45044 ZIP Code — Middletown, OH
Butler County, Ohio
ZIP code 45044 is located in Middletown, Ohio, within Butler County. It covers approximately 37.79 square miles and serves a population of 53,909 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.
About ZIP code 45044
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $211,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 63%.
The gap between median ($68,744) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
53,909
population
37.79
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45044 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45044
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45044. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Middletown | Acceptable |
| Middletown | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
45050 Monroe (0.4 mi)
45050 Monroe (0.4 mi)
45067 Trenton (6.4 mi)
45067 Trenton (6.4 mi)
45011 Hamilton (6.9 mi)
45011 Hamilton (6.9 mi)
45011 Hamilton (6.9 mi)
45011 Hamilton (6.9 mi)
45005 Franklin (6.9 mi)
45005 Franklin (6.9 mi)
45005 Franklin (6.9 mi)
45005 Franklin (6.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 53,909 |
| Population density | 1,427 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 017 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 37.79 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.55 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.4435 |
| Longitude | -84.3701 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 513 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 36.2% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 32.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.8% | 25.1% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
53,909
Population
1,427
People per sq mi
37.8
Median age
$68,744
Median household income
$36,875
Per capita income
$211,000
Median home value
$945
Median monthly rent
62.9%
Home ownership
13.7%
Poverty rate
5.6%
Unemployment
14,376
Housing units
29.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,562
Under 5
1,529
2,004
5–9
1,962
2,171
10–14
2,127
1,617
15–19
1,584
2,011
20–24
1,970
3,314
25–34
3,246
3,529
35–44
3,456
3,799
45–54
3,721
1,747
55–59
1,711
1,667
60–64
1,632
2,513
65–74
2,462
859
75–84
841
442
85+
433
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,616 | 25.3% |
| 18 and over | 40,293 | 74.7% |
| 65 and over | 7,550 | 14.0% |
| Median age | 37.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
74.3%
Black or African American
10.1%
Two or more races
5.7%
Hispanic or Latino
4.9%
Other race
2.8%
Asian
2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 42,124 | 74.3% |
| Black or African American | 5,717 | 10.1% |
| Two or more races | 3,210 | 5.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,764 | 4.9% |
| Other race | 1,594 | 2.8% |
| Asian | 1,205 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 50 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.0% | 36.2% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.7% | 32.3% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.8% | 25.1% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 6.5% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
4.3%
$15k–$25k
7.0%
$25k–$35k
8.4%
$35k–$50k
11.0%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
12.1%
$100k–$150k
14.2%
$150k–$200k
9.6%
$200k+
10.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.3% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.0% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 11.0% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.1% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.6% |
| $200k+ | 10.7% |
| Median income | $68,744 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
6.5%
$50k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
14.8%
$150k–$200k
10.7%
$200k–$300k
22.4%
$300k–$500k
23.8%
$500k–$1M
6.3%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,000 |
| Median rent / month | $945 |
| Owner occupied | 62.9% |
| Renter occupied | 37.1% |
| Vacant | 7.6% |
| Single-family detached | 72.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.0% |
| Mobile homes | 1.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.80 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.7% |
| 2010–2019 | 4.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 16.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 14.2% |
| 1980–1989 | 7.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.8% |
| 1940–1949 | 5.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 14.5% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 8.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.9% |
| 3 or more | 23.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 58.9% |
| Electricity | 37.9% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.7% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 9,821 | 48.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,424 | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,921 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,047 | 25.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,057 | 34.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,202 | 25.7% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 28.3% |
| Married | 48.9% | 49.0% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 11.2% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.6%
Some HS, no diploma
9.1%
HS graduate
31.8%
Some college, no degree
18.0%
Associate's degree
7.9%
Bachelor's degree
20.1%
Graduate / professional
9.5%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 87.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 904 | 6.6% |
| Kindergarten | 741 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 6,873 | 50.3% |
| High school | 2,735 | 20.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,424 | 17.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
20.8%
Manufacturing
17.7%
Retail trade
12.7%
Professional & management
10.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.9%
Finance & real estate
7.4%
Construction
5.0%
Transportation & utilities
4.9%
Other services
3.9%
Public administration
3.0%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 38.6% |
| Service | 17.6% |
| Sales & office | 19.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 18.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 87.8% |
| Government | 8.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.7% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.1% |
| Carpool | 8.2% |
| Public transit | 0.4% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 12.4% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.9 |
Poverty
All people
13.7%
Under 18 years
18.9%
18 and over
12.0%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
33.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 23.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| High blood pressure | 33.6% |
| High cholesterol | 30.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.6% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| Arthritis | 26.1% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 9.4% |
| Cancer | 6.1% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 28.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 24.4% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 12.0% |
| No health insurance | 13.7% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.1% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,777 | 6.9% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 14.7% |
| Under 18 | 7.4% |
| 18–64 years | 13.4% |
| 65 and over | 34.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 64.4% |
| Public insurance | 36.9% |
| No insurance | 8.7% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 5.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,818 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,721 | 3.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 1,126 | 2.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 110 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 198 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 51,208 | 95.0% |
| Born in same state | 50,254 | 93.2% |
| Born in different state | 39,047 | 72.4% |
| Foreign born | 954 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,701 | 5.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,294 | 47.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 8,493 | 15.8% |
| Italian | 6,828 | 12.7% |
| Arab | 3,281 | 6.1% |
| English | 520 | 1% |
| Polish | 281 | 0.5% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 194 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 82 | 0.2% |
| German | 53 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 32 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 92.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45044
What part of Middletown is ZIP code 45044?
ZIP code 45044 covers a portion of Middletown, Ohio, within Butler County.
What county is ZIP code 45044 in?
ZIP code 45044 falls within Butler County, Ohio.
What is the population of ZIP code 45044?
ZIP code 45044 has an estimated population of 53,909 residents, with a density of 1,426 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45044?
The median home value in ZIP code 45044 is $211,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 45044?
The median household income in ZIP code 45044 is $68,744, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45044 in?
ZIP code 45044 observes the EST timezone.