Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45211
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 36,111
- 1,542/sq mi High-density area
- $53,868
- Median income Below-median income area
- $169,500
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 28.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cincinnati pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 19th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 34th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,542
- people per sq mi
- 53%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45211 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45211 (Cincinnati, OH) rose +5.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.4 in 2023 to 189.6 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, with 36,111 residents across 23.4 square miles, a density of 1,542 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45211 reports a modest median household income of $53,868 (26% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $30,441. The poverty rate is 19.3%, with unemployment at 7.2%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $169,500 (14% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $944; 52.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45211 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 45211
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45211.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
102 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
66 establishments
- Construction
Construction
57 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
36,111
Population
23.4
Area (sq mi)
1,542
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45211?
34.7
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
4.5%
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?
$53,868
Median Household Income
-26% vs state ZIP avg
$30,441
Per Capita Income
19.3%
Poverty Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
25.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45211 ranks nationally
Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$53,868 19th percentile higher than 19% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
17,271housing units
17,271
Total Housing Units
15,924
Occupied Units
1,347
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$169,500
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$944
Median Rent
1958
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45211 vs 45225 →
ZIP 45211 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45238
Cincinnati (45238)
45,760 residents
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
36,111 residents
- 45239
Cincinnati (45239)
28,315 residents
- 45248
Cincinnati (45248)
24,915 residents
- 45205
Cincinnati (45205)
19,389 residents
- 45233 15,808
Cincinnati (45233)
15,808 residents
- 45220 15,313
Cincinnati (45220)
15,313 residents
- 45223 12,360
Cincinnati (45223)
12,360 residents
- 45225 9,040
Cincinnati (45225)
9,040 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45211 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45211 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45233
Cincinnati (45233)
$110,742 median income
- 45248
Cincinnati (45248)
$84,510 median income
- 45238
Cincinnati (45238)
$66,277 median income
- 45239
Cincinnati (45239)
$60,324 median income
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
$53,868 median income
- 45220
Cincinnati (45220)
$53,440 median income
- 45223
Cincinnati (45223)
$49,312 median income
- 45205 $43,682
Cincinnati (45205)
$43,682 median income
- 45204 $31,236
Cincinnati (45204)
$31,236 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45211 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45211, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (36,111 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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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