ZIP Code 45215
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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio
- Population
- 29,623
- Median income
- $69,372
- Median home value
- $226,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 34.0%
- Land area
- 30.4 sq mi
974/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▼ 19% vs US
higher than 51% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.1
New York
ZIP code 45215 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 29,623. The median household income is $69,372, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $226,400, 19% below the US average. 34.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45215 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.4 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 29,623 residents, producing a population density of 974 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 45215 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45215 sits at $69,372 (5% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,492. The poverty rate stands at 14.9% and the unemployment rate at 6.1%. On housing, the median home value is $226,400 (15% above the state average) with median rent at $1,073 per month, and 55.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45215 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 45215
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45215.
- Construction
Construction
96 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
89 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
82 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
80 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
78 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 45215?
39.1
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
4.0%
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?
$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
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?
13,648
Total Housing Units
12,783
Occupied Units
865
Vacant Units
2.35
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45215 vs 45237 →
| 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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