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ZIP 45402

Part of Dayton, OH
Pop. 9,407·Montgomery County·137th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,340/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.8%
Month-over-Month
+0.8%
vs US Median
-$625
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ZIP 45402 · $1,340
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$980
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,340/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
$16,080/yr
At $1,340/mo median
Location
CityDayton
StateOH
CountyMontgomery County
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Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-0.8% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45402 (Dayton, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 31% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,407
Median income
$48,401
Median age
36.2
Renters
64.1%
Age distribution
19%
29.3%
27.1%
12.1%
12.5%
Under 1819%
18–3429.3%
35–5427.1%
55–6412.1%
65+12.5%
Gender
52.9%
47.1%
Male52.9%
Female47.1%
Race & ethnicity
35.8%
54%
White35.8%
Black54%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian0.5%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
26.4%
32.9%
31%
No HS diploma9.6%
HS diploma26.4%
Some college32.9%
Bachelor's+31%
Housing tenure
35.9%
64.1%
Owner35.9%
Renter64.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45402 in Dayton, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$37,566 → $48,401
up 28.8%
Population
10,447 → 9,407
down 10.0%
Renter share
64.3% → 64.1%
-0.2 pts
Bachelor's+
26.5% → 31%
+4.5 pts
Median age
37.3 → 36.2
-1.1 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $37,566 in 2021 to $48,401 more recently. Headcount in the area went from 10,447 to 9,407 between 2021 and 2024, a 10.0% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 26.5% to 31%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45402 covers Dayton, OH. The median rent here is $1,340/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($48,401/yr), ZIP 45402 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45402?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45402 (Dayton, OH) is $1,340. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45402 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45402's median rent of $1,340/mo is $625 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45402 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45402 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #137 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,340/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45402?

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 $1,340/mo in ZIP 45402. The local median household income is $48,401/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45402?

Rent in ZIP 45402 has decreased 0.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 45402 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45402 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,340/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($48,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45402 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 45402 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 64.1% of ZIP 45402 households are renters, while 35.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45402 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45402 compare to the rest of Dayton?

ZIP 45402 is pricier than Dayton as a whole. At $1,340/mo, it's $133 above the Dayton citywide median of $1,207/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45402 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45402 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,340/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 45402's median household income ($48,401/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45402 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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