Cincinnati, OH · standard
ZIP Code 45255
Hamilton County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,775
- 658/sq mi High-density area
- $92,035
- Median income Above-median income area
- $303,800
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cincinnati pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 25%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 33%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 658
- people per sq mi
- 66%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 45255 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 45255 (Cincinnati, OH) rose +5.6% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 204.1 in 2023 to 215.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 45255 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cincinnati, Hamilton County, Ohio, with 21,775 residents across 33.1 square miles, a density of 658 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 45255 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $92,035 (26% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,274. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 5.0% and unemployment is 3.6%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $303,800 (54% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 65.7% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,434.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 44.1, 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 45255 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 45255
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cincinnati, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 45255.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
97 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
81 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
78 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
56 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
49 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 45255, 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
21,775
Population
33.1
Area (sq mi)
658
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 45255?
44.1
Median Age
50.3%
Male
49.7%
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?
$92,035
Median Household Income
+26% vs state ZIP avg
$55,274
Per Capita Income
5.0%
Poverty Rate
3.6%
Unemployment Rate
25.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 45255 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)
$92,035 Top 17% higher than 83% 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
9,991housing units
9,991
Total Housing Units
9,572
Occupied Units
419
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$303,800
Median Home Value
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$1,434
Median Rent
1981
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
+5.6%
YoY Change (2024)
215
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+115%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 45255 have increased 5.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 147 |
| 2021 | +9.6% | 161 |
| 2022 | +14.4% | 184 |
| 2023 | +10.9% | 204 |
| 2024 | +5.6% | 215 |
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 587 business establishments in ZIP 45255, employing approximately 8,296 people with a combined annual payroll of $358,235,000.
587
Businesses
8,296
Employees
$358.2M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 97 | 16.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 81 | 13.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 78 | 13.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 56 | 9.5% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 49 | 8.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 44 | 7.5% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 6.5% |
| Construction | 31 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 31 | 5.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 18 | 3.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.9% |
| Educational services | 13 | 2.2% |
| Information | 12 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 1.5% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 1.2% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 4 | 0.7% |
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 45255 vs 45245 →
ZIP 45255 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45244
Cincinnati (45244)
28,565 residents
- 45230
Cincinnati (45230)
27,536 residents
- 45255
Cincinnati (45255)
21,775 residents
- 45245
Cincinnati (45245)
18,542 residents
- 41076
Newport (41076)
16,468 residents
- 41075
Fort Thomas (41075)
16,459 residents
- 45243
Cincinnati (45243)
14,891 residents
- 45226 5,476
Cincinnati (45226)
5,476 residents
- 41059 2,712
Melbourne (41059)
2,712 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 45255 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 45255 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 45174
Terrace Park (45174)
$193,750 median income
- 45243
Cincinnati (45243)
$171,172 median income
- 45244
Cincinnati (45244)
$109,287 median income
- 41075
Fort Thomas (41075)
$104,875 median income
- 45226
Cincinnati (45226)
$97,558 median income
- 45255
Cincinnati (45255)
$92,035 median income
- 45230
Cincinnati (45230)
$89,516 median income
- 45245
Cincinnati (45245)
$80,147 median income
- 41085
Silver Grove (41085)
$77,757 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 45255 ranks #6 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45245 | Cincinnati, OH | 18,542 | 2.8 mi |
| 45244 | Cincinnati, OH | 28,565 | 4.2 mi |
| 41059 | Melbourne, KY | 2,712 | 3.7 mi |
| 45230 | Cincinnati, OH | 27,536 | 3.6 mi |
| 41085 | Silver Grove, KY | 724 | 3.9 mi |
| 45174 | Terrace Park, OH | 2,258 | 7.0 mi |
| 45243 | Cincinnati, OH | 14,891 | 8.7 mi |
| 41075 | Fort Thomas, KY | 16,459 | 6.8 mi |
| 45226 | Cincinnati, OH | 5,476 | 6.2 mi |
| 41076 | Newport, KY | 16,468 | 6.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 45255, 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 (21,775 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 45255 in?
ZIP code 45255 (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 45255?
ZIP code 45255 in Cincinnati, OH has a population of 21,775 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 45255?
The median household income in ZIP 45255 is $92,035, which is 21% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 45255?
The median home value in ZIP 45255 is $303,800, which is 9% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 45255?
The largest racial group in ZIP 45255 is White at 88.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 45255?
ZIP code 45255 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 8,296 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 45255?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 45255 are: Retail trade (97), Health care and social assistance (81), Accommodation and food services (78). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 45255?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 45255 increased by 5.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. 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 45255?
In ZIP code 45255, 71.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.8% 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 45255?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 45255 is 25.4 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 45255?
In ZIP code 45255, approximately 65.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 34.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45255?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 45255 is 5.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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