45203 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH

Hamilton County, Ohio

ZIP code 45203 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 1.20 square miles and serves a population of 2,498 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.

About ZIP code 45203

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $284,700. Renters make up the majority at 65%, typical of denser urban areas.

The gap between median ($33,018) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up. Poverty affects 48% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 44% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (17%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45203 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,498

population

1.20

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45203 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45203

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45203. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cincinnati	Acceptable
Cincinnati	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

41016 Covington (1.4 mi) 45214 Cincinnati (1.6 mi) 41019 Covington (1.8 mi) 45219 Cincinnati (2 mi) 45202 Cincinnati (2.4 mi) 45205 Cincinnati (2.5 mi) 41011 Covington (2.5 mi) 41014 Covington (2.9 mi) 45204 Cincinnati (3 mi) 45225 Cincinnati (3 mi) 41073 Bellevue (3 mi) 45206 Cincinnati (3.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,498
Population density	2,082 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	1.20 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.1016
Longitude	-84.5322
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	513

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	12.6%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	7.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,498

Population

2,082

People per sq mi

33.1

Median age

$33,018

Median household income

$36,292

Per capita income

$284,700

Median home value

$770

Median monthly rent

35.5%

Home ownership

47.7%

Poverty rate

10.1%

Unemployment

528

Housing units

43.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

128

5–9

112

10–14

15–19

20–24

300

25–34

398

159

35–44

211

105

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

117

65–74

75–84

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	572	22.9%
18 and over	1,926	77.1%
65 and over	180	7.2%
Median age	33.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 61.4%

White 28.2%

Asian 6.2%

Two or more races 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	1,539	61.4%
White	706	28.2%
Asian	156	6.2%
Two or more races	97	3.9%
Hispanic or Latino	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	66.2%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	12.6%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	19.0%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.1%	7.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 14.8%

$10k–$15k 12.5%

$15k–$25k 19.8%

$25k–$35k 9.5%

$35k–$50k 5.3%

$50k–$75k 1.9%

$75k–$100k 3.0%

$100k–$150k 10.3%

$150k–$200k 14.0%

$200k+ 8.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	14.8%
$10k–$15k	12.5%
$15k–$25k	19.8%
$25k–$35k	9.5%
$35k–$50k	5.3%
$50k–$75k	1.9%
$75k–$100k	3.0%
$100k–$150k	10.3%
$150k–$200k	14.0%
$200k+	8.9%
Median income	$33,018

Housing

Home values

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 7.6%

$200k–$300k 47.5%

$300k–$500k 38.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$284,700
Median rent / month	$770
Owner occupied	35.5%
Renter occupied	64.5%
Vacant	8.3%
Single-family detached	13.1%
Large apartment buildings	20.8%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.5
Avg household size (owned)	1.87

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	20.3%
1990–1999	22.7%
1980–1989	5.2%
1970–1979	14.4%
1960–1969	19.9%
1950–1959	1.9%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	14.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.2%
1 bedroom	31.9%
2 bedrooms	29.7%
3 bedrooms	24.9%
4 bedrooms	12.4%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	31.2%
1 vehicle	39.4%
2 vehicles	17.4%
3 or more	12.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.5%
Electricity	35.2%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Fuel oil	0.7%
Solar	3.8%
No fuel used	1.0%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	229	19.3%
Cohabiting couple	69	5.8%
Male householder, no spouse	303	25.5%
Female householder, no spouse	586	49.4%
Households with children under 18	355	29.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	164	13.8%
Average household size	1.99

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	61.8%	55.7%
Married	33.4%	24.7%
Separated	3.8%	5.7%
Widowed	0.0%	3.0%
Divorced	1.0%	10.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.4%

Some HS, no diploma 8.1%

HS graduate 29.5%

Some college, no degree 14.1%

Associate's degree 1.4%

Bachelor's degree 26.7%

Graduate / professional 16.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	88.5%
Bachelor's or higher	43.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	20	5.1%
Kindergarten	53	13.4%
Elementary school	191	48.2%
High school	103	26.0%
College / grad school	29	7.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 19.3%

Education & healthcare 16.7%

Other services 16.6%

Finance & real estate 12.0%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Public administration 5.1%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Information 3.6%

Construction 1.8%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Retail trade 0.8%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	57.2%
Service	25.9%
Sales & office	9.4%
Natural resources & construction	1.3%
Production & transportation	6.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.3%
Government	9.7%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	55.6%
Carpool	2.6%
Public transit	10.0%
Walk	19.2%
Work from home	9.0%
Other means	3.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.8

Poverty

All people 47.7%

Under 18 years 81.5%

18 and over 37.6%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 58.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	14.2%
Retirement income	10.7%
Supplemental Security	8.1%
Cash public assistance	12.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	44.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.5%
High blood pressure	40.1%
High cholesterol	26.0%
Diabetes	16.7%
Heart disease	6.4%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	13.7%
Arthritis	26.4%
Kidney disease	3.8%
Pulmonary disease	8.8%
Cancer	4.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	15.2%
No physical activity	34.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	46.5%
Depression	23.0%
Fair or poor health	24.1%
Poor mental health	19.4%
Poor physical health	13.5%
No health insurance	16.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	81.7%
Visited dentist	51.2%
Cholesterol screening	87.1%
Teeth loss	24.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	30	1.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	8.0%
Under 18	3.5%
18–64 years	9.1%
65 and over	11.7%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	46.2%
Public insurance	61.6%
No insurance	1.2%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,274	91.0%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,318	92.8%
Born in same state	2,305	92.3%
Born in different state	1,814	72.6%
Foreign born	13	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	180	7.2%
Not a US citizen	163	90.6%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	95	3.8%
French	94	3.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	48	1.9%
English	9	0.4%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	47.5%
Internet access	79.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45203

What city is ZIP code 45203 in?

ZIP code 45203 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45203 in?

ZIP code 45203 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45203?

48% of residents in ZIP code 45203 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 45203 mostly rentals?

65% of occupied units in ZIP code 45203 are renter-occupied.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 45203?

Health data for ZIP code 45203 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (17%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45203?

The median household income in ZIP code 45203 is $33,018, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45203 in?

ZIP code 45203 observes the EST timezone.