PlainZIP

Cleves, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45002

Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,388
203/sq mi
$81,229
Median income
$310,900
Median home value
32.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cleves pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 36%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 32%
home value, US ZIPs
203
people per sq mi
73%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45002 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45002 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cleves, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 13,388 residents across 65.8 square miles, a density of 203 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45002 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $81,229 (11% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $43,846. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 4.1%. Housing costs here run $310,900 for a typical home value (58% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,139 a month; 73.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 28 minutes. To put 45002 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hamilton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 45002

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cleves, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45002.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45002, Cleves, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

13,388

Population

65.8

Area (sq mi)

203

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45002?

37.1

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 93.3%
African American 0.2%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$81,229

Median Household Income

+11% vs state

$43,846

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

28.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45002 ranks nationally

Cleves, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$81,229 Top 36% higher than 64% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 32.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

6,105

Total Housing Units

5,669

Occupied Units

436

Vacant Units

2.72

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 73.2%
Renter 26.8%

$310,900

Median Home Value

+58% vs state

$1,139

Median Rent

1991

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+7.2%

YoY Change (2024)

181

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+81%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45002 have increased 7.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.0% 123
2021 +9.6% 135
2022 +16.8% 157
2023 +7.3% 169
2024 +7.2% 181

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 244 business establishments in ZIP 45002, employing approximately 2,736 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,396,000.

244

Businesses

2,736

Employees

$149.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 64 26.2%
Manufacturing 26 10.7%
Retail trade 22 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 7.8%
Wholesale trade 18 7.4%
Other services (except public administration) 18 7.4%
Accommodation and food services 16 6.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 11 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.1%
Finance and insurance 10 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.7%
Health care and social assistance 5 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 2.0%
Utilities 3 1.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 45002 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45002 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45002 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 45002 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
45041 Miamitown, OH 199 1.9 mi
45033 Hooven, OH 276 2.2 mi
45001 Addyston, OH 606 4.3 mi
45030 Harrison, OH 17,921 4.3 mi
45052 North Bend, OH 4,004 4.4 mi
45247 Cincinnati, OH 22,082 4.7 mi
45248 Cincinnati, OH 24,915 4.5 mi
41048 Hebron, KY 13,959 7.3 mi
45233 Cincinnati, OH 15,808 6.6 mi
45252 Cincinnati, OH 4,600 7.5 mi

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Related Areas

Hamilton County Cleves, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45002 in? ▼
ZIP code 45002 (Cleves) is located in Hamilton County, Ohio. Hamilton County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/hamilton-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45002? ▼
ZIP code 45002 in Cleves, OH has a population of 13,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45002? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45002 is $81,229, which is 6% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45002? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45002 is $310,900, which is 12% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45002? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45002 is White at 93.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45002? ▼
ZIP code 45002 has 244 business establishments employing approximately 2,736 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45002? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45002 are: Construction (64), Manufacturing (26), Retail trade (22). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45002? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45002 increased by 7.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45002? ▼
In ZIP code 45002, 63.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 45002? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45002 is 28.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45002? ▼
In ZIP code 45002, approximately 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 26.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45002? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45002 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.