PlainZIP

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
$72,422
Median income
$257,700
Median home value
42.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $43,499. Local economic indicators show a 16.4% poverty rate alongside 4.6% unemployment. The typical home here is valued at $257,700 (31% above the state average); renters pay a median of $976 monthly, and 48.7% of units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45212, plus 6 more within Hamilton County, give a clearer read than the 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 45212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45212.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45212?

33.3

Median Age

52.4%

Male

47.6%

Female

4.1%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 14.5%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%

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

$43,499

Per Capita Income

16.4%

Poverty Rate

4.6%

Unemployment Rate

21.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45212 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$72,422 Top 50% higher than 50% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 68.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.0%

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

What does housing look like?

11,433

Total Housing Units

10,127

Occupied Units

1,306

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 48.7%
Renter 51.3%

$257,700

Median Home Value

+31% vs state

$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

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ZIP 45212 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 45212 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45212 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 45212 ranks #4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Hamilton County

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Pop: 36,111
45215 standard
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Pop: 29,623
45244 standard
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Pop: 28,565
45239 standard
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Pop: 28,315

Related Areas

Hamilton County Cincinnati, OH Ohio

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.

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