Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45217
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 6,566
- 1,226/sq mi High-density area
- $62,200
- Median income Near-median income area
- $171,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 32.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cincinnati pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- 33rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 35th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,226
- people per sq mi
- 60%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45217 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 45217 (Cincinnati, OH) rose +3.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 188.9 in 2023 to 196.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45217 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 6,566 residents across 5.4 square miles, a density of 1,226 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45217 reports a modest median household income of $62,200 (15% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,310. The poverty rate is 17.9%, with unemployment at 6.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $171,300 (13% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,047; 60.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 32.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45217 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 45217
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45217.
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
19 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
14 establishments
- Construction
Construction
13 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
12 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 45217, 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
6,566
Population
5.4
Area (sq mi)
1,226
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45217?
40.1
Median Age
48.8%
Male
51.2%
Female
3.0%
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?
$62,200
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$35,310
Per Capita Income
17.9%
Poverty Rate
6.7%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45217 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)
$62,200 33rd percentile higher than 33% 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
3,061housing units
3,061
Total Housing Units
2,676
Occupied Units
385
Vacant Units
2.40
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,300
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$1,047
Median Rent
1954
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
+3.8%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45217 have increased 3.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +11.9% | 132 |
| 2021 | +11.0% | 146 |
| 2022 | +16.2% | 170 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 189 |
| 2024 | +3.8% | 196 |
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 131 business establishments in ZIP 45217, employing approximately 2,794 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,208,000.
131
Businesses
2,794
Employees
$153.2M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Wholesale trade | 19 | 14.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 10.7% |
| Construction | 13 | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 12 | 9.2% |
| Retail trade | 11 | 8.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 7.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 8 | 6.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 7 | 5.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 5.3% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 3.8% |
| Information | 3 | 2.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 3 | 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 45217 vs 45229 →
ZIP 45217 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45212
Cincinnati (45212)
22,253 residents
- 45219
Cincinnati (45219)
16,526 residents
- 45202
Cincinnati (45202)
15,483 residents
- 45220
Cincinnati (45220)
15,313 residents
- 45229
Cincinnati (45229)
13,020 residents
- 45223
Cincinnati (45223)
12,360 residents
- 45206
Cincinnati (45206)
10,745 residents
- 45216
Cincinnati (45216)
9,570 residents
- 45207 7,974
Cincinnati (45207)
7,974 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45217 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45217 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
- 45212
Cincinnati (45212)
$72,422 median income
- 45206
Cincinnati (45206)
$62,648 median income
- 45217
Cincinnati (45217)
$62,200 median income
- 45220
Cincinnati (45220)
$53,440 median income
- 45207
Cincinnati (45207)
$49,801 median income
- 45223
Cincinnati (45223)
$49,312 median income
- 45216
Cincinnati (45216)
$44,099 median income
- 45219 $35,657
Cincinnati (45219)
$35,657 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45217 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45229 | Cincinnati, OH | 13,020 | 1.2 mi |
| 45232 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,358 | 1.3 mi |
| 45220 | Cincinnati, OH | 15,313 | 1.8 mi |
| 45212 | Cincinnati, OH | 22,253 | 2.4 mi |
| 45216 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,570 | 2.4 mi |
| 45207 | Cincinnati, OH | 7,974 | 2.2 mi |
| 45206 | Cincinnati, OH | 10,745 | 2.9 mi |
| 45223 | Cincinnati, OH | 12,360 | 2.8 mi |
| 45219 | Cincinnati, OH | 16,526 | 2.9 mi |
| 45202 | Cincinnati, OH | 15,483 | 4.1 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45217, 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 (6,566 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 45217 in?
ZIP code 45217 (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 45217?
ZIP code 45217 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 6,566 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45217?
The median household income in ZIP 45217 is $62,200, which is 18% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45217?
The median home value in ZIP 45217 is $171,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45217?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45217 is White at 52.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45217?
ZIP code 45217 has 131 business establishments employing approximately 2,794 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45217?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45217 are: Wholesale trade (19), Other services (except public administration) (15), Accommodation and food services (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45217?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45217 increased by 3.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. 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 45217?
In ZIP code 45217, 64.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 32.1% 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 45217?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45217 is 20.4 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 45217?
In ZIP code 45217, approximately 60.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45217?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45217 is 17.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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