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Springfield, OH — ZIP 45502

Population: 17,692 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 45502 (Springfield, OH) is $315,897 — up 4.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $235,000 after a median 18 days on market. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, coldwave, hail the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$315,897

Median home value

+4.3%

1-year change

18

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$315,897
1-year appreciation
+4.3%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.6%
10-year appreciation
+100.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$315,897
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$235,000
Median list price
$200,000
Median price per sqft
$157
1-year sale-price change
-13.8%
Median days on market
18 days
Homes sold (recent period)
5
For-sale inventory
46
Sale-to-list ratio
95.8%
Active listings
3
1-year forecast
+3.3%
New listings (monthly)
20

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
School districts serving the area
Northeastern Local, Northwestern Local, Clark-Shawnee Local
Schools include
Rolling Hills Elementary School, Northwestern Elementary School, Northwestern Junior/Senior High School, Shawnee Elementary School, Shawnee Middle School/High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 4% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
34.0%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Donnelsville Contaminated Aquifer (11.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
44.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
50
Days with Good air quality
187
Days with Moderate air quality
170
Days with Unhealthy air quality
3
Highest AQI recorded (year)
196

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
40,427
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
38,049

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument (13 mi)
National parks include
Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument, Dayton Aviation Heritage National Historical Park, Hopewell Culture National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Springfield-Beckley Municipal Airport (SGH) (5 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
OHIO VALLEY SURGICAL HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.0 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-50 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
35.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
19.9%
Median annual property tax
$3,153
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
77.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
40,676
Average weekly wage
$957
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
102

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 45502State medianUS median
Median home value$315,897$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$235,000$242,250$325,000
Median days on market18 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$3,153$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 45502?
$315,897.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 45502?
$235,000.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 45502?
Median days on market: 18 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 45502?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,119/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 45502?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, coldWave, hail, inlandFlooding, lightning.
Is ZIP 45502 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 45502?
Risk to homes is higher than 4% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 45502?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 45502?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 45502?
5 schools (3 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 45502 walkable?
Walkability index: 8.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 45502?
Good. Median AQI: 50. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 45502?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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