Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45223
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,360
- 822/sq mi High-density area
- $49,312
- Median income Below-median income area
- $210,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 45.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-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.
- 13th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 822
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45223 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 45223 (Cincinnati, OH) rose +1.1% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 259.6 in 2023 to 262.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45223 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 12,360 residents across 15.0 square miles, a density of 822 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45223 reports a modest median household income of $49,312 (32% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,246. The poverty rate is 26.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $210,100 (7% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $948; 48.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 45.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.7, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45223 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 45223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45223.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
38 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
35 establishments
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
28 establishments
- Construction
Construction
24 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
24 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 45223, 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
12,360
Population
15.0
Area (sq mi)
822
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45223?
35.7
Median Age
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Female
5.8%
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?
$49,312
Median Household Income
-32% vs state ZIP avg
$34,246
Per Capita Income
26.9%
Poverty Rate
8.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45223 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)
$49,312 13th percentile higher than 13% 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
7,076housing units
7,076
Total Housing Units
6,512
Occupied Units
564
Vacant Units
2.17
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$210,100
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$948
Median Rent
1941
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
+1.1%
YoY Change (2024)
262
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+162%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45223 have increased 1.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +162% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.5% | 195 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 220 |
| 2022 | +4.8% | 231 |
| 2023 | +12.5% | 260 |
| 2024 | +1.1% | 262 |
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 266 business establishments in ZIP 45223, employing approximately 3,424 people with a combined annual payroll of $199,275,000.
266
Businesses
3,424
Employees
$199.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 14.3% |
| Retail trade | 35 | 13.2% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 24 | 9.0% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 24 | 9.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 24 | 9.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 18 | 6.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 6.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 4.9% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 12 | 4.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 10 | 3.8% |
| Educational services | 7 | 2.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 5 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.9% |
| Information | 3 | 1.1% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.1% |
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 45223 vs 45225 →
ZIP 45223 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
36,111 residents
- 45239
Cincinnati (45239)
28,315 residents
- 45224
Cincinnati (45224)
19,837 residents
- 45219
Cincinnati (45219)
16,526 residents
- 45220
Cincinnati (45220)
15,313 residents
- 45229 13,020
Cincinnati (45229)
13,020 residents
- 45223 12,360
Cincinnati (45223)
12,360 residents
- 45225 9,040
Cincinnati (45225)
9,040 residents
- 45214 8,738
Cincinnati (45214)
8,738 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45223 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45223 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45217
Cincinnati (45217)
$62,200 median income
- 45239
Cincinnati (45239)
$60,324 median income
- 45224
Cincinnati (45224)
$56,471 median income
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
$53,868 median income
- 45220
Cincinnati (45220)
$53,440 median income
- 45223
Cincinnati (45223)
$49,312 median income
- 45219
Cincinnati (45219)
$35,657 median income
- 45229
Cincinnati (45229)
$32,263 median income
- 45232
Cincinnati (45232)
$28,367 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45223 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45225 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,040 | 2.0 mi |
| 45224 | Cincinnati, OH | 19,837 | 2.3 mi |
| 45232 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,358 | 2.2 mi |
| 45220 | Cincinnati, OH | 15,313 | 2.2 mi |
| 45214 | Cincinnati, OH | 8,738 | 3.4 mi |
| 45217 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,566 | 2.8 mi |
| 45211 | Cincinnati, OH | 36,111 | 2.8 mi |
| 45239 | Cincinnati, OH | 28,315 | 2.8 mi |
| 45219 | Cincinnati, OH | 16,526 | 3.6 mi |
| 45229 | Cincinnati, OH | 13,020 | 3.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45223, 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 (12,360 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 45223 in?
ZIP code 45223 (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 45223?
ZIP code 45223 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 12,360 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45223?
The median household income in ZIP 45223 is $49,312, which is 35% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45223?
The median home value in ZIP 45223 is $210,100, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45223?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45223 is White at 50.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45223?
ZIP code 45223 has 266 business establishments employing approximately 3,424 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45223?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45223 are: Accommodation and food services (38), Retail trade (35), Manufacturing (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45223?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45223 increased by 1.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 162%. 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 45223?
In ZIP code 45223, 69.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 45.6% 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 45223?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45223 is 24.6 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 45223?
In ZIP code 45223, approximately 48.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45223?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45223 is 26.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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