Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45225
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,040
- 1,120/sq mi High-density area
- $20,348
- Median income Below-median income area
- $103,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cincinnati pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- Lowest
- household income, US ZIPs
- 11th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,120
- people per sq mi
- 13%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45225 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 45225 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 9,040 residents across 8.1 square miles, a density of 1,120 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45225 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $20,348 (72% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $15,020. Economic pressure is pronounced: 64.6% of residents are below the poverty line and unemployment is 27.0%. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $103,100 (48% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $768; owner occupancy is 12.8%.
Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 26.9, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45225 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 45225
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45225.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
23 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
17 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
17 establishments
- Construction
Construction
14 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
14 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 45225, 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
9,040
Population
8.1
Area (sq mi)
1,120
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45225?
26.9
Median Age
44.1%
Male
55.9%
Female
2.0%
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?
$20,348
Median Household Income
-72% vs state ZIP avg
$15,020
Per Capita Income
64.6%
Poverty Rate
27.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 45225 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)
$20,348 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
4,963housing units
4,963
Total Housing Units
4,416
Occupied Units
547
Vacant Units
2.08
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$103,100
Median Home Value
-48% vs state ZIP avg
$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 45225 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
- 45205
Cincinnati (45205)
19,389 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
- 45204 6,972
Cincinnati (45204)
6,972 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45225 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45225 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41016
Covington (41016)
$71,172 median income
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
$53,868 median income
- 45220
Cincinnati (45220)
$53,440 median income
- 45223
Cincinnati (45223)
$49,312 median income
- 45205
Cincinnati (45205)
$43,682 median income
- 45219
Cincinnati (45219)
$35,657 median income
- 45229
Cincinnati (45229)
$32,263 median income
- 45204
Cincinnati (45204)
$31,236 median income
- 45214 $27,852
Cincinnati (45214)
$27,852 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45225 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45225, 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 (9,040 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 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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