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ZIP 45044

Pop. 56,217·Butler County·125th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,374/mo
Year-over-Year
-11.8%
Month-over-Month
-4.7%
vs US Median
-$591
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ZIP 45044 · $1,374
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$960
2 BR
$1,230
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,800
Research median
$1,230/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
$16,488/yr
At $1,374/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyButler County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 11.8% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-11.8% YoY, -4.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45044 (Middletown, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 29.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,217
Median income
$73,732
Median age
36.8
Renters
38.1%
Age distribution
26.5%
21.2%
27.1%
14.1%
Under 1826.5%
18–3421.2%
35–5427.1%
55–6411.1%
65+14.1%
Gender
48.9%
51.1%
Male48.9%
Female51.1%
Race & ethnicity
72.4%
12.5%
White72.4%
Black12.5%
Hispanic7.4%
Asian2.5%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
32.8%
25.7%
29.8%
No HS diploma11.7%
HS diploma32.8%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+29.8%
Housing tenure
61.9%
38.1%
Owner61.9%
Renter38.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45044 in Middletown, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$66,091 → $73,732
up 11.6%
Population
54,339 → 56,217
up 3.5%
Renter share
35.9% → 38.1%
+2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
29.2% → 29.8%
+0.6 pts
Median age
37.6 → 36.8
-0.8 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 45044 in Middletown, OH now reports about $73,732, up from $66,091 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 54,339 to 56,217 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 38.1% of households rent today, against 35.9% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45044 covers Middletown, OH. The median rent here is $1,374/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($73,732/yr), ZIP 45044 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 11.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45044?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45044 (Middletown, OH) is $1,374. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45044 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45044's median rent of $1,374/mo is $591 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45044 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45044 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #125 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,374/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45044?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,374/mo in ZIP 45044. The local median household income is $73,732/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45044?

Rent in ZIP 45044 has decreased 11.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 45044 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45044 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,374/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($73,732/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45044 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45044 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.1% of ZIP 45044 households are renters, while 61.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45044 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45044 compare to the rest of Middletown?

ZIP 45044 is pricier than Middletown as a whole. At $1,374/mo, it's $102 above the Middletown citywide median of $1,272/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45044 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45044 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,374/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 45044's median household income ($73,732/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45044 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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