45338 ZIP Code — Lewisburg, OH

Preble County, Ohio

ZIP code 45338 is located in Lewisburg, Ohio, within Preble County. It covers approximately 49.24 square miles and serves a population of 4,639 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/937/513.

About ZIP code 45338

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $166,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 78%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $65,595. 38% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 15% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45338 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

4,639

population

49.24

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45338 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45338

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45338. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lewisburg	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45382 West Manchester (4.9 mi) 45321 Eldorado (5.7 mi) 45381 West Alexandria (7.9 mi) 45309 Brookville (8.3 mi) 45320 Eaton (8.7 mi) 45304 Arcanum (10.3 mi) 45347 New Paris (10.5 mi) 45345 New Lebanon (11.3 mi) 45315 Clayton (12.3 mi) 45315 Clayton (12.3 mi) 45346 New Madison (12.3 mi) 45337 Laura (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,639
Population density	94 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	135

Geography
Land area	49.24 sq mi
Water area	0.15 sq mi
Latitude	39.8392
Longitude	-84.5675
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326/937/513

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	40.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	38.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,639

Population

People per sq mi

39.3

Median age

$65,595

Median household income

$32,910

Per capita income

$166,000

Median home value

$866

Median monthly rent

77.7%

Home ownership

12.9%

Poverty rate

3.1%

Unemployment

1,546

Housing units

14.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

154

Under 5

164

122

5–9

130

193

10–14

205

131

15–19

140

127

20–24

136

286

25–34

304

265

35–44

281

233

45–54

248

142

55–59

151

146

60–64

156

275

65–74

293

143

75–84

152

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,209	26.1%
18 and over	3,430	73.9%
65 and over	925	19.9%
Median age	39.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.2%

Two or more races 1.8%

Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

Asian 0.6%

Other race 0.3%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,514	96.2%
Two or more races	83	1.8%
Hispanic or Latino	52	1.1%
Asian	26	0.6%
Other race	12	0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	41.4%	40.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.1%	38.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.6%	19.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.0%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.9%

$10k–$15k 3.2%

$15k–$25k 4.5%

$25k–$35k 7.4%

$35k–$50k 14.5%

$50k–$75k 24.2%

$75k–$100k 13.4%

$100k–$150k 19.5%

$150k–$200k 5.8%

$200k+ 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.9%
$10k–$15k	3.2%
$15k–$25k	4.5%
$25k–$35k	7.4%
$35k–$50k	14.5%
$50k–$75k	24.2%
$75k–$100k	13.4%
$100k–$150k	19.5%
$150k–$200k	5.8%
$200k+	3.6%
Median income	$65,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 16.1%

$100k–$150k 22.8%

$150k–$200k 25.9%

$200k–$300k 21.8%

$300k–$500k 8.2%

$500k–$1M 1.1%

$1M+ 2.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$166,000
Median rent / month	$866
Owner occupied	77.7%
Renter occupied	22.3%
Vacant	4.1%
Single-family detached	91.6%
Large apartment buildings	1.5%
Mobile homes	1.7%
Median rooms	6.4
Avg household size (owned)	2.38

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	1.3%
2000–2009	11.3%
1990–1999	14.4%
1980–1989	2.8%
1970–1979	12.5%
1960–1969	6.3%
1950–1959	12.9%
1940–1949	3.6%
1939 or earlier	34.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	3.9%
2 bedrooms	17.0%
3 bedrooms	57.0%
4 bedrooms	16.7%
5+ bedrooms	4.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.7%
1 vehicle	20.6%
2 vehicles	38.5%
3 or more	38.2%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	26.7%
Electricity	41.8%
Propane / LP gas	20.1%
Fuel oil	5.7%
Wood	3.4%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	965	51.2%
Cohabiting couple	174	9.2%
Male householder, no spouse	318	16.9%
Female householder, no spouse	429	22.7%
Households with children under 18	599	31.8%
Households with seniors (65+)	692	36.7%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	25.5%
Married	57.4%	50.5%
Separated	1.0%	2.8%
Widowed	4.5%	9.3%
Divorced	12.6%	11.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.7%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 50.4%

Some college, no degree 20.1%

Associate's degree 8.8%

Bachelor's degree 9.8%

Graduate / professional 5.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.0%
Bachelor's or higher	14.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	50	4.8%
Kindergarten	54	5.1%
Elementary school	529	50.4%
High school	202	19.3%
College / grad school	214	20.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.2%

Manufacturing 16.8%

Construction 13.3%

Retail trade 12.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.1%

Transportation & utilities 5.7%

Finance & real estate 5.7%

Professional & management 5.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.0%

Other services 2.7%

Public administration 2.5%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Information 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	14.4%
Sales & office	21.1%
Natural resources & construction	16.1%
Production & transportation	21.5%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.5%
Government	8.4%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.9%
Carpool	7.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.1%
Work from home	7.4%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.6

Poverty

All people 12.9%

Under 18 years 25.1%

18 and over 8.6%

Married-couple families 2.7%

Female-led households 31.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	37.9%
Retirement income	35.4%
Supplemental Security	3.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.8%
High blood pressure	33.8%
High cholesterol	33.3%
Diabetes	11.3%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	29.0%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.7%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	21.9%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	25.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.7%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	14.2%
Poor mental health	15.8%
Poor physical health	10.5%
No health insurance	10.8%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	66.6%
Cholesterol screening	89.4%
Teeth loss	13.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	268	7.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	12.6%
Under 18	4.5%
18–64 years	9.6%
65 and over	31.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	65.0%
Public insurance	44.2%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	4.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,321	93.1%
Spanish	12	0.3%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	12	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,611	99.4%
Born in same state	4,573	98.6%
Born in different state	3,797	81.8%
Foreign born	38	0.8%
Naturalized citizen	28	0.6%
Not a US citizen	18	64.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	603	13%
Arab	564	12.2%
French	491	10.6%
Norwegian	21	0.5%
Irish	19	0.4%

Ancestry	Count	%
Dutch	13	0.3%
German	6	0.1%
Polish	6	0.1%
English	5	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.7%
Internet access	91.0%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45338

What city is ZIP code 45338 in?

ZIP code 45338 is primarily assigned to Lewisburg, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45338 in?

ZIP code 45338 falls within Preble County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45338?

15% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 45338 have a large retiree population?

38% of households in ZIP code 45338 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45338?

The median home value in ZIP code 45338 is $166,000.

What is the population of ZIP code 45338?

ZIP code 45338 has an estimated population of 4,639 residents, with a density of 94 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45338 in?

ZIP code 45338 observes the EST timezone.