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 High-density area
- $60,324
- Median income Below-median income area
- $171,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 45239 (Cincinnati, OH) rose +11.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 179.8 in 2023 to 200.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,234. The poverty rate is 12.4%, with unemployment at 5.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $171,100 (13% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,015; 59.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45239 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 45239
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45239.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
74 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
60 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
42 establishments
- Construction
Construction
30 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 45239?
34.1
Median Age
48.1%
Male
51.9%
Female
4.5%
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?
$60,324
Median Household Income
-17% vs state ZIP avg
$31,234
Per Capita Income
12.4%
Poverty Rate
5.6%
Unemployment Rate
26.2 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45239 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)
$60,324 29th percentile higher than 29% 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
12,909housing units
12,909
Total Housing Units
12,137
Occupied Units
772
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$171,100
Median Home Value
-13% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 45239 vs 45224 →
ZIP 45239 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45231
Cincinnati (45231)
40,893 residents
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
36,111 residents
- 45239
Cincinnati (45239)
28,315 residents
- 45251
Cincinnati (45251)
22,391 residents
- 45247
Cincinnati (45247)
22,082 residents
- 45224
Cincinnati (45224)
19,837 residents
- 45205
Cincinnati (45205)
19,389 residents
- 45223 12,360
Cincinnati (45223)
12,360 residents
- 45216 9,570
Cincinnati (45216)
9,570 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45239 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45239 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45247
Cincinnati (45247)
$94,603 median income
- 45251
Cincinnati (45251)
$74,614 median income
- 45231
Cincinnati (45231)
$71,353 median income
- 45239
Cincinnati (45239)
$60,324 median income
- 45224
Cincinnati (45224)
$56,471 median income
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
$53,868 median income
- 45223
Cincinnati (45223)
$49,312 median income
- 45216
Cincinnati (45216)
$44,099 median income
- 45205
Cincinnati (45205)
$43,682 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45239, 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 (28,315 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 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.
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