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Cincinnati, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45215

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

29,623
974/sq mi
$69,372
Median income
$226,400
Median home value
34.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cincinnati pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 49%
home value, US ZIPs
974
people per sq mi
56%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45215 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45215 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, with 29,623 residents across 30.4 square miles, a density of 974 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45215 reports a modest median household income of $69,372 (5% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,492. Poverty here runs at 14.9%, with unemployment measured at 6.1%. Housing costs here run $226,400 for a typical home value (15% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,073 a month; 55.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45215 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 45215

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45215.

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 45215, 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

29,623

Population

30.4

Area (sq mi)

974

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 45215?

39.1

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

4.0%

Foreign-Born

White 62.5%
African American 26.5%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$69,372

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$42,492

Per Capita Income

14.9%

Poverty Rate

6.1%

Unemployment Rate

20.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45215 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,372 46th percentile higher than 46% 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 65.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 34.0%

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

What does housing look like?

13,648

Total Housing Units

12,783

Occupied Units

865

Vacant Units

2.35

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 55.7%
Renter 44.3%

$226,400

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

$1,073

Median Rent

1957

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

+3.3%

YoY Change (2024)

195

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+95%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45215 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +95% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.1% 132
2021 +12.5% 149
2022 +15.9% 172
2023 +9.6% 189
2024 +3.3% 195

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 799 business establishments in ZIP 45215, employing approximately 19,692 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,505,065,000.

799

Businesses

19,692

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Construction 96 12.0%
Manufacturing 89 11.1%
Retail trade 82 10.3%
Wholesale trade 80 10.0%
Health care and social assistance 78 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 75 9.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 66 8.3%
Accommodation and food services 55 6.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 38 4.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 36 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 29 3.6%
Finance and insurance 28 3.5%
Information 16 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 1.5%
Educational services 10 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.9%

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 45215 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 45215 ranks #2 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 45215 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 45215 ranks #7 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 3.0 mi
45216 Cincinnati, OH 9,570 2.6 mi
45246 Cincinnati, OH 15,133 3.8 mi
45212 Cincinnati, OH 22,253 4.9 mi
45231 Cincinnati, OH 40,893 4.1 mi
45236 Cincinnati, OH 24,552 3.9 mi
45218 Cincinnati, OH 3,846 3.9 mi
45213 Cincinnati, OH 12,013 4.4 mi
45232 Cincinnati, OH 6,358 4.5 mi
45241 Cincinnati, OH 23,044 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hamilton County

45238 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 45,760
45231 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 40,893
45211 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 36,111
45244 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 28,565
45239 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 28,315
45230 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 27,536

Related Areas

Hamilton County Cincinnati, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45215 in? ▼
ZIP code 45215 (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 45215? ▼
ZIP code 45215 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 29,623 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45215? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45215 is $69,372, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45215? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45215 is $226,400, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45215? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45215 is White at 62.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45215? ▼
ZIP code 45215 has 799 business establishments employing approximately 19,692 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45215? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45215 are: Construction (96), Manufacturing (89), Retail trade (82). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45215? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45215 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 95%. 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 45215? ▼
In ZIP code 45215, 65.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 34.0% 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 45215? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45215 is 20.2 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 45215? ▼
In ZIP code 45215, approximately 55.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 44.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45215? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45215 is 14.9% 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.