PlainZIP

Cincinnati, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45219

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

16,526
3,637/sq mi
$35,657
Median income
$207,900
Median home value
45.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cincinnati pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

4th pct
household income, US ZIPs
46th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3,637
people per sq mi
17%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45219 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45219 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 16,526 residents across 4.5 square miles, a density of 3,637 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45219 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $35,657 (51% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $19,558. 47.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 7.6%. Median home value sits at $207,900 (5% above the state average), median rent at $1,258 a month, and owner-occupancy at 17.1%.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 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 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 45219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

16,526

Population

4.5

Area (sq mi)

3,637

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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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

How ZIP 45219 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$35,657 4th percentile higher than 4% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 45219 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 45219 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45219 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 45219 ranks #6 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
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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Pop: 36,111
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Pop: 29,623
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Pop: 28,565
45239 standard
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Pop: 28,315

Related Areas

Hamilton County Cincinnati, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.