45068 ZIP Code — Waynesville, OH
Warren County, Ohio
ZIP code 45068 is located in Waynesville, Ohio, within Warren County. It covers approximately 70.59 square miles and serves a population of 11,947 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513/937.
About ZIP code 45068
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $300,300. Owner-occupancy is high at 83%, well above the national average.
The gap between median ($89,910) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 43% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
11,947
population
70.59
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45068 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45068
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45068. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Waynesville | Acceptable |
| Waynesville | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
45370 Spring Valley (5.4 mi)
45458 Dayton (6.9 mi)
45305 Bellbrook (7.5 mi)
45066 Springboro (8.4 mi)
45036 Lebanon (9.4 mi)
45036 Lebanon (9.4 mi)
45440 Dayton (9.5 mi)
45459 Dayton (9.7 mi)
45113 Clarksville (10.2 mi)
45429 Dayton (11.9 mi)
45430 Dayton (12.7 mi)
45005 Franklin (12.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 11,947 |
| Population density | 169 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 165 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 70.59 sq mi |
| Water area | 4.33 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.5325 |
| Longitude | -84.0674 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 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 | 27.2% | 24.5% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 30.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 30.8% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 13.5% | 14.0% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
11,947
Population
169
People per sq mi
44.9
Median age
$89,910
Median household income
$50,955
Per capita income
$300,300
Median home value
$1,233
Median monthly rent
82.8%
Home ownership
4.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
Unemployment
4,033
Housing units
42.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
277
Under 5
249
450
5–9
404
365
10–14
327
506
15–19
454
265
20–24
238
543
25–34
487
764
35–44
687
1,027
45–54
923
617
55–59
554
382
60–64
344
757
65–74
680
226
75–84
203
115
85+
103
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2,617 | 21.9% |
| 18 and over | 9,330 | 78.1% |
| 65 and over | 2,084 | 17.4% |
| Median age | 44.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
90.8%
Two or more races
4.3%
Asian
2.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.8%
Other race
0.2%
Black or African American
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,045 | 90.8% |
| Two or more races | 520 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 348 | 2.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 221 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 23 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 11 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 27.2% | 24.5% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 31.7% | 30.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 27.6% | 30.8% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 13.5% | 14.0% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.1%
$10k–$15k
3.4%
$15k–$25k
4.9%
$25k–$35k
2.9%
$35k–$50k
9.8%
$50k–$75k
18.7%
$75k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
11.6%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
21.0%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.1% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 2.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 11.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 21.0% |
| Median income | $89,910 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.5%
$50k–$100k
3.4%
$100k–$150k
8.0%
$150k–$200k
12.3%
$200k–$300k
23.8%
$300k–$500k
28.0%
$500k–$1M
18.1%
$1M+
3.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $300,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,233 |
| Owner occupied | 82.8% |
| Renter occupied | 17.2% |
| Vacant | 4.6% |
| Single-family detached | 90.7% |
| Large apartment buildings | 1.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% |
| Median rooms | 6.7 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.65 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 6.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 19.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 20.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.7% |
| 1940–1949 | 3.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 17.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 2.6% |
| 2 bedrooms | 15.1% |
| 3 bedrooms | 55.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 38.2% |
| 3 or more | 42.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 39.1% |
| Electricity | 28.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 20.3% |
| Fuel oil | 1.7% |
| Wood | 5.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,017 | 65.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 211 | 4.6% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 635 | 13.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 740 | 16.1% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,282 | 27.9% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,364 | 29.6% |
| Average household size | 2.58 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 22.7% | 17.2% |
| Married | 64.8% | 62.7% |
| Separated | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Widowed | 3.4% | 5.7% |
| Divorced | 7.6% | 13.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
4.3%
HS graduate
24.3%
Some college, no degree
20.1%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
21.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 42.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 122 | 4.8% |
| Kindergarten | 139 | 5.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,176 | 46.6% |
| High school | 693 | 27.5% |
| College / grad school | 393 | 15.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.2%
Professional & management
14.2%
Manufacturing
13.4%
Public administration
10.6%
Construction
9.2%
Retail trade
7.0%
Finance & real estate
6.0%
Arts, food & hospitality
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
3.6%
Other services
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
0.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 50.3% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 17.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.9% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 73.7% |
| Government | 20.4% |
| Self-employed | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.9% |
| Carpool | 6.8% |
| Public transit | 0.0% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 13.4% |
| Other means | 0.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 25.5 |
Poverty
All people
4.9%
Under 18 years
1.8%
18 and over
5.7%
Married-couple families
0.6%
Female-led households
43.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.1% |
| Retirement income | 27.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.2% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 37.2% |
| High blood pressure | 30.6% |
| High cholesterol | 32.3% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.5% |
| Arthritis | 26.0% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 7.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.3% |
| Binge drinking | 17.0% |
| No physical activity | 21.0% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.5% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 12.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.9% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 9.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.9% |
| Visited dentist | 70.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.6% |
| Teeth loss | 12.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 957 | 10.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.8% |
| Under 18 | 2.7% |
| 18–64 years | 4.9% |
| 65 and over | 25.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 85.6% |
| Public insurance | 24.5% |
| No insurance | 1.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 11,421 | 95.6% |
| Spanish | 71 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 16 | 0.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 55 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 11,705 | 98.0% |
| Born in same state | 11,548 | 96.7% |
| Born in different state | 8,644 | 72.4% |
| Foreign born | 157 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 242 | 2.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 157 | 64.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 2,285 | 19.1% |
| Italian | 1,834 | 15.4% |
| Arab | 809 | 6.8% |
| Irish | 112 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 97 | 0.8% |
| Polish | 52 | 0.4% |
| German | 10 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 4 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 38.5% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45068
What city is ZIP code 45068 in?
ZIP code 45068 is primarily assigned to Waynesville, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45068 in?
ZIP code 45068 falls within Warren County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 45068 mostly owner-occupied?
83% of occupied units in ZIP code 45068 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 45068 have a large veteran population?
10% of civilians in ZIP code 45068 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.
What is the population of ZIP code 45068?
ZIP code 45068 has an estimated population of 11,947 residents, with a density of 169 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45068?
The median home value in ZIP code 45068 is $300,300.
What timezone is ZIP code 45068 in?
ZIP code 45068 observes the EST timezone.