ZIP Code 45224
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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio
- Population
- 19,837
- Median income
- $56,471
- Median home value
- $204,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 36.5%
- Land area
- 16.6 sq mi
1,192/sq mi
▼ 26% vs US
higher than 23% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 45224 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 19,837. The median household income is $56,471, which is 26% below the national average. Median home value is $204,000, 27% below the US average. 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45224 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 16.6 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 19,837 residents, producing a population density of 1,192 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 45224 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45224 sits at $56,471 (23% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,859. The poverty rate stands at 19.9% and the unemployment rate at 7.9%. On housing, the median home value is $204,000 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $959 per month, and 59.5% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45224 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 36.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45224 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 45224
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45224.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
46 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
28 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
19 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 17
Professional, scientific, and technical services
17 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45224, 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
19,837
Population
16.6
Area (sq mi)
1,192
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45224?
44.0
Median Age
45.8%
Male
54.2%
Female
3.9%
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?
$56,471
Median Household Income
-23% vs state
$34,859
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
7.9%
Unemployment Rate
23.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
10,015
Total Housing Units
9,535
Occupied Units
480
Vacant Units
2.23
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$204,000
Median Home Value
+3% vs state
$959
Median Rent
1959
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
+1.0%
YoY Change (2024)
199
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+99%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45224 have increased 1.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +99% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 132 |
| 2021 | +12.5% | 148 |
| 2022 | +18.8% | 176 |
| 2023 | +11.9% | 197 |
| 2024 | +1.0% | 199 |
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 232 business establishments in ZIP 45224, employing approximately 7,976 people with a combined annual payroll of $661,564,000.
232
Businesses
7,976
Employees
$661.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 46 | 19.8% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 17.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 28 | 12.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 19 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 17 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 13 | 5.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 11 | 4.7% |
| Information | 9 | 3.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.0% |
| Manufacturing | 6 | 2.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 5 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 5 | 2.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 4 | 1.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.7% |
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 45224 vs 45232 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45232 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,358 | 1.7 mi |
| 45223 | Cincinnati, OH | 12,360 | 2.3 mi |
| 45216 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,570 | 2.7 mi |
| 45231 | Cincinnati, OH | 40,893 | 3.1 mi |
| 45239 | Cincinnati, OH | 28,315 | 2.6 mi |
| 45220 | Cincinnati, OH | 15,313 | 3.7 mi |
| 45217 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,566 | 3.0 mi |
| 45218 | Cincinnati, OH | 3,846 | 4.5 mi |
| 45225 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,040 | 4.2 mi |
| 45240 | Cincinnati, OH | 27,286 | 5.8 mi |
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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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