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Middletown, OH
City in Butler County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45042, 45044.
Population
51,617
Land area
26.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,972
ZIP codes
2
Middletown and its ZIP codes
Middletown at a glance
- Middletown is about 6.8 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 15th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $57,102 a year, 20% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,400 (23% below Ohio) and median rent is $1,007 a month.
Local data for Middletown, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes4
- Schools18
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks26
- Grocery Stores19
- Restaurants149
- Affordable Housing10
- Home Health Agencies2
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers4
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools3
- Toxic Release Facilities9
- Historic Places5
Housing and community stats
Middletown, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,102
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$164,400
Median rent
$1,007/mo
Homeownership
54.0%
Bachelor's or higher
17.6%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
24.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,373), Irish Americans (7,072), Italian Americans (1,517).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Middletown.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,229
163,638 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,037
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.24B
FY 2026, $5,728 per person
How people get to work
Middletown, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.1%
- Carpooled8.6%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Middletown, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
675
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
607
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 20°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Middletown, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
15.2%
U.S. 12.1% +3.1 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
ZIP codes in Middletown
2 in or overlapping Middletown. Population shown
Cities near Middletown
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MonroeCity | 4.3 mi | 15.8 |
| HunterCensus-designated place | 4.5 mi | 2.2 |
| FranklinCity | 4.9 mi | 9.4 |
| TrentonCity | 5 mi | 4.9 |
| CarlisleCity | 5.6 mi | 3.6 |
| JacksonburgVillage | 7.4 mi | 0 |
| SpringboroCity | 7.4 mi | 9.2 |
| WoodsdaleCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 0.8 |
| GermantownCity | 8.7 mi | 4.2 |
| Four BridgesCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 2.2 |
| WilliamsdaleCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Seven MileVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.7 |
| MiamisburgCity | 9.9 mi | 12.3 |
| WetheringtonCensus-designated place | 9.9 mi | 0.9 |
| New MiamiVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| Five PointsCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Middletown, OH in?
- Middletown is in Butler County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Middletown, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Middletown include 45042, 45044.
- What is the population of Middletown, OH?
- About 51,617 people live in Middletown, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Middletown?
- Nearby places include Monroe (4.3 mi), Hunter (4.5 mi), Franklin (4.9 mi), Trenton (5 mi), Carlisle (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023