PlainZIP

Cincinnati, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45216

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

9,570
1,224/sq mi
$44,099
Median income
$155,300
Median home value
28.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cincinnati pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
27th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,224
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45216 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45216 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 9,570 residents across 7.8 square miles, a density of 1,224 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45216 reports a modest median household income of $44,099 (40% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,381. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $155,300 (21% below the state average) with median rent at $1,123 per month, and 51.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 28.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45216 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 45216

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45216.

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 45216, 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

9,570

Population

7.8

Area (sq mi)

1,224

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45216?

34.0

Median Age

46.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

14.2%

Foreign-Born

White 50.1%
African American 19.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 17.5%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%

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?

$44,099

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$24,381

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Unemployment Rate

23.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45216 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$44,099 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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

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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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 28.5%

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

What does housing look like?

4,210

Total Housing Units

3,625

Occupied Units

585

Vacant Units

2.60

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 51.1%
Renter 48.9%

$155,300

Median Home Value

-21% vs state

$1,123

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

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45216 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 128
2021 +16.4% 149
2022 +12.9% 168
2023 +15.0% 193
2024 +9.8% 212

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 173 business establishments in ZIP 45216, employing approximately 5,510 people with a combined annual payroll of $298,116,000.

173

Businesses

5,510

Employees

$298.1M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 34 19.6%
Manufacturing 21 12.1%
Accommodation and food services 15 8.7%
Wholesale trade 14 8.1%
Health care and social assistance 14 8.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 8.1%
Construction 13 7.5%
Transportation and warehousing 11 6.4%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 8 4.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 4.6%
Utilities 5 2.9%
Information 4 2.3%
Finance and insurance 4 2.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 4 2.3%

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 45216 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 45216 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 45216 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 45216 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
45237 Cincinnati, OH 20,021 1.7 mi
45232 Cincinnati, OH 6,358 2.0 mi
45217 Cincinnati, OH 6,566 2.4 mi
45224 Cincinnati, OH 19,837 2.7 mi
45229 Cincinnati, OH 13,020 3.3 mi
45215 Cincinnati, OH 29,623 2.6 mi
45212 Cincinnati, OH 22,253 3.0 mi
45207 Cincinnati, OH 7,974 4.1 mi
45206 Cincinnati, OH 10,745 5.1 mi
45213 Cincinnati, OH 12,013 3.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hamilton County

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Pop: 36,111
45215 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 29,623
45244 standard
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Pop: 28,565
45239 standard
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Pop: 28,315

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45216 in? ▼
ZIP code 45216 (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 45216? ▼
ZIP code 45216 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 9,570 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45216? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45216 is $44,099, which is 42% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45216? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45216 is $155,300, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45216? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45216 is White at 50.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 23.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45216? ▼
ZIP code 45216 has 173 business establishments employing approximately 5,510 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45216? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45216 are: Retail trade (34), Manufacturing (21), Accommodation and food services (15). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45216? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45216 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 45216? ▼
In ZIP code 45216, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.5% 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 45216? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45216 is 23.2 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 45216? ▼
In ZIP code 45216, approximately 51.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 48.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45216? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45216 is 16.5% 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.