ZIP Code 45219

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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio

Population
16,526

3,637/sq mi

Median income
$35,657

▼ 53% vs US

higher than 4% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$207,900

▼ 25% vs US

higher than 46% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
45.4%

Median age 21.3

Land area
4.5 sq mi

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ZIP code 45219 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 16,526. The median household income is $35,657, which is 53% below the national average. Median home value is $207,900, 25% below the US average. 45.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45219 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 4.5 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 16,526 residents, producing a population density of 3,637 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 45219 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45219 sits at $35,657 (51% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $19,558. The poverty rate stands at 47.8% and the unemployment rate at 7.6%. On housing, the median home value is $207,900 (5% above the state average) with median rent at $1,258 per month, and 17.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45219 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 45.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 21.3, and the average commute is 17 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45219 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 45219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45219.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45219, 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

16,526

Population

4.5

Area (sq mi)

3,637

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45219?

21.3

Median Age

50.3%

Male

49.7%

Female

8.5%

Foreign-Born

White 69.7%
African American 15.2%
Asian 6.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%

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?

$35,657

Median Household Income

-51% vs state

$19,558

Per Capita Income

47.8%

Poverty Rate

7.6%

Unemployment Rate

17.0 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 66.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 45.4%

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

What does housing look like?

8,326

Total Housing Units

7,090

Occupied Units

1,236

Vacant Units

2.15

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 17.1%
Renter 82.9%

$207,900

Median Home Value

+5% vs state

$1,258

Median Rent

1950

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

284

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+184%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45219 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +184% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.1% 185
2021 +7.1% 198
2022 +22.1% 242
2023 +10.6% 267
2024 +6.3% 284

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 329 business establishments in ZIP 45219, employing approximately 21,011 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,419,185,000.

329

Businesses

21,011

Employees

$1.4B

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 94 28.6%
Accommodation and food services 88 26.8%
Retail trade 42 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 28 8.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 17 5.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 4.3%
Finance and insurance 10 3.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.0%
Information 7 2.1%
Educational services 6 1.8%
Construction 3 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 45219 vs 45206 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45206 Cincinnati, OH 10,745 1.5 mi
45220 Cincinnati, OH 15,313 1.5 mi
45202 Cincinnati, OH 15,483 1.4 mi
45214 Cincinnati, OH 8,738 1.7 mi
45203 Cincinnati, OH 2,236 1.9 mi
45229 Cincinnati, OH 13,020 2.2 mi
45225 Cincinnati, OH 9,040 2.4 mi
45217 Cincinnati, OH 6,566 2.9 mi
45207 Cincinnati, OH 7,974 2.5 mi
45232 Cincinnati, OH 6,358 3.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45219 in?
ZIP code 45219 (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 45219?
ZIP code 45219 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 16,526 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45219?
The median household income in ZIP 45219 is $35,657, which is 53% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45219?
The median home value in ZIP 45219 is $207,900, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45219?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45219 is White at 69.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45219?
ZIP code 45219 has 329 business establishments employing approximately 21,011 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45219?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45219 are: Health care and social assistance (94), Accommodation and food services (88), Retail trade (42). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45219?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45219 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 184%. 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 45219?
In ZIP code 45219, 66.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.4% 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 45219?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45219 is 17.0 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 45219?
In ZIP code 45219, approximately 17.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 82.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45219?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45219 is 47.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cincinnati, OH

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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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