45154 ZIP Code — Mount Orab, OH

Brown County, Ohio

ZIP code 45154 is located in Mount Orab, Ohio, within Brown County. It covers approximately 65.51 square miles and serves a population of 8,652 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/937/513/937.

About ZIP code 45154

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 2000s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $169,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 72%.

Median household income is $73,932. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 17% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45154 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce and economic challenges above the national average.

8,652

population

65.51

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45154 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45154

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45154. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Mount Orab	Acceptable
Mount Orab	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45176 Williamsburg (5.4 mi) 45118 Fayetteville (7.3 mi) 45171 Sardinia (7.5 mi) 45106 Bethel (11.1 mi) 45142 Lynchburg (11.4 mi) 45130 Hamersville (12.1 mi) 45160 Owensville (12.3 mi) 45103 Batavia (12.7 mi) 45121 Georgetown (12.9 mi) 45107 Blanchester (14.8 mi) 45122 Goshen (15.2 mi) 45102 Amelia (15.6 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,652
Population density	132 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	015

Geography
Land area	65.51 sq mi
Water area	0.25 sq mi
Latitude	39.0679
Longitude	-83.9188
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326/937/513/937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	44.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	35.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	18.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.3%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,652

Population

132

People per sq mi

35.9

Median age

$73,932

Median household income

$30,145

Per capita income

$169,700

Median home value

$810

Median monthly rent

71.5%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

5.6%

Unemployment

2,545

Housing units

17.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

453

Under 5

416

298

5–9

273

304

10–14

280

327

15–19

300

250

20–24

229

571

25–34

525

510

35–44

469

630

45–54

578

241

55–59

222

339

60–64

311

350

65–74

321

194

75–84

179

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,475	28.6%
18 and over	6,177	71.4%
65 and over	1,126	13.0%
Median age	35.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 97.7%

Black or African American 1.2%

Two or more races 0.6%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	8,450	97.7%
Black or African American	106	1.2%
Two or more races	54	0.6%
Asian	42	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	35.0%	44.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	38.7%	35.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	23.8%	18.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.5%	2.3%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 5.9%

$15k–$25k 12.5%

$25k–$35k 5.3%

$35k–$50k 11.2%

$50k–$75k 13.9%

$75k–$100k 19.2%

$100k–$150k 18.5%

$150k–$200k 6.4%

$200k+ 4.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	5.9%
$15k–$25k	12.5%
$25k–$35k	5.3%
$35k–$50k	11.2%
$50k–$75k	13.9%
$75k–$100k	19.2%
$100k–$150k	18.5%
$150k–$200k	6.4%
$200k+	4.5%
Median income	$73,932

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 12.1%

$100k–$150k 17.1%

$150k–$200k 25.0%

$200k–$300k 23.3%

$300k–$500k 10.5%

$500k–$1M 1.6%

$1M+ 1.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$169,700
Median rent / month	$810
Owner occupied	71.5%
Renter occupied	28.5%
Vacant	7.9%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.4%
Mobile homes	15.2%
Median rooms	5.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.84

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.8%
2010–2019	3.3%
2000–2009	25.7%
1990–1999	22.4%
1980–1989	12.0%
1970–1979	8.4%
1960–1969	1.4%
1950–1959	11.1%
1940–1949	4.8%
1939 or earlier	10.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.8%
1 bedroom	9.0%
2 bedrooms	20.1%
3 bedrooms	47.2%
4 bedrooms	19.7%
5+ bedrooms	2.2%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	1.5%
1 vehicle	23.8%
2 vehicles	42.2%
3 or more	32.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	22.9%
Electricity	54.7%
Propane / LP gas	11.7%
Fuel oil	2.1%
Wood	6.5%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,518	47.8%
Cohabiting couple	333	10.5%
Male householder, no spouse	426	13.4%
Female householder, no spouse	901	28.4%
Households with children under 18	1,079	34.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	830	26.1%
Average household size	2.72

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	31.8%	25.2%
Married	54.1%	49.4%
Separated	1.5%	1.2%
Widowed	2.7%	10.8%
Divorced	9.9%	13.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.0%

HS graduate 44.9%

Some college, no degree 16.2%

Associate's degree 7.6%

Bachelor's degree 11.5%

Graduate / professional 5.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.8%
Bachelor's or higher	17.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	191	9.7%
Kindergarten	43	2.2%
Elementary school	908	46.1%
High school	589	29.9%
College / grad school	239	12.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Manufacturing 18.2%

Education & healthcare 16.9%

Retail trade 12.0%

Professional & management 9.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.9%

Construction 8.5%

Other services 7.1%

Public administration 6.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.6%

Agriculture & mining 3.3%

Finance & real estate 3.2%

Information 1.2%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	28.2%
Service	21.4%
Sales & office	14.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.9%
Production & transportation	25.6%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	80.3%
Government	15.6%
Self-employed	4.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.8%
Carpool	14.9%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.7%
Work from home	3.1%
Other means	0.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	32.3

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 25.7%

18 and over 15.4%

Married-couple families 6.3%

Female-led households 40.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	27.9%
Retirement income	28.9%
Supplemental Security	6.3%
Cash public assistance	0.9%
Food stamps / SNAP	16.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.2%
High blood pressure	33.7%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.8%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	28.3%
Kidney disease	2.8%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	25.9%
Binge drinking	17.6%
No physical activity	27.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.1%
Depression	25.4%
Fair or poor health	15.9%
Poor mental health	17.8%
Poor physical health	11.1%
No health insurance	12.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.0%
Visited dentist	58.6%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	17.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	297	4.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.0%
Under 18	8.2%
18–64 years	16.2%
65 and over	32.4%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	62.9%
Public insurance	43.9%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	7,783	90.0%
Spanish	19	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	19	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,619	99.6%
Born in same state	8,612	99.5%
Born in different state	7,685	88.8%
Foreign born	7	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	33	0.4%
Not a US citizen	20	60.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,163	13.4%
French	916	10.6%
Arab	692	8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	103	1.2%
Irish	33	0.4%
Polish	11	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	36.7%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45154

What city is ZIP code 45154 in?

ZIP code 45154 is primarily assigned to Mount Orab, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45154 in?

ZIP code 45154 falls within Brown County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45154?

18% of residents in ZIP code 45154 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45154?

The median home value in ZIP code 45154 is $169,700.

What is the population of ZIP code 45154?

ZIP code 45154 has an estimated population of 8,652 residents, with a density of 132 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45154?

The median household income in ZIP code 45154 is $73,932, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45154 in?

ZIP code 45154 observes the EST timezone.