ZIP Code 45203
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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio
- Population
- 2,236
- Median income
- $21,973
- Median home value
- $356,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 35.6%
- Land area
- 3.3 sq mi
679/sq mi
▼ 71% vs US
higher than 1% of US ZIPs
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 75% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.6
New York
ZIP code 45203 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 2,236. The median household income is $21,973, which is 71% below the national average. Median home value is $356,900, 28% above the US average. 35.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.3 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,236 residents, producing a population density of 679 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 45203 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45203 sits at $21,973 (70% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,156. The poverty rate stands at 53.8% and the unemployment rate at 13.7%. On housing, the median home value is $356,900 (81% above the state average) with median rent at $724 per month, and 23.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 35.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45203 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 45203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45203.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
32 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
27 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
14 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 45203, 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
2,236
Population
3.3
Area (sq mi)
679
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45203?
33.6
Median Age
43.7%
Male
56.3%
Female
6.8%
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?
$21,973
Median Household Income
-70% vs state
$34,156
Per Capita Income
53.8%
Poverty Rate
13.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
1,196
Total Housing Units
1,108
Occupied Units
88
Vacant Units
2.02
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$356,900
Median Home Value
+81% vs state
$724
Median Rent
1978
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
+27.7%
YoY Change (2021)
170
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+70%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45203 have increased 27.7% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +70% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | — | 119 |
| 2020 | — | 133 |
| 2021 | +27.7% | 170 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 207 business establishments in ZIP 45203, employing approximately 5,920 people with a combined annual payroll of $427,360,000.
207
Businesses
5,920
Employees
$427.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 32 | 15.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 17 | 8.2% |
| Retail trade | 14 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 14 | 6.8% |
| Manufacturing | 13 | 6.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 13 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 13 | 6.3% |
| Construction | 11 | 5.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 5.3% |
| Information | 10 | 4.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 9 | 4.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 8 | 3.9% |
| Utilities | 6 | 2.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 2.4% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.9% |
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 45203 vs 45214 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45214 | Cincinnati, OH | 8,738 | 1.4 mi |
| 41016 | Covington, KY | 6,075 | 1.5 mi |
| 45202 | Cincinnati, OH | 15,483 | 1.7 mi |
| 41011 | Covington, KY | 25,872 | 2.5 mi |
| 45219 | Cincinnati, OH | 16,526 | 1.9 mi |
| 45204 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,972 | 2.1 mi |
| 45205 | Cincinnati, OH | 19,389 | 2.3 mi |
| 41073 | Bellevue, KY | 5,955 | 2.9 mi |
| 45220 | Cincinnati, OH | 15,313 | 3.1 mi |
| 45225 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,040 | 2.9 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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