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ZIP 45042

Pop. 27,652·Butler County·130th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,362/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-8.9%
vs US Median
-$603
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 45042 · $1,362
More affordable than 83% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$900
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,270
3 BR
$1,670
4 BR+
$1,850
Research median
$1,270/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,344/yr
At $1,362/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyButler County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -8.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45042 (Middletown, OH) is majority owner-occupied, 21.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,652
Median income
$69,520
Median age
41.6
Renters
27.8%
Age distribution
22.3%
18.7%
24.5%
14.5%
20%
Under 1822.3%
18–3418.7%
35–5424.5%
55–6414.5%
65+20%
Gender
50.3%
49.7%
Male50.3%
Female49.7%
Race & ethnicity
88%
White88%
Black2.8%
Hispanic4%
Other4.7%
Education (25+)
36.2%
34.9%
21.2%
No HS diploma7.7%
HS diploma36.2%
Some college34.9%
Bachelor's+21.2%
Housing tenure
72.2%
27.8%
Owner72.2%
Renter27.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45042 in Middletown, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$58,236 → $69,520
up 19.4%
Population
28,216 → 27,652
down 2.0%
Renter share
31.3% → 27.8%
-3.5 pts
Bachelor's+
19.9% → 21.2%
+1.3 pts
Median age
40.1 → 41.6
+1.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $58,236 to $69,520 across the same window, up 19.4% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.0% since 2021, moving from about 28,216 residents to roughly 27,652. Renters now make up 27.8% of households, compared with 31.3% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45042 covers Middletown, OH. The median rent here is $1,362/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($69,520/yr), ZIP 45042 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45042?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45042 (Middletown, OH) is $1,362. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45042 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45042's median rent of $1,362/mo is $603 (31%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45042 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45042 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #130 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,362/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45042?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,362/mo in ZIP 45042. The local median household income is $69,520/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45042?

Rent in ZIP 45042 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 45042 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45042 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,362/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($69,520/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45042 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45042 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 27.8% of ZIP 45042 households are renters, while 72.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45042 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45042 compare to the rest of Middletown?

ZIP 45042 is pricier than Middletown as a whole. At $1,362/mo, it's $90 above the Middletown citywide median of $1,272/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45042 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45042 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,362/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 45042's median household income ($69,520/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45042 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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