ZIP Code 45208

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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio

Population
17,614

1,602/sq mi

Median income
$137,600

▲ 80% vs US

higher than 95% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$547,200

▲ 97% vs US

higher than 89% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
83.5%

Median age 37.4

Land area
11.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 45208 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 17,614. The median household income is $137,600, which is 80% above the national average. Median home value is $547,200, 97% above the US average. 83.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45208 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 11.0 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 17,614 residents, producing a population density of 1,602 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 45208 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45208 sits at $137,600 (88% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $93,642. The poverty rate stands at 4.3% and the unemployment rate at 2.0%. On housing, the median home value is $547,200 (178% above the state average) with median rent at $1,416 per month, and 62.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45208 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 83.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45208 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 45208

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45208.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45208, 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

17,614

Population

11.0

Area (sq mi)

1,602

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45208?

37.4

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 84.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%

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?

$137,600

Median Household Income

+88% vs state

$93,642

Per Capita Income

4.3%

Poverty Rate

2.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 89.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 83.5%

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

What does housing look like?

9,027

Total Housing Units

8,441

Occupied Units

586

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.4%
Renter 37.6%

$547,200

Median Home Value

+178% vs state

$1,416

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.7%

YoY Change (2024)

244

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+144%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45208 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.3% 181
2021 +6.4% 192
2022 +9.2% 210
2023 +9.8% 231
2024 +5.7% 244

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 531 business establishments in ZIP 45208, employing approximately 5,616 people with a combined annual payroll of $311,414,000.

531

Businesses

5,616

Employees

$311.4M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 96 18.1%
Health care and social assistance 65 12.2%
Other services (except public administration) 65 12.2%
Retail trade 63 11.9%
Accommodation and food services 59 11.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 58 10.9%
Finance and insurance 40 7.5%
Wholesale trade 18 3.4%
Construction 14 2.6%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 14 2.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 13 2.5%
Manufacturing 10 1.9%
Information 6 1.1%
Educational services 6 1.1%

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 45208 vs 45209 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45209 Cincinnati, OH 9,605 1.3 mi
45226 Cincinnati, OH 5,476 1.8 mi
45207 Cincinnati, OH 7,974 2.0 mi
45212 Cincinnati, OH 22,253 2.2 mi
41074 Dayton, KY 5,338 2.2 mi
45206 Cincinnati, OH 10,745 2.7 mi
45213 Cincinnati, OH 12,013 3.3 mi
45227 Cincinnati, OH 17,486 2.9 mi
45229 Cincinnati, OH 13,020 3.1 mi
41075 Fort Thomas, KY 16,459 3.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45208 in?
ZIP code 45208 (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 45208?
ZIP code 45208 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 17,614 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45208?
The median household income in ZIP 45208 is $137,600, which is 80% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45208?
The median home value in ZIP 45208 is $547,200, which is 97% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45208?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45208 is White at 84.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45208?
ZIP code 45208 has 531 business establishments employing approximately 5,616 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45208?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45208 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (96), Health care and social assistance (65), Other services (except public administration) (65). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45208?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45208 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 45208?
In ZIP code 45208, 89.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 83.5% 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 45208?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45208 is 20.7 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 45208?
In ZIP code 45208, approximately 62.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45208?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45208 is 4.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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