 45246 are rental units. This is approximately 2,477 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,117 are occupied by the owner - or 51.39% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 45246 is $1,121.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 45246 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    111
  • Less than $500
    104
  • $500 to $999
    765
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,069
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    291
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    73
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    28
  • $3,000 or more
    147

Property Value

The median value of a property in 45246 is $149,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 45246 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    49
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    490
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,023
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    698
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    451
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    244
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    162
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 45246. The chart below shows the number of properties in 45246 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    615
  • 1940 to 1949
    124
  • 1950 to 1959
    872
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,537
  • 1970 to 1979
    686
  • 1980 to 1989
    903
  • 1990 to 1999
    836
  • 2000 to 2009
    331
  • 2010 to 2013
    145
  • 2014 or later
    16

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 45246 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    538
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,254
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,846
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,067

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 45246 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 45246 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 45246.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    110
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    855
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    675
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,277
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,150
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    447
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    856
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    46
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    173
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    314
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    109
  • 90 or more minutes
    13

Summary

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