ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 45417

Part of Dayton, OH

Pop. 28,186·Montgomery County·206th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,069/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.1%

Month-over-Month

Stable

vs US Median

-$863

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 45417 · $1,069

More affordable than 96% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$850

1 BR

$930

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,520

4 BR+

$1,670

Research median

$1,170/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 45417 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 45417 changed +5.1% 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 2 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($36,945) is $924 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a studio ($850); a 1-bedroom is $930.

Rank in Dayton

2nd cheapest of 8 ZIP codes in Dayton.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 45417. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$12,828/yr

At $1,069/mo median

Location

CityDayton

StateOH

CountyMontgomery County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45417 (Dayton, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 12.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

28,186

Median income

$36,945

Median age

37.1

Renters

52.1%

Age distribution

26.7%

20.7%

22.1%

13.3%

17.1%

Under 1826.7%

18–3420.7%

35–5422.1%

55–6413.3%

65+17.1%

Gender

45.6%

54.4%

Male45.6%

Female54.4%

Race & ethnicity

17.8%

73.1%

White17.8%

Black73.1%

Hispanic3.2%

Other5.9%

Education (25+)

16.9%

34.7%

35.9%

12.4%

No HS diploma16.9%

HS diploma34.7%

Some college35.9%

Bachelor's+12.4%

Housing tenure

47.9%

52.1%

Owner47.9%

Renter52.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45417 in Dayton, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$30,822 → $36,945

up 19.9%

Population

28,059 → 28,186

up 0.5%

Renter share

45.2% → 52.1%

+6.9 pts

Bachelor's+

9.9% → 12.4%

+2.5 pts

Median age

39.4 → 37.1

-2.3 yrs

Median household income climbed from $30,822 to $36,945 between 2021 and 2024, a 19.9% shift. The renter share has risen from 45.2% to 52.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 9.9% to 12.4% across the same window.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 45417 covers Dayton, OH. The median rent here is $1,069/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($36,945/yr), ZIP 45417 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45417?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $43,000/year (about $21/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,069/mo in ZIP 45417. The local median household income is $36,945/yr, so the typical household falls short of that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45417?

Rent in ZIP 45417 has risen 5.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

How does ZIP 45417 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45417 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #206 of 229 at $1,069/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 45417 changed +5.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.