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 High-density area
- $91,873
- Median income Above-median income area
- $293,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45011 (Hamilton, OH) rose +5.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.0 in 2023 to 214.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $42,991. The poverty rate is 12.9%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $293,800 (49% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 74.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,068.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Butler County, so 45011 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
175 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
131 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
126 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
101 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 45011?
39.2
Median Age
49.8%
Male
50.2%
Female
10.3%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
28,540housing units
28,540
Total Housing Units
27,100
Occupied Units
1,440
Vacant Units
2.74
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$293,800
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 45011
Hamilton (45011)
69,677 residents
- 45044
Middletown (45044)
52,822 residents
- 45013
Hamilton (45013)
52,613 residents
- 45069
West Chester (45069)
49,060 residents
- 45014
Fairfield (45014)
43,917 residents
- 45240 27,286
Cincinnati (45240)
27,286 residents
- 45246 15,133
Cincinnati (45246)
15,133 residents
- 45067 13,898
Trenton (45067)
13,898 residents
- 45015 12,038
Hamilton (45015)
12,038 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45011 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45011 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45069
West Chester (45069)
$114,631 median income
- 45050
Monroe (45050)
$104,282 median income
- 45011
Hamilton (45011)
$91,873 median income
- 45067
Trenton (45067)
$81,605 median income
- 45014
Fairfield (45014)
$75,661 median income
- 45044
Middletown (45044)
$73,732 median income
- 45013
Hamilton (45013)
$73,633 median income
- 45240
Cincinnati (45240)
$71,947 median income
- 45246
Cincinnati (45246)
$65,370 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45011, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (69,677 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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