Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45213
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,013
- 1,464/sq mi High-density area
- $76,356
- Median income Near-median income area
- $286,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 55.7%
- 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 low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 43%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 36%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,464
- people per sq mi
- 59%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45213 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 45213 (Cincinnati, OH) rose +2.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.0 in 2023 to 254.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45213 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 12,013 residents across 8.2 square miles, a density of 1,464 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45213 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,356 (5% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $49,576. The poverty rate is 14.0%, with unemployment at 4.0%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $286,100 (45% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,026; 59.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 55.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45213 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 45213
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45213.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
36 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
33 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
32 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
23 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 45213, 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
12,013
Population
8.2
Area (sq mi)
1,464
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45213?
36.8
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
4.9%
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?
$76,356
Median Household Income
+5% vs state ZIP avg
$49,576
Per Capita Income
14.0%
Poverty Rate
4.0%
Unemployment Rate
19.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45213 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)
$76,356 Top 38% higher than 62% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,843housing units
5,843
Total Housing Units
5,519
Occupied Units
324
Vacant Units
2.00
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$286,100
Median Home Value
+45% vs state ZIP avg
$1,026
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
+2.7%
YoY Change (2024)
255
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+155%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45213 have increased 2.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.7% | 172 |
| 2021 | +11.9% | 192 |
| 2022 | +11.3% | 214 |
| 2023 | +15.9% | 248 |
| 2024 | +2.7% | 255 |
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 215 business establishments in ZIP 45213, employing approximately 3,329 people with a combined annual payroll of $200,740,000.
215
Businesses
3,329
Employees
$200.7M
Annual Payroll
14
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 36 | 16.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 33 | 15.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 32 | 14.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 28 | 13.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 14 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 12 | 5.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 10 | 4.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 4 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 3 | 1.4% |
| Information | 3 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 3 | 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 45213 vs 45209 →
ZIP 45213 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45236
Cincinnati (45236)
24,552 residents
- 45212
Cincinnati (45212)
22,253 residents
- 45237
Cincinnati (45237)
20,021 residents
- 45208
Cincinnati (45208)
17,614 residents
- 45227
Cincinnati (45227)
17,486 residents
- 45243
Cincinnati (45243)
14,891 residents
- 45213
Cincinnati (45213)
12,013 residents
- 45209 9,605
Cincinnati (45209)
9,605 residents
- 45216 9,570
Cincinnati (45216)
9,570 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45213 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45213 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45243
Cincinnati (45243)
$171,172 median income
- 45208
Cincinnati (45208)
$137,600 median income
- 45226
Cincinnati (45226)
$97,558 median income
- 45209
Cincinnati (45209)
$93,420 median income
- 45236
Cincinnati (45236)
$84,037 median income
- 45213
Cincinnati (45213)
$76,356 median income
- 45212
Cincinnati (45212)
$72,422 median income
- 45227
Cincinnati (45227)
$71,646 median income
- 45207 $49,801
Cincinnati (45207)
$49,801 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45213 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45209 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,605 | 1.9 mi |
| 45237 | Cincinnati, OH | 20,021 | 1.9 mi |
| 45212 | Cincinnati, OH | 22,253 | 2.1 mi |
| 45236 | Cincinnati, OH | 24,552 | 2.3 mi |
| 45208 | Cincinnati, OH | 17,614 | 3.3 mi |
| 45227 | Cincinnati, OH | 17,486 | 2.6 mi |
| 45226 | Cincinnati, OH | 5,476 | 4.8 mi |
| 45243 | Cincinnati, OH | 14,891 | 4.2 mi |
| 45216 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,570 | 3.6 mi |
| 45207 | Cincinnati, OH | 7,974 | 3.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45213, 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 (12,013 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 45213 in?
ZIP code 45213 (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 45213?
ZIP code 45213 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 12,013 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45213?
The median household income in ZIP 45213 is $76,356, which is 0% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45213?
The median home value in ZIP 45213 is $286,100, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45213?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45213 is White at 61.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45213?
ZIP code 45213 has 215 business establishments employing approximately 3,329 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45213?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45213 are: Retail trade (36), Other services (except public administration) (33), Health care and social assistance (32). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45213?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45213 increased by 2.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 45213?
In ZIP code 45213, 72.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 55.7% 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 45213?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45213 is 19.9 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 45213?
In ZIP code 45213, approximately 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45213?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45213 is 14.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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