ZIP Code 45251
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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio
- Population
- 22,391
- Median income
- $74,614
- Median home value
- $185,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.0%
- Land area
- 30.9 sq mi
726/sq mi
▼ 2% vs US
higher than 54% of US ZIPs
▼ 33% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.1
New York
ZIP code 45251 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 22,391. The median household income is $74,614, which is 2% below the national average. Median home value is $185,300, 33% below the US average. 22.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45251 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 30.9 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 22,391 residents, producing a population density of 726 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 45251 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45251 sits at $74,614 (2% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,971. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $185,300 (6% below the state average) with median rent at $1,307 per month, and 77.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45251 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45251 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 45251
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45251.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
114 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 38
Health care and social assistance
38 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 37
Other services (except public administration)
37 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 26
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
26 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 45251, 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
22,391
Population
30.9
Area (sq mi)
726
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45251?
39.1
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
4.7%
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?
$74,614
Median Household Income
+2% vs state
$35,971
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 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?
8,415
Total Housing Units
7,843
Occupied Units
572
Vacant Units
2.57
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,300
Median Home Value
-6% vs state
$1,307
Median Rent
1972
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
+8.5%
YoY Change (2024)
206
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+106%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45251 have increased 8.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +106% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 130 |
| 2021 | +15.2% | 150 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 173 |
| 2023 | +9.4% | 190 |
| 2024 | +8.5% | 206 |
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 397 business establishments in ZIP 45251, employing approximately 8,727 people with a combined annual payroll of $328,739,000.
397
Businesses
8,727
Employees
$328.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 114 | 28.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 16.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 38 | 9.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 37 | 9.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 23 | 5.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 18 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 18 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 3.0% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 11 | 2.8% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 6 | 1.5% |
| Information | 6 | 1.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 1.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 1.0% |
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 45251 vs 45252 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45252 | Cincinnati, OH | 4,600 | 2.1 mi |
| 45218 | Cincinnati, OH | 3,846 | 3.8 mi |
| 45239 | Cincinnati, OH | 28,315 | 4.5 mi |
| 45231 | Cincinnati, OH | 40,893 | 3.4 mi |
| 45240 | Cincinnati, OH | 27,286 | 3.7 mi |
| 45014 | Fairfield, OH | 43,917 | 4.7 mi |
| 45247 | Cincinnati, OH | 22,082 | 4.5 mi |
| 45211 | Cincinnati, OH | 36,111 | 7.7 mi |
| 45224 | Cincinnati, OH | 19,837 | 5.7 mi |
| 45223 | Cincinnati, OH | 12,360 | 7.1 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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