NeighborhoodRanked

Zip Code 45242

OH · Population: 21,990

A
86/100
92
A+
Safety
83
A
Affordability
87
A
Quality of Life
82
A
Jobs
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About Zip Code 45242

Zip code 45242 is located in Ohio and is home to approximately 21,990 residents. It receives an overall grade of A (score: 86/100), based on safety, affordability, quality of life, and employment metrics.

This area has significantly lower crime rates than most of the country, making it one of the safer places to live.

With a median household income of $114,801 and home values around $384,000, this zip code offers strong affordability. Residents typically spend a manageable share of their income on housing.

The community is highly educated — 68.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of ~33%.

The local job market is strong, with an unemployment rate of just 2.8%.

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
$114,801
Home Value
$384,000
Rent
$1,699/mo
Median Age
42
College Educated
68.7%
Unemployment
2.8%
Owner-Occupied
77.4%
Rent Burden
17.8% of income

Score Breakdown

DimensionScoreGradeInterpretation
Safety92A+Lower crime = higher score
Affordability83ALower cost relative to income = higher
Quality of Life87AEducation, commute, ownership
Jobs & Economy82ALower unemployment = higher
Overall86AWeighted 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).