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Fairborn, OH
City in Greene County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45324, 45435.
Population
34,534
Land area
14.6sq mi
People per sq mi
2,370
ZIP codes
2
Fairborn and its ZIP codes
Fairborn at a glance
- Fairborn is about 8.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 43rd most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $61,751 a year, 14% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,000 (19% below Ohio) and median rent is $977 a month.
Local data for Fairborn, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairborn, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,751
Poverty rate
13.7%
Median home value
$175,000
Median rent
$977/mo
Homeownership
51.2%
Bachelor's or higher
30.2%
Median age
35.7
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,330), Irish Americans (4,686), Italian Americans (1,443).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Greene County. PPP loans are for Fairborn.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -1.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,368
80,454 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,273
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$3.09B
FY 2026, $18,368 per person
PPP loans
$48.64M
618 loans, 5,955 jobs reported
How people get to work
Fairborn, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked2.4%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairborn, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
383
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 17°F
41.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairborn, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.1%
U.S. 33.3% +6.8 pts
Diabetes
11.3%
U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
ZIP codes in Fairborn
2 in or overlapping Fairborn. Population shown
Cities near Fairborn
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Wright-Patterson AFBCensus-designated place | 2.4 mi | 9.9 |
| Holiday ValleyCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 1.8 |
| MedwayCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 0.5 |
| Green MeadowsCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.8 |
| Crystal LakesCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 0.5 |
| EnonVillage | 5.7 mi | 1.3 |
| BeavercreekCity | 5.9 mi | 26.6 |
| Park LayneCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 1.5 |
| Yellow SpringsVillage | 6.2 mi | 2.8 |
| RiversideCity | 6.5 mi | 9.7 |
| Huber HeightsCity | 6.5 mi | 22.2 |
| BrandtCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| DonnelsvilleVillage | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| WilberforceCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 3.1 |
| XeniaCity | 9.1 mi | 13.1 |
| New CarlisleCity | 9.4 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairborn, OH in?
- Fairborn is in Greene County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairborn, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairborn include 45324, 45435.
- What is the population of Fairborn, OH?
- About 34,534 people live in Fairborn, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairborn?
- Nearby places include Wright-Patterson AFB (2.4 mi), Holiday Valley (4.2 mi), Medway (5.3 mi), Green Meadows (5.5 mi), Crystal Lakes (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023