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Fairfax, OH
Village in Hamilton County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45227.
Population
1,566
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
2,012
ZIP codes
1
Fairfax and its ZIP codes
Fairfax at a glance
- Fairfax is about 7 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- The median household income is $75,000, 5% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $245,900 (14% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,229 a month.
Local data for Fairfax, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fairfax, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$75,000
Poverty rate
4.1%
Median home value
$245,900
Median rent
$1,229/mo
Homeownership
73.5%
Bachelor's or higher
45.7%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
21.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (507), Irish Americans (299), Italian Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Fairfax.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$78,931
514,266 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,987
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$7.07B
FY 2026, $8,516 per person
How people get to work
Fairfax, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.2%
- Carpooled6.5%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.1%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fairfax, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,019
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
876
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 24°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fairfax, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.3%
U.S. 33.3% -1.0 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
6.2%
U.S. 11.1% -4.9 pts
ZIP codes in Fairfax
1 in or overlapping Fairfax. Population shown
Cities near Fairfax
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MariemontVillage | 1 mi | 0.9 |
| Madison PlaceCensus-designated place | 1.4 mi | 0.1 |
| PlainvilleCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.1 |
| Turpin HillsCensus-designated place | 2.7 mi | 3 |
| NewtownVillage | 2.7 mi | 2.1 |
| MadeiraCity | 3 mi | 3.4 |
| SilvertonVillage | 3.1 mi | 1.1 |
| NorwoodCity | 3.4 mi | 3.1 |
| RidgewoodCensus-designated place | 3.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Dayton, KYCity | 4.2 mi | 1.3 |
| Golf ManorVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Dry RunCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Deer ParkCity | 4.4 mi | 0.9 |
| SherwoodCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 1.1 |
| AmberleyVillage | 4.6 mi | 3.5 |
| Terrace ParkVillage | 4.7 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fairfax, OH in?
- Fairfax is in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Fairfax, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Fairfax include 45227.
- What is the population of Fairfax, OH?
- About 1,566 people live in Fairfax, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fairfax?
- Nearby places include Mariemont (1 mi), Madison Place (1.4 mi), Plainville (2 mi), Turpin Hills (2.7 mi), Newtown (2.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023