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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
$53,868
Median income
$169,500
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,441. Local economic indicators show a 19.3% poverty rate alongside 7.2% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $169,500 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $944 monthly, and 52.5% of units 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. 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 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.

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 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

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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

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

$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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 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)

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

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ZIP 45211 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 45211 ranks #2 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 45211 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 45211 ranks #5 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hamilton County

45238 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 45,760
45231 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 40,893
45215 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 29,623
45244 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 28,565
45239 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 28,315
45230 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 27,536

Related Areas

Hamilton County Cincinnati, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.