Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45233
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 15,808
- 549/sq mi High-density area
- $110,742
- Median income Above-median income area
- $301,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 46.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cincinnati pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 13%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 549
- people per sq mi
- 81%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45233 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45233 (Cincinnati, OH) rose +9.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 176.3 in 2023 to 193.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45233 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, home to 15,808 residents across 28.8 square miles, a density of 549 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45233 skews affluent, with a median household income of $110,742 (52% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,131. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.9% and unemployment is 3.5%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $301,100 (53% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 81.4% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $767.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 41.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45233 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 45233
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45233.
- Construction
Construction
46 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
20 establishments
- Manufacturing 15
Manufacturing
15 establishments
- Wholesale trade 15
Wholesale trade
15 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 14
Accommodation and food services
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 45233, 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
15,808
Population
28.8
Area (sq mi)
549
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45233?
41.2
Median Age
47.4%
Male
52.6%
Female
1.0%
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?
$110,742
Median Household Income
+52% vs state ZIP avg
$50,131
Per Capita Income
6.9%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45233 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)
$110,742 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
5,952housing units
5,952
Total Housing Units
5,845
Occupied Units
107
Vacant Units
2.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$301,100
Median Home Value
+53% vs state ZIP avg
$767
Median Rent
1974
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
+9.5%
YoY Change (2024)
193
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+93%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45233 have increased 9.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +93% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +2.9% | 125 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 139 |
| 2022 | +13.9% | 159 |
| 2023 | +11.1% | 176 |
| 2024 | +9.5% | 193 |
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 191 business establishments in ZIP 45233, employing approximately 2,999 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,127,000.
191
Businesses
2,999
Employees
$149.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 46 | 24.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 20 | 10.5% |
| Manufacturing | 15 | 7.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 14 | 7.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 12 | 6.3% |
| Health care and social assistance | 11 | 5.8% |
| Retail trade | 10 | 5.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 9 | 4.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 8 | 4.2% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 3.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 3.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 6 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 6 | 3.1% |
| Information | 3 | 1.6% |
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 45233 vs 45051 →
ZIP 45233 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45238
Cincinnati (45238)
45,760 residents
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
36,111 residents
- 45248
Cincinnati (45248)
24,915 residents
- 45247
Cincinnati (45247)
22,082 residents
- 45205
Cincinnati (45205)
19,389 residents
- 45233 15,808
Cincinnati (45233)
15,808 residents
- 41048 13,959
Hebron (41048)
13,959 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 45233 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45233 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 41048
Hebron (41048)
$137,398 median income
- 45233
Cincinnati (45233)
$110,742 median income
- 45247
Cincinnati (45247)
$94,603 median income
- 45248
Cincinnati (45248)
$84,510 median income
- 45051
Mount Saint Joseph (45051)
$66,932 median income
- 45238
Cincinnati (45238)
$66,277 median income
- 45211 $53,868
Cincinnati (45211)
$53,868 median income
- 45001 $50,417
Addyston (45001)
$50,417 median income
- 45205 $43,682
Cincinnati (45205)
$43,682 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45233 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45051 | Mount Saint Joseph, OH | 177 | 1.7 mi |
| 45248 | Cincinnati, OH | 24,915 | 3.2 mi |
| 45238 | Cincinnati, OH | 45,760 | 3.0 mi |
| 41048 | Hebron, KY | 13,959 | 2.7 mi |
| 45001 | Addyston, OH | 606 | 2.9 mi |
| 45205 | Cincinnati, OH | 19,389 | 4.9 mi |
| 45211 | Cincinnati, OH | 36,111 | 4.5 mi |
| 45247 | Cincinnati, OH | 22,082 | 7.1 mi |
| 45204 | Cincinnati, OH | 6,972 | 5.3 mi |
| 45214 | Cincinnati, OH | 8,738 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45233, 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 (15,808 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 45233 in?
ZIP code 45233 (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 45233?
ZIP code 45233 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 15,808 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45233?
The median household income in ZIP 45233 is $110,742, which is 45% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45233?
The median home value in ZIP 45233 is $301,100, which is 8% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45233?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45233 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45233?
ZIP code 45233 has 191 business establishments employing approximately 2,999 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45233?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45233 are: Construction (46), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (20), Manufacturing (15). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45233?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45233 increased by 9.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 93%. 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 45233?
In ZIP code 45233, 70.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.2% 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 45233?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45233 is 24.8 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 45233?
In ZIP code 45233, approximately 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45233?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45233 is 6.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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