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Cincinnati, OH · standard

ZIP Code 45241

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

23,044
506/sq mi
$103,585
Median income
$314,500
Median home value
46.8%
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 17%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
506
people per sq mi
72%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45241 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 45241 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, with 23,044 residents across 45.6 square miles, a density of 506 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 45241 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $103,585 (42% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $59,731. 6.1% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.3%. Housing costs here run $314,500 for a typical home value (60% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,185 a month; 72.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 46.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 19 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Hamilton County, letting you compare 45241 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 45241

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45241.

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 45241, 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

23,044

Population

45.6

Area (sq mi)

506

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45241?

45.6

Median Age

50.7%

Male

49.3%

Female

9.9%

Foreign-Born

White 79.3%
African American 4.8%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%

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?

$103,585

Median Household Income

+42% vs state

$59,731

Per Capita Income

6.1%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

18.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45241 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$103,585 Top 17% higher than 83% 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 69.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 46.8%

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

What does housing look like?

11,133

Total Housing Units

10,651

Occupied Units

482

Vacant Units

2.22

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 72.4%
Renter 27.6%

$314,500

Median Home Value

+60% vs state

$1,185

Median Rent

1981

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

+3.6%

YoY Change (2024)

212

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+112%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45241 have increased 3.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +112% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.6% 142
2021 +12.3% 160
2022 +14.1% 182
2023 +12.4% 205
2024 +3.6% 212

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 1,301 business establishments in ZIP 45241, employing approximately 36,330 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,587,926,000.

1,301

Businesses

36,330

Employees

$2.6B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Wholesale trade 159 12.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 147 11.3%
Retail trade 128 9.8%
Accommodation and food services 108 8.3%
Other services (except public administration) 106 8.2%
Health care and social assistance 94 7.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 92 7.1%
Manufacturing 88 6.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 82 6.3%
Construction 79 6.1%
Finance and insurance 78 6.0%
Transportation and warehousing 67 5.2%
Management of companies and enterprises 26 2.0%
Educational services 22 1.7%
Information 12 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 12 0.9%

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 45241 vs 45236 →

ZIP 45241 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 45241 ranks #5 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 45241 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 45241 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
45236 Cincinnati, OH 24,552 4.7 mi
45069 West Chester, OH 49,060 4.5 mi
45249 Cincinnati, OH 12,902 4.0 mi
45246 Cincinnati, OH 15,133 3.6 mi
45242 Cincinnati, OH 22,055 3.4 mi
45215 Cincinnati, OH 29,623 4.3 mi
45213 Cincinnati, OH 12,013 6.7 mi
45218 Cincinnati, OH 3,846 6.5 mi
45237 Cincinnati, OH 20,021 6.4 mi
45240 Cincinnati, OH 27,286 6.8 mi

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Pop: 29,623
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Pop: 28,315

Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45241 in? ▼
ZIP code 45241 (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 45241? ▼
ZIP code 45241 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 23,044 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45241? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 45241 is $103,585, which is 36% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45241? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 45241 is $314,500, which is 13% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45241? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 45241 is White at 79.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45241? ▼
ZIP code 45241 has 1,301 business establishments employing approximately 36,330 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45241? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45241 are: Wholesale trade (159), Professional, scientific, and technical services (147), Retail trade (128). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45241? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45241 increased by 3.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 112%. 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 45241? ▼
In ZIP code 45241, 69.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 46.8% 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 45241? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45241 is 18.7 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 45241? ▼
In ZIP code 45241, approximately 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45241? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45241 is 6.1% 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.