45502 ZIP Code — Springfield, OH

Clark County, Ohio

ZIP code 45502 is located in Springfield, Ohio, within Clark County. It covers approximately 115.33 square miles and serves a population of 17,715 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 326/937.

About ZIP code 45502

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $210,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 88%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,023. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average. 44% 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 25 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 11% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 45502 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,715

population

115.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45502 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45502

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45502. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Springfield	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45503 Springfield (3.5 mi) 45505 Springfield (3.7 mi) 45504 Springfield (4 mi) 45506 Springfield (4.2 mi) 45323 Enon (7.5 mi) 45387 Yellow Springs (8.9 mi) 45344 New Carlisle (10 mi) 45368 South Charleston (10.1 mi) 45369 South Vienna (11.4 mi) 45341 Medway (11.5 mi) 45324 Fairborn (12.6 mi) 45314 Cedarville (12.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,715
Population density	154 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	023

Geography
Land area	115.33 sq mi
Water area	0.27 sq mi
Latitude	39.9254
Longitude	-83.8146
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	326/937

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.2%	48.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	32.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	16.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

17,715

Population

154

People per sq mi

47.0

Median age

$85,023

Median household income

$39,593

Per capita income

$210,800

Median home value

$946

Median monthly rent

87.6%

Home ownership

6.6%

Poverty rate

3.9%

Unemployment

6,356

Housing units

24.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

318

Under 5

340

401

5–9

428

554

10–14

592

679

15–19

726

505

20–24

540

595

25–34

636

1,028

35–44

1,100

1,355

45–54

1,450

535

55–59

572

695

60–64

744

1,150

65–74

1,230

507

75–84

542

238

85+

255

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,480	19.6%
18 and over	14,235	80.4%
65 and over	3,922	22.1%
Median age	47.0 years

Race & ethnicity

White 94.3%

Two or more races 2.8%

Black or African American 1.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.4%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	16,771	94.3%
Two or more races	501	2.8%
Black or African American	339	1.9%
Hispanic or Latino	79	0.4%
Asian	53	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	45	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.2%	48.7%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	37.0%	32.2%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	28.6%	16.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	4.2%	2.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.7%

$10k–$15k 2.0%

$15k–$25k 7.1%

$25k–$35k 6.7%

$35k–$50k 9.7%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 14.8%

$100k–$150k 18.2%

$150k–$200k 15.0%

$200k+ 7.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.7%
$10k–$15k	2.0%
$15k–$25k	7.1%
$25k–$35k	6.7%
$35k–$50k	9.7%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	14.8%
$100k–$150k	18.2%
$150k–$200k	15.0%
$200k+	7.3%
Median income	$85,023

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 5.0%

$50k–$100k 4.4%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 26.0%

$200k–$300k 31.6%

$300k–$500k 19.2%

$500k–$1M 3.4%

$1M+ 0.1%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$210,800
Median rent / month	$946
Owner occupied	87.6%
Renter occupied	12.4%
Vacant	5.2%
Single-family detached	86.5%
Large apartment buildings	2.2%
Mobile homes	7.2%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.54

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.3%
2010–2019	5.7%
2000–2009	11.0%
1990–1999	16.7%
1980–1989	8.1%
1970–1979	21.3%
1960–1969	10.3%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	3.3%
1939 or earlier	15.0%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.4%
1 bedroom	2.8%
2 bedrooms	15.9%
3 bedrooms	50.7%
4 bedrooms	26.5%
5+ bedrooms	3.6%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	19.7%
2 vehicles	34.7%
3 or more	41.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	48.9%
Electricity	25.5%
Propane / LP gas	12.5%
Fuel oil	9.4%
Wood	2.1%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	4,373	64.1%
Cohabiting couple	330	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	556	8.1%
Female householder, no spouse	1,565	22.9%
Households with children under 18	1,988	29.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,793	40.9%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.2%	19.5%
Married	64.5%	57.0%
Separated	1.7%	0.9%
Widowed	1.9%	10.7%
Divorced	7.7%	11.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.7%

Some HS, no diploma 6.1%

HS graduate 34.3%

Some college, no degree 21.7%

Associate's degree 12.2%

Bachelor's degree 13.2%

Graduate / professional 10.8%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	92.2%
Bachelor's or higher	24.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	259	6.3%
Kindergarten	96	2.3%
Elementary school	1,699	41.5%
High school	1,116	27.3%
College / grad school	922	22.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.9%

Manufacturing 14.2%

Retail trade 11.0%

Construction 7.5%

Professional & management 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.5%

Public administration 6.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 5.0%

Other services 4.4%

Finance & real estate 4.3%

Wholesale trade 3.5%

Agriculture & mining 1.5%

Information 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	38.5%
Service	13.7%
Sales & office	20.4%
Natural resources & construction	11.5%
Production & transportation	16.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.7%
Government	19.0%
Self-employed	6.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	83.4%
Carpool	6.2%
Public transit	0.1%
Walk	0.8%
Work from home	8.7%
Other means	0.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.7

Poverty

All people 6.6%

Under 18 years 9.7%

18 and over 5.8%

Married-couple families 2.4%

Female-led households 24.3%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.5%
Retirement income	39.0%
Supplemental Security	3.0%
Cash public assistance	1.0%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	34.7%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	36.9%
Diabetes	11.6%
Heart disease	7.2%
Stroke	3.1%
Asthma	9.8%
Arthritis	28.6%
Kidney disease	2.9%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	19.5%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	24.7%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.7%
Depression	21.9%
Fair or poor health	13.4%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	10.0%
No health insurance	10.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	66.1%
Cholesterol screening	90.8%
Teeth loss	12.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,594	11.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	13.3%
Under 18	4.9%
18–64 years	11.0%
65 and over	26.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	78.0%
Public insurance	36.2%
No insurance	4.3%
Uninsured under 19	4.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	17,057	96.3%
Spanish	64	0.4%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	51	0.3%
Other languages	13	0.1%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,600	99.4%
Born in same state	17,532	99.0%
Born in different state	14,270	80.6%
Foreign born	68	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	115	0.6%
Not a US citizen	84	73.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,740	15.5%
Italian	2,537	14.3%
Arab	2,003	11.3%
English	258	1.5%
Norwegian	188	1.1%

Ancestry	Count	%
German	66	0.4%
Dutch	64	0.4%
Irish	56	0.3%
Polish	53	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.5%
Internet access	93.2%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45502

What city is ZIP code 45502 in?

ZIP code 45502 is primarily assigned to Springfield, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45502 in?

ZIP code 45502 falls within Clark County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45502 mostly owner-occupied?

88% of occupied units in ZIP code 45502 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45502 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 45502 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 45502 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 45502 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 45502?

ZIP code 45502 has an estimated population of 17,715 residents, with a density of 154 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 45502 in?

ZIP code 45502 observes the EST timezone.