Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45247
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,082
- 402/sq mi High-density area
- $94,603
- Median income Above-median income area
- $288,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cincinnati pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 23%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 35%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 402
- people per sq mi
- 79%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45247 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 45247 (Cincinnati, OH) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 177.1 in 2023 to 191.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45247 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, with 22,082 residents across 55.0 square miles, a density of 402 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45247 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $94,603 (30% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,758. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.6% and unemployment is 3.1%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $288,400 (46% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 79.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,107.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 45.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45247 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 45247
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45247.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
75 establishments
- Construction
Construction
66 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
55 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
49 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
48 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 45247, 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
22,082
Population
55.0
Area (sq mi)
402
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45247?
45.6
Median Age
46.9%
Male
53.1%
Female
3.0%
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?
$94,603
Median Household Income
+30% vs state ZIP avg
$50,758
Per Capita Income
5.6%
Poverty Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45247 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)
$94,603 Top 14% higher than 86% 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
10,208housing units
10,208
Total Housing Units
9,730
Occupied Units
478
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$288,400
Median Home Value
+46% vs state ZIP avg
$1,107
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
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45247 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.0% | 129 |
| 2021 | +11.5% | 144 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 165 |
| 2023 | +7.4% | 177 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 192 |
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 503 business establishments in ZIP 45247, employing approximately 6,371 people with a combined annual payroll of $286,790,000.
503
Businesses
6,371
Employees
$286.8M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 75 | 14.9% |
| Construction | 66 | 13.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 55 | 10.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 49 | 9.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 48 | 9.5% |
| Retail trade | 43 | 8.6% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 7.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 34 | 6.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 25 | 5.0% |
| Wholesale trade | 22 | 4.4% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.2% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.8% |
| Information | 6 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 6 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.8% |
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 45247 vs 45041 →
ZIP 45247 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
- 45248
Cincinnati (45248)
24,915 residents
- 45251
Cincinnati (45251)
22,391 residents
- 45247
Cincinnati (45247)
22,082 residents
- 45233 15,808
Cincinnati (45233)
15,808 residents
- 45002 13,388
Cleves (45002)
13,388 residents
- 45252 4,600
Cincinnati (45252)
4,600 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45247 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45247 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45233
Cincinnati (45233)
$110,742 median income
- 45247
Cincinnati (45247)
$94,603 median income
- 45252
Cincinnati (45252)
$84,963 median income
- 45248
Cincinnati (45248)
$84,510 median income
- 45002
Cleves (45002)
$81,229 median income
- 45251
Cincinnati (45251)
$74,614 median income
- 45231
Cincinnati (45231)
$71,353 median income
- 45051
Mount Saint Joseph (45051)
$66,932 median income
- 45239
Cincinnati (45239)
$60,324 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45247 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45041 | Miamitown, OH | 199 | 2.8 mi |
| 45248 | Cincinnati, OH | 24,915 | 3.9 mi |
| 45252 | Cincinnati, OH | 4,600 | 3.8 mi |
| 45239 | Cincinnati, OH | 28,315 | 4.0 mi |
| 45002 | Cleves, OH | 13,388 | 4.7 mi |
| 45251 | Cincinnati, OH | 22,391 | 4.5 mi |
| 45233 | Cincinnati, OH | 15,808 | 7.1 mi |
| 45211 | Cincinnati, OH | 36,111 | 5.3 mi |
| 45051 | Mount Saint Joseph, OH | 177 | 8.5 mi |
| 45231 | Cincinnati, OH | 40,893 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45247, 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 (22,082 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 45247 in?
ZIP code 45247 (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 45247?
ZIP code 45247 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 22,082 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45247?
The median household income in ZIP 45247 is $94,603, which is 24% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45247?
The median home value in ZIP 45247 is $288,400, which is 4% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45247?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45247 is White at 85.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45247?
ZIP code 45247 has 503 business establishments employing approximately 6,371 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45247?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45247 are: Health care and social assistance (75), Construction (66), Other services (except public administration) (55). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45247?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45247 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 45247?
In ZIP code 45247, 67.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.9% 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 45247?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45247 is 22.7 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 45247?
In ZIP code 45247, approximately 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45247?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45247 is 5.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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