ZIP Code 45249

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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio

Population
12,902

761/sq mi

Median income
$105,804

▲ 39% vs US

higher than 85% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$495,000

▲ 78% vs US

higher than 87% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
66.8%

Median age 39.1

Land area
17.0 sq mi

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ZIP code 45249 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 12,902. The median household income is $105,804, which is 39% above the national average. Median home value is $495,000, 78% above the US average. 66.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 45249 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 17.0 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 12,902 residents, producing a population density of 761 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 45249 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45249 sits at $105,804 (45% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $64,324. The poverty rate stands at 8.9% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. On housing, the median home value is $495,000 (151% above the state average) with median rent at $1,519 per month, and 66.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45249 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 66.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45249 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 45249

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45249.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 45249, 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

12,902

Population

17.0

Area (sq mi)

761

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 45249?

39.1

Median Age

49.4%

Male

50.6%

Female

18.5%

Foreign-Born

White 68.8%
African American 4.3%
Asian 11.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 1.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.1%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%

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?

$105,804

Median Household Income

+45% vs state

$64,324

Per Capita Income

8.9%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 77.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 66.8%

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

What does housing look like?

5,981

Total Housing Units

5,638

Occupied Units

343

Vacant Units

2.57

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 66.8%
Renter 33.2%

$495,000

Median Home Value

+151% vs state

$1,519

Median Rent

1986

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

209

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+109%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 45249 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +109% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +1.5% 143
2021 +11.1% 159
2022 +10.4% 176
2023 +14.8% 202
2024 +3.5% 209

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 697 business establishments in ZIP 45249, employing approximately 18,620 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,215,595,000.

697

Businesses

18,620

Employees

$1.2B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 105 15.1%
Retail trade 99 14.2%
Health care and social assistance 75 10.8%
Accommodation and food services 64 9.2%
Other services (except public administration) 64 9.2%
Finance and insurance 52 7.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 41 5.9%
Wholesale trade 37 5.3%
Construction 35 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 35 5.0%
Information 19 2.7%
Manufacturing 17 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 2.4%
Educational services 15 2.1%
Transportation and warehousing 11 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 8 1.1%
Utilities 3 0.4%

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 45249 vs 45242 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
45242 Cincinnati, OH 22,055 2.7 mi
45241 Cincinnati, OH 23,044 4.0 mi
45040 Mason, OH 50,627 5.4 mi
45140 Loveland, OH 53,267 4.8 mi
45243 Cincinnati, OH 14,891 6.4 mi
45147 Miamiville, OH 147 5.2 mi
45111 Camp Dennison, OH 376 5.8 mi
45174 Terrace Park, OH 2,258 8.1 mi
45236 Cincinnati, OH 24,552 5.9 mi
45039 Maineville, OH 22,814 6.0 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 45249 in?
ZIP code 45249 (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 45249?
ZIP code 45249 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 12,902 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45249?
The median household income in ZIP 45249 is $105,804, which is 39% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45249?
The median home value in ZIP 45249 is $495,000, which is 78% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45249?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45249 is White at 68.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 9.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45249?
ZIP code 45249 has 697 business establishments employing approximately 18,620 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45249?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45249 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (105), Retail trade (99), Health care and social assistance (75). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45249?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45249 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 109%. 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 45249?
In ZIP code 45249, 77.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 66.8% 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 45249?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45249 is 23.5 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 45249?
In ZIP code 45249, approximately 66.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 33.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45249?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45249 is 8.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Cincinnati, OH

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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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