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Vandalia, OH
City in Montgomery County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45377, 45414.
Population
15,053
Land area
12.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,220
ZIP codes
2
Vandalia and its ZIP codes
Vandalia at a glance
- Vandalia is about 4.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 120th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $73,275, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $197,000 (8% below Ohio) and median rent is $882 a month.
Local data for Vandalia, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vandalia, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,275
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$197,000
Median rent
$882/mo
Homeownership
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher
29.2%
Median age
39.6
Average commute
21.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,764), Irish Americans (1,834), Scottish Americans (483).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Vandalia.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,788
251,925 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,796
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.1B
FY 2026, $9,584 per person
How people get to work
Vandalia, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home10.0%
Average one-way commute: 21.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vandalia, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
907
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
946
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 22°F
41.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vandalia, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.8%
U.S. 11.1% -4.3 pts
ZIP codes in Vandalia
2 in or overlapping Vandalia. Population shown
Cities near Vandalia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Huber HeightsCity | 4.5 mi | 22.2 |
| ShilohCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 3.9 |
| EnglewoodCity | 5.4 mi | 6.6 |
| ClaytonCity | 5.6 mi | 18.5 |
| BrandtCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 1 |
| Tipp CityCity | 6 mi | 8.2 |
| RiversideCity | 6 mi | 9.7 |
| Fort McKinleyCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.3 |
| UnionCity | 6.4 mi | 8.3 |
| DaytonCity | 6.9 mi | 55.8 |
| Park LayneCensus-designated place | 8.1 mi | 1.5 |
| Wright-Patterson AFBCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 9.9 |
| Crystal LakesCensus-designated place | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| TrotwoodCity | 9.1 mi | 30.5 |
| West MiltonVillage | 9.2 mi | 3.4 |
| New CarlisleCity | 9.6 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vandalia, OH in?
- Vandalia is in Montgomery County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Vandalia, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Vandalia include 45377, 45414.
- What is the population of Vandalia, OH?
- About 15,053 people live in Vandalia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vandalia?
- Nearby places include Huber Heights (4.5 mi), Shiloh (5 mi), Englewood (5.4 mi), Clayton (5.6 mi), Brandt (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023