CensusDepth
Home / ZIP Codes / 45238

ZIP Code 45238

ZIP / ZCTA

Population: 48,936

ZIP Code Tabulation Areas (ZCTAs) are Census approximations of USPS ZIP codes. Boundaries may differ slightly from postal delivery areas, and estimates for less-populated ZCTAs carry higher margins of error.

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).

Quick Facts — 45238

What is the median household income in 45238?
The median household income in 45238 is $64,672 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
What is the poverty rate in 45238?
The poverty rate in 45238 is 9.2% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the median home value in 45238?
$168,800 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What is the average rent in 45238?
The median gross rent in 45238 is $913 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
What percentage of 45238 residents have a college degree?
26.7% of adults in 45238 hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
48,936
Median Income
$64,672
Median Home Value
$168,800
Poverty Rate
9.2%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.7%
Median Age
35.0 yrs
Since 2019 Median Income: +$13,274 (+25.8%) Home Value: +$45,500 (+36.9%) Poverty Rate: -0.4 pp (-4.2%) Bachelor's+: +1.4 pp (+5.5%) Unemployment: -1.5 pp (-28.8%)

Demographics

Total Population 48,936
Median Age 35.0
Female 50.7%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.6% White (non-Hisp.) 64.0% Black 27.5% Asian 0.7% Two or More 5.6% Other 1.0%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Indian
0.1%
Chinese
0.1%
Filipino
0.1%
Korean
0.1%
Vietnamese
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Cuban
0.5%
Mexican
0.3%
Puerto Rican
0.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Income & Poverty

Median Household Income $64,672 ±$4,403
Per Capita Income $81,710
Median Family Income $80,959
Poverty Rate 9.2%
Child Poverty Rate 15.1%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
SNAP Recipients 10.2%
Social Security Income
Retirement Income 19.3%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.0%
$10–15k
3.5%
$15–25k
6.0%
$25–35k
11.0%
$35–50k
14.7%
$50–75k
17.2%
$75–100k
15.3%
$100–150k
14.6%
$150–200k
7.2%
$200k+
5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Housing

Total Housing Units 21,834
Owner-Occupied 57.2%
Renter-Occupied 42.8%
Vacancy Rate 5.3%
Median Home Value $168,800
Median Gross Rent $913
Owner Cost Burden (30%+) 13.1%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+) 32.4%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
1.9%
$50–100k
8.7%
$100–200k
25.6%
$200–300k
26.2%
$300–500k
7.9%
$500k–$1M
1.4%
$1M+
0.4%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
7.5%
$500–1k
52.7%
$1–1.5k
29.0%
$1.5–2k
8.6%
$2–2.5k
1.0%
$2.5–3.5k
1.2%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
10.6%
1 vehicle
37.0%
2 vehicles
33.5%
3+
18.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
60.8%
Single-fam. att.
2.6%
2–4 units
4.1%
5–19 units
3.0%
20+ units
9.0%
Mobile home
0.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
10.3%
1940–1969
8.3%
1970–1999
21.9%
2000–2009
3.6%
2010+
0.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Education

High School or Higher 90.9%
Bachelor's or Higher 26.7%
Graduate Degree 8.6%
Some College / Associate 19.2%
Less Than High School 2.9%
Enrolled in School

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Employment

Labor Force Participation 69.2%
Unemployment Rate 3.7%
Work from Home 8.3%
Self-Employed 4.3%
Government Workers 11.3%
Private For-Profit 84.2%
Industry
Edu/Health
23.7%
Retail
12.3%
Transportation
10.7%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Arts/Entmt.
9.8%
Prof. Services
9.3%
Finance
7.0%
Construction
4.9%
Public Admin
3.8%
Wholesale
1.6%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture
0.1%
Occupation
Management
33.7%
Sales
24.6%
Food Prep
17.9%
Production
17.3%
Construction
6.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Commute

Median Travel Time 26.0 min
Drove Alone 73.7%
Carpool 11.2%
Public Transit 3.6%
Work from Home 8.3%
Walked 1.5%
Bicycle

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Households & Families

Total Households 20,685
Avg. Household Size 2.00
Avg. Family Size
Married-Couple Households 41.1%
Single-Mother Households
Single-Father Households
Living Alone
Households with Children 17.9%
Multigenerational

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Age Distribution

Under 5
6.8%
5–9
6.3%
10–14
8.4%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
15.7%
35–44
13.5%
45–54
10.7%
55–64
6.0%
65–74
5.6%
75–84
9.5%
85+
3.3%
Under 18: 26.5% Working age (18–64): 73.5% 65 and over: 14.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023

Social Characteristics

Immigration

Foreign Born 10.0%
Naturalized Citizen 32.5%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well 7.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Africa
76.2%
Asia
9.7%
Latin America
7.8%
Europe
5.8%

Veterans & Disability

Veteran 5.9%
With a Disability 12.1%
Cognitive Difficulty
Ambulatory Difficulty

Health Insurance

Insured 92.8%
Uninsured 7.2%
Employer Insurance
Medicaid
Medicare

Technology & Mobility

Broadband Internet 90.0%
Has a Computer 92.5%
Same House 1 Year Ago 88.2%
Moved from Abroad 0.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023