PlainZIP

Cincinnati, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45229

Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

13,020
1,840/sq mi
$32,263
Median income
$285,900
Median home value
30.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cincinnati pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

2th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 36%
home value, US ZIPs
1,840
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45229 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45229 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 13,020 residents across 7.1 square miles, a density of 1,840 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45229 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,263 (56% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,887. Poverty here runs at 38.5%, with unemployment measured at 13.6%. On housing, the median home value is $285,900 (45% above the state average) with median rent at $884 per month, and 30.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.5, and the average commute is 19 minutes. To put 45229 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Hamilton County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 45229

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45229.

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45229, 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

13,020

Population

7.1

Area (sq mi)

1,840

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45229?

39.5

Median Age

45.1%

Male

54.9%

Female

5.0%

Foreign-Born

White 25.2%
African American 63.9%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

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?

$32,263

Median Household Income

-56% vs state

$34,887

Per Capita Income

38.5%

Poverty Rate

13.6%

Unemployment Rate

19.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45229 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$32,263 2nd percentile higher than 2% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). This entry sits in this band. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Above this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 30.8%

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

What does housing look like?

7,652

Total Housing Units

6,794

Occupied Units

858

Vacant Units

1.94

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.6%
Renter 69.4%

$285,900

Median Home Value

+45% vs state

$884

Median Rent

1940

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

+9.9%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45229 have increased 9.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.1% 143
2021 +12.1% 161
2022 +12.1% 180
2023 +1.6% 183
2024 +9.9% 201

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 206 business establishments in ZIP 45229, employing approximately 18,484 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,482,283,000.

206

Businesses

18,484

Employees

$1.5B

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 47 22.8%
Other services (except public administration) 32 15.5%
Retail trade 23 11.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 14 6.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 14 6.8%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 14 6.8%
Accommodation and food services 14 6.8%
Manufacturing 13 6.3%
Wholesale trade 10 4.8%
Construction 7 3.4%
Finance and insurance 4 1.9%
Educational services 4 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 3 1.5%
Information 3 1.5%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 45229 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45229 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 45229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 45229 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
45217 Cincinnati, OH 6,566 1.2 mi
45207 Cincinnati, OH 7,974 1.1 mi
45206 Cincinnati, OH 10,745 1.8 mi
45220 Cincinnati, OH 15,313 1.8 mi
45212 Cincinnati, OH 22,253 2.0 mi
45219 Cincinnati, OH 16,526 2.2 mi
45216 Cincinnati, OH 9,570 3.3 mi
45232 Cincinnati, OH 6,358 2.4 mi
41073 Bellevue, KY 5,955 3.5 mi
45202 Cincinnati, OH 15,483 3.1 mi

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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45229 in? ▼
ZIP code 45229 (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 45229? ▼
ZIP code 45229 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 13,020 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45229? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45229 is $32,263, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45229? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45229 is $285,900, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45229? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45229 is African American at 63.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45229? ▼
ZIP code 45229 has 206 business establishments employing approximately 18,484 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45229? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45229 are: Health care and social assistance (47), Other services (except public administration) (32), Retail trade (23). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45229? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45229 increased by 9.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. 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 45229? ▼
In ZIP code 45229, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.8% 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 45229? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45229 is 19.0 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 45229? ▼
In ZIP code 45229, approximately 30.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45229? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45229 is 38.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.