Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45251
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 22,391
- 726/sq mi High-density area
- $74,614
- Median income Near-median income area
- $185,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cincinnati pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 46%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 39th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 726
- people per sq mi
- 78%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45251 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 45251 (Cincinnati, OH) rose +8.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 189.8 in 2023 to 205.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45251 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, with 22,391 residents across 30.9 square miles, a density of 726 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45251 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,614 (2% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,971. The poverty rate is 9.5%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $185,300 (6% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,307; 77.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.1, and the average commute is 25 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Hamilton County, so 45251 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 45251
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$35,971
Per Capita Income
9.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
24.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45251 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)
$74,614 Top 42% higher than 58% 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
8,415housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
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ZIP 45251 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45014
Fairfield (45014)
43,917 residents
- 45231
Cincinnati (45231)
40,893 residents
- 45211
Cincinnati (45211)
36,111 residents
- 45239
Cincinnati (45239)
28,315 residents
- 45240
Cincinnati (45240)
27,286 residents
- 45251
Cincinnati (45251)
22,391 residents
- 45247
Cincinnati (45247)
22,082 residents
- 45224
Cincinnati (45224)
19,837 residents
- 45223 12,360
Cincinnati (45223)
12,360 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45251 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45251 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45247
Cincinnati (45247)
$94,603 median income
- 45252
Cincinnati (45252)
$84,963 median income
- 45014
Fairfield (45014)
$75,661 median income
- 45251
Cincinnati (45251)
$74,614 median income
- 45240
Cincinnati (45240)
$71,947 median income
- 45231
Cincinnati (45231)
$71,353 median income
- 45218
Cincinnati (45218)
$71,000 median income
- 45239
Cincinnati (45239)
$60,324 median income
- 45224
Cincinnati (45224)
$56,471 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45251 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45251, 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 (22,391 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 45251 in?
ZIP code 45251 (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 45251?
ZIP code 45251 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 22,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45251?
The median household income in ZIP 45251 is $74,614, which is 2% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45251?
The median home value in ZIP 45251 is $185,300, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45251?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45251 is White at 54.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45251?
ZIP code 45251 has 397 business establishments employing approximately 8,727 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45251?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45251 are: Retail trade (114), Accommodation and food services (67), Health care and social assistance (38). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45251?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45251 increased by 8.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 106%. 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 45251?
In ZIP code 45251, 60.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 45251?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45251 is 24.7 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 45251?
In ZIP code 45251, approximately 77.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45251?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45251 is 9.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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