PlainZIP

Cincinnati, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45239

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

28,315
1,731/sq mi
$60,324
Median income
$171,100
Median home value
25.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Cincinnati pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

29th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,731
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45239 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45239 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, with 28,315 residents across 16.4 square miles, a density of 1,731 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45239 reports a modest median household income of $60,324 (17% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,234. 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.6%. On housing, the median home value is $171,100 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,015 per month, and 59.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.1, and the average commute is 26 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45239 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 45239

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45239.

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 45239, 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

28,315

Population

16.4

Area (sq mi)

1,731

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45239?

34.1

Median Age

48.1%

Male

51.9%

Female

4.5%

Foreign-Born

White 49.0%
African American 35.7%
Asian 5.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%

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?

$60,324

Median Household Income

-17% vs state

$31,234

Per Capita Income

12.4%

Poverty Rate

5.6%

Unemployment Rate

26.2 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45239 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$60,324 29th percentile higher than 29% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 57.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

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

What does housing look like?

12,909

Total Housing Units

12,137

Occupied Units

772

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.3%
Renter 40.7%

$171,100

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,015

Median Rent

1960

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

+11.4%

YoY Change (2024)

200

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+100%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45239 have increased 11.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +100% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.2% 125
2021 +14.3% 143
2022 +17.0% 167
2023 +7.4% 180
2024 +11.4% 200

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 397 business establishments in ZIP 45239, employing approximately 4,846 people with a combined annual payroll of $197,994,000.

397

Businesses

4,846

Employees

$198.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 74 18.6%
Retail trade 60 15.1%
Other services (except public administration) 43 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 42 10.6%
Construction 30 7.6%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26 6.5%
Finance and insurance 25 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 5.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 18 4.5%
Manufacturing 12 3.0%
Educational services 10 2.5%
Wholesale trade 9 2.3%
Transportation and warehousing 9 2.3%
Information 9 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 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 45239 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 45239 ranks #3 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 45239 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 45239 ranks #4 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
45224 Cincinnati, OH 19,837 2.6 mi
45223 Cincinnati, OH 12,360 2.8 mi
45211 Cincinnati, OH 36,111 3.5 mi
45251 Cincinnati, OH 22,391 4.5 mi
45231 Cincinnati, OH 40,893 3.6 mi
45247 Cincinnati, OH 22,082 4.0 mi
45225 Cincinnati, OH 9,040 4.5 mi
45232 Cincinnati, OH 6,358 4.0 mi
45205 Cincinnati, OH 19,389 6.5 mi
45216 Cincinnati, OH 9,570 5.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Hamilton County

45238 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 45,760
45231 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 40,893
45211 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 36,111
45215 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 29,623
45244 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 28,565
45230 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 27,536

Related Areas

Hamilton County Cincinnati, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45239 in? ▼
ZIP code 45239 (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 45239? ▼
ZIP code 45239 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 28,315 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45239? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45239 is $60,324, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45239? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45239 is $171,100, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45239? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45239 is White at 49.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45239? ▼
ZIP code 45239 has 397 business establishments employing approximately 4,846 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45239? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45239 are: Health care and social assistance (74), Retail trade (60), Other services (except public administration) (43). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45239? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45239 increased by 11.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 100%. 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 45239? ▼
In ZIP code 45239, 57.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.9% 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 45239? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45239 is 26.2 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 45239? ▼
In ZIP code 45239, approximately 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45239? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45239 is 12.4% 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.