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Cincinnati, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45202

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

15,483
2,206/sq mi
$95,633
Median income
$443,600
Median home value
63.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cincinnati pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 22%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
2,206
people per sq mi
26%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45202 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45202 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 15,483 residents across 7.0 square miles, a density of 2,206 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45202 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $95,633 (31% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $75,412. Local economic indicators show a 16.2% poverty rate alongside 3.9% unemployment. Median home value sits at $443,600 (125% above the state average), median rent at $1,584 a month, and owner-occupancy at 26.4%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 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 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 45202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45202.

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 45202, Cincinnati, 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

15,483

Population

7.0

Area (sq mi)

2,206

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45202?

33.3

Median Age

53.8%

Male

46.2%

Female

7.0%

Foreign-Born

White 68.9%
African American 19.4%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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

How ZIP 45202 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$95,633 Top 22% higher than 78% 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 76.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 63.6%

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

Owner 26.4%
Renter 73.6%

$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

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ZIP 45202 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 45202 ranks #3 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 45202 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 45202 ranks the highest 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
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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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45202 in? ▼
ZIP code 45202 (Cincinnati) 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 45202? ▼
ZIP code 45202 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 15,483 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45202? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45202 is $95,633, which is 25% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45202? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45202 is $443,600, which is 59% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45202? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45202 is White at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45202? ▼
ZIP code 45202 has 2,134 business establishments employing approximately 72,665 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45202? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45202 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (517), Accommodation and food services (294), Finance and insurance (225). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45202? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45202 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 158%. 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 45202? ▼
In ZIP code 45202, 76.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 63.6% 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 45202? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45202 is 19.1 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 45202? ▼
In ZIP code 45202, approximately 26.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 73.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45202? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45202 is 16.2% 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.