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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
$76,356
Median income
$286,100
Median home value
55.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $49,576. Local economic indicators show a 14.0% poverty rate alongside 4.0% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $286,100 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $1,026 per month, and 59.3% of occupied units 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. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hamilton County, letting you compare 45213 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 45213

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45213.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45213?

36.8

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

4.9%

Foreign-Born

White 61.1%
African American 23.4%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
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?

$76,356

Median Household Income

+5% vs state

$49,576

Per Capita Income

14.0%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

19.9 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45213 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$76,356 Top 43% higher than 57% 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 72.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 55.7%

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

What does housing look like?

5,843

Total Housing Units

5,519

Occupied Units

324

Vacant Units

2.00

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.3%
Renter 40.7%

$286,100

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45213 ranks #7 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 45213 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 45213 ranks #6 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
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

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Related Areas

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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.

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