ZIP Code 45226
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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio
- Population
- 5,476
- Median income
- $97,558
- Median home value
- $408,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 72.9%
- Land area
- 14.6 sq mi
375/sq mi
▲ 28% vs US
higher than 79% of US ZIPs
▲ 47% vs US
higher than 80% of US ZIPs
Median age 35.6
New York
ZIP code 45226 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 5,476. The median household income is $97,558, which is 28% above the national average. Median home value is $408,400, 47% above the US average. 72.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45226 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 14.6 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 5,476 residents, producing a population density of 375 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 45226 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45226 sits at $97,558 (34% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $78,181. The poverty rate stands at 6.5% and the unemployment rate at 1.7%. On housing, the median home value is $408,400 (107% above the state average) with median rent at $1,226 per month, and 62.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45226 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.6, 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 45226 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 45226
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45226.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
51 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
27 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
25 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
24 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
23 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 45226, 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
5,476
Population
14.6
Area (sq mi)
375
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45226?
35.6
Median Age
49.6%
Male
50.4%
Female
2.5%
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?
$97,558
Median Household Income
+34% vs state
$78,181
Per Capita Income
6.5%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
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?
3,195
Total Housing Units
2,910
Occupied Units
285
Vacant Units
1.99
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$408,400
Median Home Value
+107% vs state
$1,226
Median Rent
1947
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
+10.4%
YoY Change (2024)
246
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+146%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45226 have increased 10.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +146% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 178 |
| 2021 | +10.6% | 196 |
| 2022 | +6.2% | 209 |
| 2023 | +6.7% | 223 |
| 2024 | +10.4% | 246 |
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 302 business establishments in ZIP 45226, employing approximately 6,407 people with a combined annual payroll of $536,455,000.
302
Businesses
6,407
Employees
$536.5M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 51 | 16.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 27 | 8.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 25 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 24 | 8.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 23 | 7.6% |
| Retail trade | 23 | 7.6% |
| Construction | 22 | 7.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 22 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 19 | 6.3% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 6.0% |
| Health care and social assistance | 15 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 12 | 4.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 9 | 3.0% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.3% |
| Utilities | 3 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 1.0% |
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 45226 vs 45208 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45208 | Cincinnati, OH | 17,614 | 1.8 mi |
| 41074 | Dayton, KY | 5,338 | 2.4 mi |
| 45209 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,605 | 2.9 mi |
| 41075 | Fort Thomas, KY | 16,459 | 2.7 mi |
| 45230 | Cincinnati, OH | 27,536 | 3.0 mi |
| 41073 | Bellevue, KY | 5,955 | 3.2 mi |
| 45213 | Cincinnati, OH | 12,013 | 4.8 mi |
| 45227 | Cincinnati, OH | 17,486 | 3.5 mi |
| 45206 | Cincinnati, OH | 10,745 | 3.6 mi |
| 45207 | Cincinnati, OH | 7,974 | 3.5 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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