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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
$74,614
Median income
$185,300
Median home value
22.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,971. The poverty rate stands at 9.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. Median home value sits at $185,300 (6% below the state average), median rent at $1,307 a month, and owner-occupancy at 77.9%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 45251, 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 45251

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45251.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 45251?

39.1

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

4.7%

Foreign-Born

White 54.5%
African American 32.9%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.8%

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

How ZIP 45251 ranks nationally

Cincinnati, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,614 Top 46% higher than 54% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $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 60.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.0%

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

Owner 77.9%
Renter 22.1%

$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

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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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45251 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 45251 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 45251 ranks #4 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
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

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 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.

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