ZIP Code 45232
standardSource:
Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio
- Population
- 6,358
- Median income
- $28,367
- Median home value
- $130,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 15.3%
- Land area
- 6.1 sq mi
1,039/sq mi
▼ 63% vs US
higher than 2% of US ZIPs
▼ 53% vs US
higher than 20% of US ZIPs
Median age 28.3
New York
ZIP code 45232 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 6,358. The median household income is $28,367, which is 63% below the national average. Median home value is $130,500, 53% below the US average. 15.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45232 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.1 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 6,358 residents, producing a population density of 1,039 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 45232 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45232 sits at $28,367 (61% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $19,973. The poverty rate stands at 40.4% and the unemployment rate at 20.9%. On housing, the median home value is $130,500 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $616 per month, and 21.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45232 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 15.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 28.3, 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 45232 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 45232
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45232.
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing
21 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
20 establishments
- Construction
Construction
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
12 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
11 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 45232, 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
6,358
Population
6.1
Area (sq mi)
1,039
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45232?
28.3
Median Age
43.6%
Male
56.4%
Female
3.7%
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?
$28,367
Median Household Income
-61% vs state
$19,973
Per Capita Income
40.4%
Poverty Rate
20.9%
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?
3,238
Total Housing Units
2,975
Occupied Units
263
Vacant Units
2.14
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$130,500
Median Home Value
-34% vs state
$616
Median Rent
1948
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
+2.6%
YoY Change (2024)
234
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+134%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45232 have increased 2.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +134% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +42.5% | 176 |
| 2021 | +12.8% | 198 |
| 2022 | +5.2% | 208 |
| 2023 | +9.6% | 228 |
| 2024 | +2.6% | 234 |
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 136 business establishments in ZIP 45232, employing approximately 4,489 people with a combined annual payroll of $396,482,000.
136
Businesses
4,489
Employees
$396.5M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 21 | 15.4% |
| Retail trade | 20 | 14.7% |
| Construction | 15 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 8.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 11 | 8.1% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 8.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 9 | 6.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 8 | 5.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 7 | 5.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 4.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 6 | 4.4% |
| 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 45232 vs 45217 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45217 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,566 | 1.3 mi |
| 45224 | Cincinnati, OH | 19,837 | 1.7 mi |
| 45220 | Cincinnati, OH | 15,313 | 2.4 mi |
| 45216 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,570 | 2.0 mi |
| 45223 | Cincinnati, OH | 12,360 | 2.2 mi |
| 45229 | Cincinnati, OH | 13,020 | 2.4 mi |
| 45219 | Cincinnati, OH | 16,526 | 3.8 mi |
| 45237 | Cincinnati, OH | 20,021 | 3.2 mi |
| 45212 | Cincinnati, OH | 22,253 | 3.4 mi |
| 45207 | Cincinnati, OH | 7,974 | 3.5 mi |
More ZIP Codes in Hamilton County
Related Areas
Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 45232 in? ▼
What is the population of ZIP code 45232? ▼
What is the median household income in ZIP 45232? ▼
What is the average home value in ZIP 45232? ▼
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45232? ▼
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45232? ▼
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45232? ▼
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45232? ▼
What is the education level in ZIP code 45232? ▼
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45232? ▼
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45232? ▼
ZIP Code Research Guides
Official Data Resources for Cincinnati, OH
Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.
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.
PlainZIP is not affiliated with the U.S. Census Bureau or any government agency.
Read our methodology , how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.