ZIP Code 45243
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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio
- Population
- 14,891
- Median income
- $171,172
- Median home value
- $627,000
- Bachelor's or higher
- 72.7%
- Land area
- 50.3 sq mi
296/sq mi
▲ 124% vs US
higher than 98% of US ZIPs
▲ 125% vs US
higher than 92% of US ZIPs
Median age 44
New York
ZIP code 45243 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 14,891. The median household income is $171,172, which is 124% above the national average. Median home value is $627,000, 125% above the US average. 72.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45243 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 50.3 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 14,891 residents, producing a population density of 296 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 45243 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45243 sits at $171,172 (134% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $109,545. The poverty rate stands at 2.4% and the unemployment rate at 1.4%. On housing, the median home value is $627,000 (218% above the state average) with median rent at $1,828 per month, and 91.7% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45243 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 72.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45243 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 45243
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45243.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
49 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
40 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45243, Cincinnati, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
14,891
Population
50.3
Area (sq mi)
296
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45243?
44.0
Median Age
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Female
9.2%
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?
$171,172
Median Household Income
+134% vs state
$109,545
Per Capita Income
2.4%
Poverty Rate
1.4%
Unemployment Rate
21.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,398
Total Housing Units
6,217
Occupied Units
181
Vacant Units
2.55
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$627,000
Median Home Value
+218% vs state
$1,828
Median Rent
1967
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
+13.3%
YoY Change (2024)
272
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+172%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45243 have increased 13.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +172% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.8% | 186 |
| 2021 | +7.3% | 200 |
| 2022 | +9.2% | 218 |
| 2023 | +10.1% | 240 |
| 2024 | +13.3% | 272 |
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 344 business establishments in ZIP 45243, employing approximately 3,098 people with a combined annual payroll of $203,824,000.
344
Businesses
3,098
Employees
$203.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 49 | 14.2% |
| Retail trade | 40 | 11.6% |
| Health care and social assistance | 40 | 11.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 11.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 35 | 10.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 8.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 23 | 6.7% |
| Construction | 22 | 6.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 6.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 2.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 8 | 2.3% |
| Educational services | 8 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.7% |
| Information | 6 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 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 45243 vs 45174 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45174 | Terrace Park, OH | 2,258 | 2.4 mi |
| 45111 | Camp Dennison, OH | 376 | 2.9 mi |
| 45227 | Cincinnati, OH | 17,486 | 3.1 mi |
| 45242 | Cincinnati, OH | 22,055 | 4.2 mi |
| 45147 | Miamiville, OH | 147 | 3.2 mi |
| 45244 | Cincinnati, OH | 28,565 | 4.5 mi |
| 45213 | Cincinnati, OH | 12,013 | 4.2 mi |
| 45236 | Cincinnati, OH | 24,552 | 3.5 mi |
| 45249 | Cincinnati, OH | 12,902 | 6.4 mi |
| 45209 | Cincinnati, OH | 9,605 | 5.0 mi |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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