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Hamilton, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45015

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

12,038
771/sq mi
$48,312
Median income
$120,700
Median home value
12.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Hamilton pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
17th pct
home value, US ZIPs
771
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45015 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45015 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hamilton, Butler County, Ohio, home to 12,038 residents across 15.6 square miles, a density of 771 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45015 reports a modest median household income of $48,312 (34% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $25,879. Poverty here runs at 17.0%, with unemployment measured at 4.9%. On housing, the median home value is $120,700 (39% below the state average) with median rent at $1,031 per month, and 59.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 12.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 45015 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 45015

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hamilton, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45015.

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 45015, 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

12,038

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

771

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 45015?

38.1

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 78.3%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 1.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%

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?

$48,312

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$25,879

Per Capita Income

17.0%

Poverty Rate

4.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45015 ranks nationally

Hamilton, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,312 12th percentile higher than 12% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 53.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 12.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,231

Total Housing Units

4,914

Occupied Units

317

Vacant Units

2.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.1%
Renter 40.9%

$120,700

Median Home Value

-39% vs state

$1,031

Median Rent

1953

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

-0.9%

YoY Change (2024)

192

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+92%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45015 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.4% 127
2021 +12.5% 142
2022 +15.4% 164
2023 +17.7% 193
2024 -0.9% 192

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 189 business establishments in ZIP 45015, employing approximately 3,830 people with a combined annual payroll of $266,206,000.

189

Businesses

3,830

Employees

$266.2M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 31 16.4%
Retail trade 30 15.9%
Construction 23 12.2%
Wholesale trade 18 9.5%
Other services (except public administration) 17 9.0%
Transportation and warehousing 14 7.4%
Health care and social assistance 11 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.2%
Accommodation and food services 8 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 6 3.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 3.2%
Finance and insurance 3 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 45015 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 45015 ranks #9 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 45015 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 45015 ranks #null 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
45014 Fairfield, OH 43,917 2.4 mi
45240 Cincinnati, OH 27,286 5.3 mi
45011 Hamilton, OH 69,677 5.1 mi
45218 Cincinnati, OH 3,846 6.7 mi
45231 Cincinnati, OH 40,893 8.1 mi
45062 Seven Mile, OH 688 8.2 mi
45246 Cincinnati, OH 15,133 6.3 mi
45069 West Chester, OH 49,060 7.0 mi
45251 Cincinnati, OH 22,391 7.1 mi
45013 Hamilton, OH 52,613 6.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Butler County

45011 standard
Hamilton, OH
Pop: 69,677
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

Related Areas

Butler County Hamilton, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45015 in? ▼
ZIP code 45015 (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 45015? ▼
ZIP code 45015 in Hamilton, OH has a population of 12,038 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45015? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45015 is $48,312, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45015? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45015 is $120,700, which is 57% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45015? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45015 is White at 78.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45015? ▼
ZIP code 45015 has 189 business establishments employing approximately 3,830 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45015? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45015 are: Manufacturing (31), Retail trade (30), Construction (23). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45015? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45015 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 45015? ▼
In ZIP code 45015, 53.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 12.7% 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 45015? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45015 is 23.3 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 45015? ▼
In ZIP code 45015, approximately 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45015? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45015 is 17.0% 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.