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Hamilton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45011

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

69,677
444/sq mi
$91,873
Median income
$293,800
Median home value
33.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hamilton pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

Top 25%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 34%
home value, US ZIPs
444
people per sq mi
75%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45011 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45011 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, with 69,677 residents across 156.9 square miles, a density of 444 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45011 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,873 (26% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,991. Poverty here runs at 12.9%, with unemployment measured at 4.3%. Housing costs here run $293,800 for a typical home value (49% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,068 a month; 74.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 45011 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Butler 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 45011

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamilton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45011.

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 45011, Hamilton, 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

69,677

Population

156.9

Area (sq mi)

444

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45011?

39.2

Median Age

49.8%

Male

50.2%

Female

10.3%

Foreign-Born

White 67.7%
African American 13.2%
Asian 3.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%

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?

$91,873

Median Household Income

+26% vs state

$42,991

Per Capita Income

12.9%

Poverty Rate

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

23.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45011 ranks nationally

Hamilton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$91,873 Top 25% higher than 75% 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 62.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.6%

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

What does housing look like?

28,540

Total Housing Units

27,100

Occupied Units

1,440

Vacant Units

2.74

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 74.6%
Renter 25.4%

$293,800

Median Home Value

+49% vs state

$1,068

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

+5.2%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45011 have increased 5.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 142
2021 +12.8% 160
2022 +15.9% 185
2023 +10.2% 204
2024 +5.2% 215

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 1,188 business establishments in ZIP 45011, employing approximately 20,299 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,057,544,000.

1,188

Businesses

20,299

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 175 14.7%
Other services (except public administration) 131 11.0%
Health care and social assistance 126 10.6%
Accommodation and food services 116 9.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 101 8.5%
Construction 99 8.3%
Wholesale trade 88 7.4%
Manufacturing 69 5.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 60 5.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 55 4.6%
Transportation and warehousing 54 4.5%
Finance and insurance 49 4.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 21 1.8%
Information 19 1.6%
Educational services 14 1.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 0.7%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 45011 vs 45067 →

ZIP 45011 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 45011 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 45011 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 45011 ranks #3 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
45067 Trenton, OH 13,898 4.2 mi
45062 Seven Mile, OH 688 4.4 mi
45015 Hamilton, OH 12,038 5.1 mi
45044 Middletown, OH 52,822 6.6 mi
45014 Fairfield, OH 43,917 7.5 mi
45050 Monroe, OH 8,548 7.7 mi
45013 Hamilton, OH 52,613 7.9 mi
45240 Cincinnati, OH 27,286 10.1 mi
45246 Cincinnati, OH 15,133 9.9 mi
45069 West Chester, OH 49,060 7.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Butler County

45044 standard
Middletown, OH
Pop: 52,822
45013 standard
Hamilton, OH
Pop: 52,613
45069 standard
West Chester, OH
Pop: 49,060
45014 standard
Fairfield, OH
Pop: 43,917
45056 standard
Oxford, OH
Pop: 27,038
45042 standard
Middletown, OH
Pop: 26,451

Related Areas

Butler County Hamilton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45011 in? ▼
ZIP code 45011 (Hamilton) is located in Butler County, Ohio. Butler County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/butler-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 45011? ▼
ZIP code 45011 in Hamilton, OH has a population of 69,677 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45011? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45011 is $91,873, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45011? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45011 is $293,800, which is 6% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45011? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45011 is White at 67.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45011? ▼
ZIP code 45011 has 1,188 business establishments employing approximately 20,299 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45011? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45011 are: Retail trade (175), Other services (except public administration) (131), Health care and social assistance (126). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45011? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45011 increased by 5.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 45011? ▼
In ZIP code 45011, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.6% 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 45011? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45011 is 23.7 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45011? ▼
In ZIP code 45011, approximately 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 25.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45011? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45011 is 12.9% 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.