ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 45014

Part of Fairfield, OH

Pop. 45,773·Butler County·119th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,357/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.6%

Month-over-Month

+1.0%

vs US Median

-$575

Reported rents

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ZIP 45014 · $1,357

More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,040

1 BR

$1,140

2 BR

$1,470

3 BR

$1,940

4 BR+

$2,150

Research median

$1,470/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 45014 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 45014 changed +4.6% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($75,661) is $1,892 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,470); a 3-bedroom is $1,940.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 45014. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$16,284/yr

At $1,357/mo median

Location

CityFairfield

StateOH

CountyButler County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.6% YoY, +1.0% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45014 (Fairfield, OH) is majority owner-occupied, 30.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

45,773

Median income

$75,661

Median age

Renters

37.2%

Age distribution

21.4%

24.8%

23.5%

12.7%

17.6%

Under 1821.4%

18–3424.8%

35–5423.5%

55–6412.7%

65+17.6%

Gender

49.6%

50.4%

Male49.6%

Female50.4%

Race & ethnicity

61.8%

14.6%

White61.8%

Black14.6%

Hispanic11.1%

Asian7.2%

Other5.3%

Education (25+)

30.8%

29.7%

30.2%

No HS diploma9.3%

HS diploma30.8%

Some college29.7%

Bachelor's+30.2%

Housing tenure

62.8%

37.2%

Owner62.8%

Renter37.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 45014 in Fairfield, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,169 → $1,357

up 16.1%

Income

$62,376 → $75,661

up 21.3%

Population

45,695 → 45,773

up 0.2%

Renter share

37.3% → 37.2%

-0.1 pts

Bachelor's+

30.1% → 30.2%

+0.1 pts

Median age

39.3 → 38

-1.3 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 45014 in Fairfield, OH stood at $1,169 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,357, reflecting a 16.1% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,376 in 2021 to $75,661 more recently. On paper, paychecks moved up faster than rent, which softens the affordability squeeze versus the 2021 baseline. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 45014 in Fairfield, OH market of 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 45014 covers Fairfield, OH. The median rent here is $1,357/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,140/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,470/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($75,661/yr), ZIP 45014 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.6% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45014?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (about $26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,357/mo in ZIP 45014. The local median household income is $75,661/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45014?

Rent in ZIP 45014 has risen 4.6% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 45014 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45014 is in the middle among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #119 of 229 at $1,357/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 45014 changed +4.6%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.