ZIP Code 45225

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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio

Population
9,040

1,120/sq mi

Median income
$20,348

▼ 73% vs US

higher than 0% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$103,100

▼ 63% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
8.0%

Median age 26.9

Land area
8.1 sq mi

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ZIP code 45225 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 9,040. The median household income is $20,348, which is 73% below the national average. Median home value is $103,100, 63% below the US average. 8.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45225 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 8.1 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 9,040 residents, producing a population density of 1,120 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 45225 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45225 sits at $20,348 (72% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $15,020. The poverty rate stands at 64.6% and the unemployment rate at 27.0%. On housing, the median home value is $103,100 (48% below the state average) with median rent at $768 per month, and 12.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45225 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.9, and the average commute is . We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45225 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 45225

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45225.

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 45225, 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

9,040

Population

8.1

Area (sq mi)

1,120

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45225?

26.9

Median Age

44.1%

Male

55.9%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 14.2%
African American 68.9%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.4%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.2%

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?

$20,348

Median Household Income

-72% vs state

$15,020

Per Capita Income

64.6%

Poverty Rate

27.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.0%

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

What does housing look like?

4,963

Total Housing Units

4,416

Occupied Units

547

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 12.8%
Renter 87.2%

$103,100

Median Home Value

-48% vs state

$768

Median Rent

1958

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 138 business establishments in ZIP 45225, employing approximately 2,350 people with a combined annual payroll of $131,170,000.

138

Businesses

2,350

Employees

$131.2M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Manufacturing 23 16.7%
Wholesale trade 17 12.3%
Retail trade 17 12.3%
Construction 14 10.1%
Other services (except public administration) 14 10.1%
Accommodation and food services 13 9.4%
Health care and social assistance 11 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 8 5.8%
Transportation and warehousing 6 4.3%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 3.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 4 2.9%

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 45225 vs 45214 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45214 Cincinnati, OH 8,738 1.5 mi
45223 Cincinnati, OH 12,360 2.0 mi
45220 Cincinnati, OH 15,313 1.7 mi
45219 Cincinnati, OH 16,526 2.4 mi
45205 Cincinnati, OH 19,389 2.6 mi
45203 Cincinnati, OH 2,236 2.9 mi
41016 Covington, KY 6,075 3.9 mi
45211 Cincinnati, OH 36,111 2.6 mi
45204 Cincinnati, OH 6,972 3.4 mi
45229 Cincinnati, OH 13,020 3.6 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45225 in?
ZIP code 45225 (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 45225?
ZIP code 45225 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 9,040 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45225?
The median household income in ZIP 45225 is $20,348, which is 73% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45225?
The median home value in ZIP 45225 is $103,100, which is 63% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45225?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45225 is African American at 68.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45225?
ZIP code 45225 has 138 business establishments employing approximately 2,350 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45225?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45225 are: Manufacturing (23), Wholesale trade (17), Retail trade (17). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 45225?
In ZIP code 45225, 46.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.0% 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 45225?
In ZIP code 45225, approximately 12.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 87.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45225?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45225 is 64.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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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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