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Monroe, OH

City in Butler County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45044, 45050.

Population

15,401

Land area

15.8sq mi

People per sq mi

976

ZIP codes

2

Monroe and its ZIP codes

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Monroe at a glance

  • Monroe is about 3.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 119th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
  • The median household income is $105,250, 47% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,400 (31% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,608 a month.

Local data for Monroe, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Monroe, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$105,250

Poverty rate

4.5%

Median home value

$282,400

Median rent

$1,608/mo

Homeownership

80.9%

Bachelor's or higher

39.4%

Median age

36.5

Average commute

23.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,862), Irish Americans (2,587), Arab Americans (346).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Butler County. PPP loans are for Monroe.

Details

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

PPP loans

$88.94M

1,367 loans, 10,629 jobs reported

Butler County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Monroe, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone73.3%
  • Carpooled8.6%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.1%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
  • Worked from home16.5%

Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Monroe, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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 zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Monroe, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.5%

U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts

Diabetes

10.9%

U.S. 12.1% -1.2 pts

Smoking

13.1%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

6.4%

U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts

ZIP codes in Monroe

2 in or overlapping Monroe. Population shown

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Cities near Monroe

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MiddletownCity4.3 mi26.2
Four BridgesCensus-designated place4.6 mi2.2
HunterCensus-designated place5.1 mi2.2
WetheringtonCensus-designated place5.8 mi0.9
TrentonCity5.8 mi4.9
MasonCity6.6 mi19.5
WoodsdaleCensus-designated place7 mi0.8
Olde West ChesterCensus-designated place8 mi0.4
FranklinCity8 mi9.4
Kings MillsCensus-designated place8.1 mi1.1
LebanonCity8.2 mi13.5
Beckett RidgeCensus-designated place8.3 mi4.8
WilliamsdaleCensus-designated place9.3 mi0.2
CarlisleCity9.3 mi3.6
SpringboroCity9.7 mi9.2
New MiamiVillage9.8 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Monroe, OH in?
Monroe is in Butler County, Ohio.
What ZIP codes are in Monroe, OH?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Monroe include 45044, 45050.
What is the population of Monroe, OH?
About 15,401 people live in Monroe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Monroe?
Nearby places include Middletown (4.3 mi), Four Bridges (4.6 mi), Hunter (5.1 mi), Wetherington (5.8 mi), Trenton (5.8 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023