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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
$110,742
Median income
$301,100
Median home value
46.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $50,131. Poverty here runs at 6.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.5%. Housing costs here run $301,100 for a typical home value (53% above the state average), with rent averaging $767 a month; 81.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45233, plus 6 more within Hamilton County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45233?

41.2

Median Age

47.4%

Male

52.6%

Female

1.0%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 3.7%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.9%

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

$50,131

Per Capita Income

6.9%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

24.8 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45233 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$110,742 Top 13% higher than 87% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.2%

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

What does housing look like?

5,952

Total Housing Units

5,845

Occupied Units

107

Vacant Units

2.64

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.4%
Renter 18.6%

$301,100

Median Home Value

+53% vs state

$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

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ZIP 45233 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 45233 ranks #6 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 45233 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 45233 ranks #2 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
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

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Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 29,623
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Pop: 28,565
45239 standard
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Pop: 28,315

Related Areas

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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.

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