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 High-density area
- $27,852
- Median income Below-median income area
- $100,500
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 17.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 1st 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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $21,112. Economic pressure is pronounced: 44.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 10.9%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $100,500 (49% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $813; owner occupancy is 23.9%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45214 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 45214
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45214.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
40 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
26 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
23 establishments
- Construction
Construction
20 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
19 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 45214?
31.5
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
1.4%
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?
$27,852
Median Household Income
-62% vs state ZIP avg
$21,112
Per Capita Income
44.6%
Poverty Rate
10.9%
Unemployment Rate
21.5 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45214 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)
$27,852 2nd percentile higher than 2% 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
5,031housing units
5,031
Total Housing Units
3,987
Occupied Units
1,044
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$100,500
Median Home Value
-49% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45214 vs 45225 →
ZIP 45214 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45205
Cincinnati (45205)
19,389 residents
- 45219
Cincinnati (45219)
16,526 residents
- 45202
Cincinnati (45202)
15,483 residents
- 45220
Cincinnati (45220)
15,313 residents
- 45223
Cincinnati (45223)
12,360 residents
- 45206
Cincinnati (45206)
10,745 residents
- 45225
Cincinnati (45225)
9,040 residents
- 45214
Cincinnati (45214)
8,738 residents
- 45204 6,972
Cincinnati (45204)
6,972 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45214 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45214 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45202
Cincinnati (45202)
$95,633 median income
- 41016
Covington (41016)
$71,172 median income
- 45206
Cincinnati (45206)
$62,648 median income
- 45220
Cincinnati (45220)
$53,440 median income
- 45223
Cincinnati (45223)
$49,312 median income
- 45205
Cincinnati (45205)
$43,682 median income
- 45219 $35,657
Cincinnati (45219)
$35,657 median income
- 45204 $31,236
Cincinnati (45204)
$31,236 median income
- 45214 $27,852
Cincinnati (45214)
$27,852 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45214, 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 (8,738 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 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.
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