Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45212
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,253
- 2,301/sq mi High-density area
- $72,422
- Median income Near-median income area
- $257,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 42.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cincinnati pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 41%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,301
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45212 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45212 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, with 22,253 residents across 9.7 square miles, a density of 2,301 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45212 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,422 (1% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,499. The poverty rate is 16.4%, with unemployment at 4.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $257,700 (31% above the average Ohio ZIP), with only 48.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $976.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 42.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.3, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45212 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 45212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45212.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
49 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
48 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Construction
Construction
39 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 45212, 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
22,253
Population
9.7
Area (sq mi)
2,301
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45212?
33.3
Median Age
52.4%
Male
47.6%
Female
4.1%
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?
$72,422
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$43,499
Per Capita Income
16.4%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45212 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$72,422 Top 46% higher than 54% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio 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
11,433housing units
11,433
Total Housing Units
10,127
Occupied Units
1,306
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$257,700
Median Home Value
+31% vs state ZIP avg
$976
Median Rent
1938
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
-0.9%
YoY Change (2024)
257
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+157%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45212 have decreased 0.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.9% | 176 |
| 2021 | +11.4% | 196 |
| 2022 | +14.6% | 224 |
| 2023 | +15.5% | 259 |
| 2024 | -0.9% | 257 |
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 429 business establishments in ZIP 45212, employing approximately 10,295 people with a combined annual payroll of $774,380,000.
429
Businesses
10,295
Employees
$774.4M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 48 | 11.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 39 | 9.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 39 | 9.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 27 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 25 | 5.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 18 | 4.2% |
| Information | 17 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 4.0% |
| Educational services | 15 | 3.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 1.4% |
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 45212 vs 45237 →
ZIP 45212 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45212
Cincinnati (45212)
22,253 residents
- 45237
Cincinnati (45237)
20,021 residents
- 45208
Cincinnati (45208)
17,614 residents
- 45229
Cincinnati (45229)
13,020 residents
- 45213
Cincinnati (45213)
12,013 residents
- 45206
Cincinnati (45206)
10,745 residents
- 45209
Cincinnati (45209)
9,605 residents
- 45216
Cincinnati (45216)
9,570 residents
- 45207 7,974
Cincinnati (45207)
7,974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45212 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45212 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45208
Cincinnati (45208)
$137,600 median income
- 45209
Cincinnati (45209)
$93,420 median income
- 45213
Cincinnati (45213)
$76,356 median income
- 45212
Cincinnati (45212)
$72,422 median income
- 41074
Dayton (41074)
$66,087 median income
- 45206
Cincinnati (45206)
$62,648 median income
- 45217
Cincinnati (45217)
$62,200 median income
- 45207 $49,801
Cincinnati (45207)
$49,801 median income
- 45237 $44,913
Cincinnati (45237)
$44,913 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45212 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45237 | Cincinnati, OH | 20,021 | 2.0 mi |
| 45209 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,605 | 1.6 mi |
| 45207 | Cincinnati, OH | 7,974 | 1.8 mi |
| 45229 | Cincinnati, OH | 13,020 | 2.0 mi |
| 45208 | Cincinnati, OH | 17,614 | 2.2 mi |
| 45217 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,566 | 2.4 mi |
| 45213 | Cincinnati, OH | 12,013 | 2.1 mi |
| 41074 | Dayton, KY | 5,338 | 3.6 mi |
| 45216 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,570 | 3.0 mi |
| 45206 | Cincinnati, OH | 10,745 | 3.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45212, 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 (22,253 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 45212 in?
ZIP code 45212 (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 45212?
ZIP code 45212 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 22,253 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45212?
The median household income in ZIP 45212 is $72,422, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45212?
The median home value in ZIP 45212 is $257,700, which is 7% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45212?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45212 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45212?
ZIP code 45212 has 429 business establishments employing approximately 10,295 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45212?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45212 are: Other services (except public administration) (50), Retail trade (49), Accommodation and food services (48). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45212?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45212 decreased by 0.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 45212?
In ZIP code 45212, 68.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 42.0% 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 45212?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45212 is 21.6 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 45212?
In ZIP code 45212, approximately 48.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45212?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45212 is 16.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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