45301 ZIP Code — Alpha, OH

Greene County, Ohio

ZIP code 45301 is located in Alpha, Ohio, within Greene County. It covers approximately 0.11 square miles and serves a population of 322 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326.

About ZIP code 45301

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 $121,400.

Median household income is $108,393. 78% 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.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 38% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 46% of civilians, above the national average of 7%; and disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 45301 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

322

population

0.11

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45301 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45301

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45301. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Alpha	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	322
Population density	2,927 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	057

Geography
Land area	0.11 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.7103
Longitude	-84.0229
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	39.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	31.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	23.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

322

Population

2,927

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$108,393

Median household income

$30,114

Per capita income

$121,400

Median home value

Median monthly rent

100.0%

Home ownership

0.0%

Poverty rate

0.0%

Unemployment

Housing units

37.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

35–44

65–74

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	140	43.5%
18 and over	182	56.5%
65 and over	48	14.9%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 100%

Group	Count	%
White	322	100%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	27.9%	39.0%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	51.2%	31.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.9%	23.4%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	5.8%	5.2%

$50k–$75k 34.7%

$100k–$150k 65.3%

Range	% of households
$50k–$75k	34.7%
$100k–$150k	65.3%
Median income	$108,393

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 13.3%

$100k–$150k 64.3%

$200k–$300k 22.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$121,400
Median rent / month	$0
Owner occupied	100.0%
Renter occupied	0.0%
Vacant	0.0%
Single-family detached	77.6%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.2
Avg household size (owned)	3.29

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.0%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	100.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.0%
2 bedrooms	0.0%
3 bedrooms	100.0%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.0%
1 vehicle	0.0%
2 vehicles	77.6%
3 or more	22.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	56.1%
Propane / LP gas	22.4%
Wood	21.4%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	77	78.6%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	21	21.4%
Female householder, no spouse	0	0.0%
Households with children under 18	64	65.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	34	34.7%
Average household size	3.29

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	0.0%	0.0%
Married	78.8%	100.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	21.2%	0.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 27.5%

Associate's degree 34.6%

Bachelor's degree 18.7%

Graduate / professional 19.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	37.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	13.4%
Kindergarten	20	13.4%
Elementary school	67	45.0%
High school	0	0.0%
College / grad school	42	28.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 51.1%

Transportation & utilities 29.8%

Education & healthcare 9.9%

Retail trade 9.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	70.2%
Service	0.0%
Sales & office	0.0%
Natural resources & construction	0.0%
Production & transportation	29.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.4%
Government	0.0%
Self-employed	15.6%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	100.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	0.0%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	0.0

Poverty

All people 0.0%

Under 18 years 0.0%

18 and over 0.0%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	77.6%
Retirement income	56.1%
Supplemental Security	0.0%
Cash public assistance	0.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	0.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.8%
High blood pressure	29.2%
High cholesterol	29.3%
Diabetes	8.4%
Heart disease	5.7%
Stroke	2.3%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	22.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	5.7%
Cancer	6.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.8%
Binge drinking	18.1%
No physical activity	17.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	31.6%
Depression	22.0%
Fair or poor health	9.2%
Poor mental health	13.8%
Poor physical health	7.3%
No health insurance	8.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.4%
Visited dentist	74.3%
Cholesterol screening	90.1%
Teeth loss	8.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	84	46.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.6%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	31.3%
65 and over	70.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	85.1%
Public insurance	28.0%
No insurance	0.0%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	302	93.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	322	100.0%
Born in same state	322	100.0%
Born in different state	259	80.4%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	0	0.0%
Not a US citizen	0	0.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	99	30.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
French	14	4.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	30.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45301

What city is ZIP code 45301 in?

ZIP code 45301 is primarily assigned to Alpha, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45301 in?

ZIP code 45301 falls within Greene County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 45301 have a large retiree population?

78% of households in ZIP code 45301 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 45301 have a large veteran population?

46% of civilians in ZIP code 45301 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Is ZIP code 45301 family-oriented?

44% of residents in ZIP code 45301 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45301?

The median home value in ZIP code 45301 is $121,400.

What timezone is ZIP code 45301 in?

ZIP code 45301 observes the EST timezone.