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Zip Code 45224

OH · Population: 20,915

C+
56/100
55
C+
Safety
60
B
Affordability
68
B
Quality of Life
43
C
Jobs
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About Zip Code 45224

Zip code 45224 is located in Ohio and is home to approximately 20,915 residents. It receives an overall grade of C+ (score: 56/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

Crime rates in this area are roughly in line with national averages.

The median household income here is $54,752, with home values near $146,200 and rents around $835/month. Affordability is moderate compared to the rest of the country.

About 32% of adults have a college degree, roughly in line with national averages.

The unemployment rate of 7.7% is above the national average, indicating a weaker local job market.

Scores are percentile-based: a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that dimension. Data is sourced from the US Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates) and the FBI Uniform Crime Report.

Demographics & Economics

Median Income
$54,752
Home Value
$146,200
Rent
$835/mo
Median Age
46
College Educated
32%
Unemployment
7.7%
Owner-Occupied
60.7%
Rent Burden
18.3% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety55C+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability60BLower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life68BEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy43CLower unemployment = higher
Overall56C+Weighted average

Methodology

All scores are percentile-based (0–100): a score of 85 means this zip code ranks better than 85% of all US zip codes on that metric. Safety uses FBI Uniform Crime Report state-level data (Phase 2 will add zip-level granularity). Economic and demographic data is from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates (2022).