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 High-density area
- $44,099
- Median income Below-median income area
- $155,300
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 28.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45216 (Cincinnati, OH) rose +9.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 193.1 in 2023 to 211.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $24,381. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $155,300 (21% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $1,123; owner occupancy is 51.1%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45216 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 45216
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45216.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
34 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
14 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
14 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 45216?
34.0
Median Age
46.8%
Male
53.2%
Female
14.2%
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?
$44,099
Median Household Income
-40% vs state ZIP avg
$24,381
Per Capita Income
16.5%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
23.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45216 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)
$44,099 9th percentile higher than 9% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,210housing units
4,210
Total Housing Units
3,625
Occupied Units
585
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,300
Median Home Value
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45216 vs 45237 →
ZIP 45216 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45215
Cincinnati (45215)
29,623 residents
- 45212
Cincinnati (45212)
22,253 residents
- 45237
Cincinnati (45237)
20,021 residents
- 45224
Cincinnati (45224)
19,837 residents
- 45229
Cincinnati (45229)
13,020 residents
- 45213
Cincinnati (45213)
12,013 residents
- 45206 10,745
Cincinnati (45206)
10,745 residents
- 45216 9,570
Cincinnati (45216)
9,570 residents
- 45207 7,974
Cincinnati (45207)
7,974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45216 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45216 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45213
Cincinnati (45213)
$76,356 median income
- 45212
Cincinnati (45212)
$72,422 median income
- 45215
Cincinnati (45215)
$69,372 median income
- 45206
Cincinnati (45206)
$62,648 median income
- 45217
Cincinnati (45217)
$62,200 median income
- 45224
Cincinnati (45224)
$56,471 median income
- 45207
Cincinnati (45207)
$49,801 median income
- 45237
Cincinnati (45237)
$44,913 median income
- 45216
Cincinnati (45216)
$44,099 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45216, 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 (9,570 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 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.
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