Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45218
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 3,846
- 919/sq mi High-density area
- $71,000
- Median income Near-median income area
- $179,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 33.3%
- 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.
- 48th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 38th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 919
- people per sq mi
- 67%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45218 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45218 covers 4.2 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,846 residents on file, a density of 919 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45218 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $71,000 (3% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,792. The poverty rate is 9.0%, with unemployment at 2.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $179,900 (9% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $993; 67.3% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45218 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 45218
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45218.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
6 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
3 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 45218, 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
3,846
Population
4.2
Area (sq mi)
919
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45218?
39.5
Median Age
50.7%
Male
49.3%
Female
3.7%
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?
$71,000
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$33,792
Per Capita Income
9.0%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 45218 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)
$71,000 Top 49% higher than 51% 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
1,555housing units
1,555
Total Housing Units
1,546
Occupied Units
9
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$179,900
Median Home Value
-9% vs state ZIP avg
$993
Median Rent
1956
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
-0.5%
YoY Change (2024)
202
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+102%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45218 have decreased 0.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +102% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.7% | 128 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 147 |
| 2022 | +21.6% | 179 |
| 2023 | +13.5% | 203 |
| 2024 | -0.5% | 202 |
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 30 business establishments in ZIP 45218, employing approximately 278 people with a combined annual payroll of $11,778,000.
30
Businesses
278
Employees
$11.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 6 | 20.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 6 | 20.0% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 16.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 10.0% |
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 45218 vs 45240 →
ZIP 45218 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45014
Fairfield (45014)
43,917 residents
- 45231
Cincinnati (45231)
40,893 residents
- 45215
Cincinnati (45215)
29,623 residents
- 45240
Cincinnati (45240)
27,286 residents
- 45251
Cincinnati (45251)
22,391 residents
- 45224
Cincinnati (45224)
19,837 residents
- 45246 15,133
Cincinnati (45246)
15,133 residents
- 45015 12,038
Hamilton (45015)
12,038 residents
- 45216 9,570
Cincinnati (45216)
9,570 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45218 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45218 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45014
Fairfield (45014)
$75,661 median income
- 45251
Cincinnati (45251)
$74,614 median income
- 45240
Cincinnati (45240)
$71,947 median income
- 45231
Cincinnati (45231)
$71,353 median income
- 45218
Cincinnati (45218)
$71,000 median income
- 45215
Cincinnati (45215)
$69,372 median income
- 45246
Cincinnati (45246)
$65,370 median income
- 45224
Cincinnati (45224)
$56,471 median income
- 45015
Hamilton (45015)
$48,312 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45218 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45240 | Cincinnati, OH | 27,286 | 1.3 mi |
| 45231 | Cincinnati, OH | 40,893 | 1.7 mi |
| 45251 | Cincinnati, OH | 22,391 | 3.8 mi |
| 45224 | Cincinnati, OH | 19,837 | 4.5 mi |
| 45246 | Cincinnati, OH | 15,133 | 3.4 mi |
| 45014 | Fairfield, OH | 43,917 | 4.5 mi |
| 45215 | Cincinnati, OH | 29,623 | 3.9 mi |
| 45232 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,358 | 5.8 mi |
| 45216 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,570 | 5.0 mi |
| 45015 | Hamilton, OH | 12,038 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45218, 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 (3,846 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 45218 in?
ZIP code 45218 (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 45218?
ZIP code 45218 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 3,846 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45218?
The median household income in ZIP 45218 is $71,000, which is 7% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45218?
The median home value in ZIP 45218 is $179,900, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45218?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45218 is White at 68.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45218?
ZIP code 45218 has 30 business establishments employing approximately 278 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45218?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45218 are: Health care and social assistance (6), Other services (except public administration) (6), Retail trade (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45218?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45218 decreased by 0.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 102%. 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 45218?
In ZIP code 45218, 61.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45218?
In ZIP code 45218, approximately 67.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45218?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45218 is 9.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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