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Preble County
West Alexandria, OH
45381
45381 ZIP Code — West Alexandria, OH
Preble County, Ohio
ZIP code 45381 is located in
West Alexandria ,
Ohio ,
within Preble County .
It covers approximately 53.95 square miles and serves a population of
5,690 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 326/937/513 .
About ZIP code 45381
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 $174,700. Owner-occupancy is high at 81%, well above the national average.
Median household income is $71,196. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
College attainment at 20% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
Overall, ZIP code 45381 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.
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Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
5,690
Population density
105 / sq mi
State FIPS
39
County FIPS
135
Geography
Land area
53.95 sq mi
Water area
0.18 sq mi
Latitude
39.7285
Longitude
-84.5285
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
326/937/513
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.4%
40.4%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
39.8%
38.2%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
21.0%
19.0%
20.0%
Over $200k
2.9%
2.4%
5.2%
Demographics & statistics
$71,196
Median household income
$174,700
Median home value
20.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 1,171 20.6% 18 and over 4,519 79.4% 65 and over 1,171 20.6% Median age 42.9 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
2.1%
Group Count % White 5,418 93.9% Black or African American 120 2.1% Two or more races 102 1.8% Hispanic or Latino 83 1.4% Other race 49 0.8%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
36.4%
40.4%
43.3%
$50k – $100k
39.8%
38.2%
31.4%
$100k – $200k
21.0%
19.0%
20.0%
Over $200k
2.9%
2.4%
5.2%
Range % of households Under $10k 2.3% $10k–$15k 1.8% $15k–$25k 7.0% $25k–$35k 4.5% $35k–$50k 16.3% $50k–$75k 20.5% $75k–$100k 12.0% $100k–$150k 20.8% $150k–$200k 10.7% $200k+ 4.1% Median income $71,196
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $174,700 Median rent / month $726 Owner occupied 81.0% Renter occupied 19.0% Vacant 3.9% Single-family detached 87.8% Large apartment buildings 0.8% Mobile homes 0.0% Median rooms 6.3 Avg household size (owned) 2.54
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.3% 2010–2019 1.1% 2000–2009 8.2% 1990–1999 12.3% 1980–1989 13.0% 1970–1979 16.7% 1960–1969 11.6% 1950–1959 7.8% 1940–1949 7.7% 1939 or earlier 21.3%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 4.9% 2 bedrooms 16.6% 3 bedrooms 56.5% 4 bedrooms 18.3% 5+ bedrooms 3.6%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 4.5% 1 vehicle 21.9% 2 vehicles 38.4% 3 or more 35.2%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 31.2% Electricity 30.9% Propane / LP gas 22.8% Fuel oil 7.6% Wood 6.4% No fuel used 0.1%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 1,410 61.8% Cohabiting couple 80 3.5% Male householder, no spouse 430 18.9% Female householder, no spouse 360 15.8% Households with children under 18 734 32.2% Households with seniors (65+) 747 32.8% Average household size 2.50
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.8% 21.7% Married 58.2% 62.8% Separated 0.0% 0.2% Widowed 3.8% 8.9% Divorced 13.2% 6.4%
Education
Some college, no degree
23.6%
Graduate / professional
10.4%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 91.0% Bachelor's or higher 20.2%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 55 5.0% Kindergarten 75 6.8% Elementary school 420 38.3% High school 225 20.5% College / grad school 322 29.4%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
8.0%
Professional & management
4.5%
Public administration
3.4%
Agriculture & mining
3.0%
Transportation & utilities
2.7%
Finance & real estate
2.5%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 42.7% Service 17.2% Sales & office 15.8% Natural resources & construction 8.4% Production & transportation 15.9%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 77.8% Government 15.3% Self-employed 6.9% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 80.8% Carpool 6.2% Public transit 0.0% Walk 3.4% Work from home 9.0% Other means 0.5% Avg commute (minutes) 24.5
Poverty
Married-couple families
1.8%
Female-led households
23.0%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 35.7% Retirement income 29.8% Supplemental Security 2.2% Cash public assistance 0.4% Food stamps / SNAP 8.1%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 37.8% High blood pressure 33.8% High cholesterol 32.9% Diabetes 11.4% Heart disease 7.3% Stroke 3.2% Asthma 10.0% Arthritis 29.1% Kidney disease 2.9% Pulmonary disease 9.0% Cancer 7.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 22.6% Binge drinking 16.8% No physical activity 26.6% Less than 7 hrs sleep 35.8% Depression 23.9% Fair or poor health 15.0% Poor mental health 16.2% Poor physical health 10.9% No health insurance 11.6% Visited doctor (checkup) 76.3% Visited dentist 65.2% Cholesterol screening 88.8% Teeth loss 14.9%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 346 7.7%
Disability % Any disability 11.5% Under 18 2.7% 18–64 years 9.4% 65 and over 26.1%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 70.8% Public insurance 35.0% No insurance 6.9% Uninsured under 19 10.4%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 5,328 93.6% Spanish 6 0.1% Other Indo-European 3 0.1% Asian & Pacific Islander 3 0.1% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 5,671 99.7% Born in same state 5,671 99.7% Born in different state 4,657 81.8% Foreign born 0 0.0% Naturalized citizen 19 0.3% Not a US citizen 16 84.2%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % French 625 11% Arab 543 9.5% Italian 423 7.4% Irish 158 2.8%
Ancestry Count % English 47 0.8% Polish 28 0.5% Norwegian 6 0.1%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 40.1% Internet access 91.8%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45381
What city is ZIP code 45381 in?
ZIP code 45381 is primarily assigned to West Alexandria, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45381 in?
ZIP code 45381 falls within Preble County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 45381 mostly owner-occupied?
81% of occupied units in ZIP code 45381 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.
Does ZIP code 45381 have a large retiree population?
36% of households in ZIP code 45381 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45381?
The median home value in ZIP code 45381 is $174,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 45381?
ZIP code 45381 has an estimated population of 5,690 residents, with a density of 105 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 45381 in?
ZIP code 45381 observes the EST timezone.
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