ZIP Code 45211

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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio

Population
36,111

1,542/sq mi

Median income
$53,868

▼ 29% vs US

higher than 19% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$169,500

▼ 39% vs US

higher than 34% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
28.5%

Median age 34.7

Land area
23.4 sq mi

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ZIP code 45211 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 36,111. The median household income is $53,868, which is 29% below the national average. Median home value is $169,500, 39% below the US average. 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45211 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 23.4 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 36,111 residents, producing a population density of 1,542 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 45211 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45211 sits at $53,868 (26% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,441. The poverty rate stands at 19.3% and the unemployment rate at 7.2%. On housing, the median home value is $169,500 (14% below the state average) with median rent at $944 per month, and 52.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45211 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45211 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 45211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45211.

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 45211, 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

36,111

Population

23.4

Area (sq mi)

1,542

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45211?

34.7

Median Age

50.4%

Male

49.6%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 51.4%
African American 37.6%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 5.2%

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?

$53,868

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$30,441

Per Capita Income

19.3%

Poverty Rate

7.2%

Unemployment Rate

25.0 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 59.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

17,271

Total Housing Units

15,924

Occupied Units

1,347

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.5%
Renter 47.5%

$169,500

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$944

Median Rent

1958

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)

190

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+90%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45211 have increased 5.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +90% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +7.2% 124
2021 +12.7% 139
2022 +16.4% 162
2023 +10.7% 179
2024 +5.7% 190

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 572 business establishments in ZIP 45211, employing approximately 8,107 people with a combined annual payroll of $429,240,000.

572

Businesses

8,107

Employees

$429.2M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 102 17.8%
Retail trade 97 17.0%
Other services (except public administration) 74 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 66 11.5%
Construction 57 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 42 7.3%
Finance and insurance 39 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 4.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 19 3.3%
Wholesale trade 14 2.5%
Information 10 1.8%
Manufacturing 8 1.4%
Educational services 7 1.2%
Transportation and warehousing 6 1.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.7%

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 Code City Population Distance
45225 Cincinnati, OH 9,040 2.6 mi
45238 Cincinnati, OH 45,760 3.3 mi
45223 Cincinnati, OH 12,360 2.8 mi
45239 Cincinnati, OH 28,315 3.5 mi
45205 Cincinnati, OH 19,389 3.4 mi
45248 Cincinnati, OH 24,915 3.5 mi
45220 Cincinnati, OH 15,313 4.2 mi
45204 Cincinnati, OH 6,972 4.4 mi
45214 Cincinnati, OH 8,738 3.7 mi
45233 Cincinnati, OH 15,808 4.5 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45211 in?
ZIP code 45211 (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 45211?
ZIP code 45211 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 36,111 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45211?
The median household income in ZIP 45211 is $53,868, which is 29% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45211?
The median home value in ZIP 45211 is $169,500, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45211 is White at 51.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45211?
ZIP code 45211 has 572 business establishments employing approximately 8,107 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45211 are: Health care and social assistance (102), Retail trade (97), Other services (except public administration) (74). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45211 increased by 5.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 90%. 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 45211?
In ZIP code 45211, 59.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 45211?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45211 is 25.0 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 45211?
In ZIP code 45211, approximately 52.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45211 is 19.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cincinnati, OH

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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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