PlainZIP

Cincinnati, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45214

Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

8,738
1,486/sq mi
$27,852
Median income
$100,500
Median home value
17.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cincinnati pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

1th pct
household income, US ZIPs
10th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,486
people per sq mi
24%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45214 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45214 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 8,738 residents across 5.9 square miles, a density of 1,486 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45214 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $27,852 (62% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $21,112. 44.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 10.9%. On housing, the median home value is $100,500 (49% below the state average) with median rent at $813 per month, and 23.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45214 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 45214

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45214.

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 45214, 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

8,738

Population

5.9

Area (sq mi)

1,486

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45214?

31.5

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

1.4%

Foreign-Born

White 23.7%
African American 61.6%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.7%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

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?

$27,852

Median Household Income

-62% vs state

$21,112

Per Capita Income

44.6%

Poverty Rate

10.9%

Unemployment Rate

21.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45214 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$27,852 1st percentile higher than 1% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.9%

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

What does housing look like?

5,031

Total Housing Units

3,987

Occupied Units

1,044

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 23.9%
Renter 76.1%

$100,500

Median Home Value

-49% vs state

$813

Median Rent

1938

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 230 business establishments in ZIP 45214, employing approximately 5,521 people with a combined annual payroll of $329,793,000.

230

Businesses

5,521

Employees

$329.8M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 40 17.4%
Retail trade 26 11.3%
Other services (except public administration) 23 10.0%
Construction 20 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 19 8.3%
Health care and social assistance 19 8.3%
Wholesale trade 18 7.8%
Accommodation and food services 16 7.0%
Transportation and warehousing 10 4.3%
Information 10 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 9 3.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 3.5%
Finance and insurance 4 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 1.7%
Educational services 3 1.3%

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 45214 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 45214 ranks #8 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 45214 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 45214 ranks #9 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 1.5 mi
45203 Cincinnati, OH 2,236 1.4 mi
45219 Cincinnati, OH 16,526 1.7 mi
41016 Covington, KY 6,075 2.5 mi
45205 Cincinnati, OH 19,389 1.9 mi
45220 Cincinnati, OH 15,313 2.2 mi
45223 Cincinnati, OH 12,360 3.4 mi
45204 Cincinnati, OH 6,972 2.3 mi
45202 Cincinnati, OH 15,483 2.4 mi
45206 Cincinnati, OH 10,745 3.2 mi

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Related Areas

Hamilton County Cincinnati, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45214 in? ▼
ZIP code 45214 (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 45214? ▼
ZIP code 45214 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 8,738 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45214? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45214 is $27,852, which is 63% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45214? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45214 is $100,500, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45214? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45214 is African American at 61.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45214? ▼
ZIP code 45214 has 230 business establishments employing approximately 5,521 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45214? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45214 are: Manufacturing (40), Retail trade (26), Other services (except public administration) (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45214? ▼
In ZIP code 45214, 56.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.9% 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 45214? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45214 is 21.5 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 45214? ▼
In ZIP code 45214, approximately 23.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 76.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45214? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45214 is 44.6% 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.