ZIP Code 45252
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Cincinnati · Hamilton County · Ohio
- Population
- 4,600
- Median income
- $84,963
- Median home value
- $314,600
- Bachelor's or higher
- 41.5%
- Land area
- 29.5 sq mi
156/sq mi
▲ 11% vs US
higher than 68% of US ZIPs
▲ 13% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 53.5
New York
ZIP code 45252 in Cincinnati, Ohio has a population of 4,600. The median household income is $84,963, which is 11% above the national average. Median home value is $314,600, 13% above the US average. 41.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 45252 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 29.5 square miles in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,600 residents, producing a population density of 156 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 45252 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 45252 sits at $84,963 (16% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $47,795. The poverty rate stands at 7.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.6%. On housing, the median home value is $314,600 (60% above the state average) with median rent at — per month, and 94.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 45252 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 41.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 53.5, and the average commute is —. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Hamilton County, so you can benchmark 45252 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 45252
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45252.
- Construction
Construction
17 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
11 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing 5
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 5
Professional, scientific, and technical services
5 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 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 45252, 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
4,600
Population
29.5
Area (sq mi)
156
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45252?
53.5
Median Age
44.2%
Male
55.8%
Female
5.9%
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?
$84,963
Median Household Income
+16% vs state
$47,795
Per Capita Income
7.4%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
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?
2,110
Total Housing Units
1,934
Occupied Units
176
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$314,600
Median Home Value
+60% vs state
1991
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
+22.2%
YoY Change (2024)
207
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+107%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45252 have increased 22.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +107% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.0% | 127 |
| 2021 | +10.9% | 141 |
| 2022 | +27.4% | 179 |
| 2023 | -5.6% | 169 |
| 2024 | +22.2% | 207 |
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 63 business establishments in ZIP 45252, employing approximately 761 people with a combined annual payroll of $30,667,000.
63
Businesses
761
Employees
$30.7M
Annual Payroll
8
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 17 | 27.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 11 | 17.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 7.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 7.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 6.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 4 | 6.3% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 4.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 4.8% |
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 45252 vs 45251 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45251 | Cincinnati, OH | 22,391 | 2.1 mi |
| 45247 | Cincinnati, OH | 22,082 | 3.8 mi |
| 45240 | Cincinnati, OH | 27,286 | 5.6 mi |
| 45218 | Cincinnati, OH | 3,846 | 5.9 mi |
| 45239 | Cincinnati, OH | 28,315 | 5.5 mi |
| 45231 | Cincinnati, OH | 40,893 | 5.4 mi |
| 45041 | Miamitown, OH | 199 | 5.7 mi |
| 45014 | Fairfield, OH | 43,917 | 5.7 mi |
| 45248 | Cincinnati, OH | 24,915 | 7.7 mi |
| 45030 | Harrison, OH | 17,921 | 7.0 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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