PlainZIP

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
$94,603
Median income
$288,400
Median home value
39.9%
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 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $50,758. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 3.1%. On housing, the median home value is $288,400 (46% above the state average) with median rent at $1,107 per month, and 79.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45247, plus 6 more within Hamilton County, give a clearer read than the 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 45247

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45247.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45247?

45.6

Median Age

46.9%

Male

53.1%

Female

3.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.4%
African American 7.9%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

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?

$94,603

Median Household Income

+30% vs state

$50,758

Per Capita Income

5.6%

Poverty Rate

3.1%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 45247 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$94,603 Top 23% higher than 77% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 67.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,208

Total Housing Units

9,730

Occupied Units

478

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.2%
Renter 20.8%

$288,400

Median Home Value

+46% vs state

$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

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ZIP 45247 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 45247 ranks #6 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 45247 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 45247 ranks #2 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
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

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
45239 standard
Cincinnati, OH
Pop: 28,315

Related Areas

Hamilton County Cincinnati, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.