ZIP Code 45202
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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio
- Population
- 15,483
- Median income
- $95,633
- Median home value
- $443,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 63.6%
- Land area
- 7.0 sq mi
2,206/sq mi
▲ 25% vs US
higher than 78% of US ZIPs
▲ 59% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.3
New York
ZIP code 45202 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 15,483. The median household income is $95,633, which is 25% above the national average. Median home value is $443,600, 59% above the US average. 63.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45202 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 7.0 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 15,483 residents, producing a population density of 2,206 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 45202 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45202 sits at $95,633 (31% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $75,412. The poverty rate stands at 16.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $443,600 (125% above the state average) with median rent at $1,584 per month, and 26.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 63.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 19 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45202 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 45202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45202.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
517 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
294 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
225 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 194
Other services (except public administration)
194 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 145
Real estate and rental and leasing
145 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45202, Cincinnati, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
15,483
Population
7.0
Area (sq mi)
2,206
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45202?
33.3
Median Age
53.8%
Male
46.2%
Female
7.0%
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?
$95,633
Median Household Income
+31% vs state
$75,412
Per Capita Income
16.2%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
19.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
11,940
Total Housing Units
10,250
Occupied Units
1,690
Vacant Units
1.62
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$443,600
Median Home Value
+125% vs state
$1,584
Median Rent
1938
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
+6.4%
YoY Change (2024)
258
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+158%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45202 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +158% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -1.4% | 193 |
| 2021 | +8.1% | 209 |
| 2022 | +9.6% | 229 |
| 2023 | +6.2% | 243 |
| 2024 | +6.4% | 258 |
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 2,134 business establishments in ZIP 45202, employing approximately 72,665 people with a combined annual payroll of $8,073,353,000.
2,134
Businesses
72,665
Employees
$8.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 517 | 24.2% |
| Accommodation and food services | 294 | 13.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 225 | 10.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 194 | 9.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 145 | 6.8% |
| Retail trade | 130 | 6.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 126 | 5.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 95 | 4.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 76 | 3.6% |
| Information | 69 | 3.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 56 | 2.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 49 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 47 | 2.2% |
| Construction | 46 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 26 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 25 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 13 | 0.6% |
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 45202 vs 45219 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45219 | Cincinnati, OH | 16,526 | 1.4 mi |
| 41073 | Bellevue, KY | 5,955 | 1.3 mi |
| 45203 | Cincinnati, OH | 2,236 | 1.7 mi |
| 45206 | Cincinnati, OH | 10,745 | 1.6 mi |
| 41074 | Dayton, KY | 5,338 | 2.1 mi |
| 41014 | Covington, KY | 6,942 | 3.0 mi |
| 41071 | Newport, KY | 20,869 | 2.6 mi |
| 45214 | Cincinnati, OH | 8,738 | 2.4 mi |
| 45220 | Cincinnati, OH | 15,313 | 2.9 mi |
| 45229 | Cincinnati, OH | 13,020 | 3.1 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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