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ZIP 45069

Pop. 56,037·Butler County·20th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,935/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.7%
vs US Median
-$30
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ZIP 45069 · $1,935
More expensive than 57% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,330
1 BR
$1,460
2 BR
$1,880
3 BR
$2,480
4 BR+
$2,750
Research median
$1,880/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
$23,220/yr
At $1,935/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyButler County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 6.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+6.1% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45069 (West Chester, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 52.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
56,037
Median income
$114,631
Median age
38.3
Renters
23.2%
Age distribution
24.2%
21.3%
24.3%
13.4%
16.8%
Under 1824.2%
18–3421.3%
35–5424.3%
55–6413.4%
65+16.8%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
72.3%
White72.3%
Black8.6%
Hispanic5%
Asian10.7%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
18.2%
23.4%
52.9%
No HS diploma5.5%
HS diploma18.2%
Some college23.4%
Bachelor's+52.9%
Housing tenure
76.8%
23.2%
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45069 in West Chester, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,401 → $1,935
up 38.1%
Income
$105,129 → $114,631
up 9.0%
Population
54,521 → 56,037
up 2.8%
Renter share
21.1% → 23.2%
+2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
53.9% → 52.9%
-1.0 pts
Median age
39.3 → 38.3
-1.0 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 45069 in West Chester, OH has climbed from $1,401 to $1,935, a 38.1% change over five years. Median household income rose from $105,129 to $114,631 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.0% shift. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.8% since 2021, moving from about 54,521 residents to roughly 56,037. Renters now make up 23.2% of households, compared with 21.1% five years ago. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 45069 in West Chester, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45069 covers West Chester, OH. The median rent here is $1,935/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,460/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,880/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($114,631/yr), ZIP 45069 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45069?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45069 (West Chester, OH) is $1,935. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45069 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45069's median rent of $1,935/mo is $30 (2%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45069 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45069 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #20 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,935/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45069?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $77,000/year (~$37/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,935/mo in ZIP 45069. The local median household income is $114,631/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45069?

Rent in ZIP 45069 has increased 6.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 45069 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45069 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,935/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($114,631/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45069 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45069 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 23.2% of ZIP 45069 households are renters, while 76.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45069 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45069 compare to the rest of West Chester?

ZIP 45069 is pricier than West Chester as a whole. At $1,935/mo, it's $9 above the West Chester citywide median of $1,926/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45069 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45069 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,935/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 45069's median household income ($114,631/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45069 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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