45212 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton County, Ohio
ZIP code 45212 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 3.67 square miles and serves a population of 21,335 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.
About ZIP code 45212
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $204,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.
Median household income is $58,180. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 36% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
21,335
population
3.67
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45212 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45212
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati | Acceptable |
| Cincinnati | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
45999 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45267 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45277 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45271 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45264 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45234 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45263 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45269 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45221 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45270 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45273 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
45268 Cincinnati (0.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 21,335 |
| Population density | 5,813 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.67 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1637 |
| Longitude | -84.4524 |
| 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 | 53.0% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.3% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
21,335
Population
5,813
People per sq mi
34.1
Median age
$58,180
Median household income
$36,759
Per capita income
$204,000
Median home value
$868
Median monthly rent
47.3%
Home ownership
18.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
5,660
Housing units
35.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
590
Under 5
556
531
5–9
500
599
10–14
563
299
15–19
282
1,229
20–24
1,157
2,439
25–34
2,294
1,466
35–44
1,379
1,223
45–54
1,151
548
55–59
516
619
60–64
582
865
65–74
814
391
75–84
367
193
85+
182
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,627 | 17.0% |
| 18 and over | 17,708 | 83.0% |
| 65 and over | 2,812 | 13.2% |
| Median age | 34.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
76.4%
Black or African American
15.6%
Two or more races
3.4%
Hispanic or Latino
1.6%
Asian
1.4%
Other race
0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 16,556 | 76.4% |
| Black or African American | 3,385 | 15.6% |
| Two or more races | 730 | 3.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 343 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 312 | 1.4% |
| Other race | 199 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 135 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 18 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 53.0% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 28.1% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.3% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.6% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
7.5%
$10k–$15k
4.4%
$15k–$25k
9.3%
$25k–$35k
10.4%
$35k–$50k
13.8%
$50k–$75k
16.7%
$75k–$100k
12.0%
$100k–$150k
12.6%
$150k–$200k
9.0%
$200k+
4.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 7.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 9.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 16.7% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.0% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 9.0% |
| $200k+ | 4.2% |
| Median income | $58,180 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.1%
$50k–$100k
11.2%
$100k–$150k
17.8%
$150k–$200k
17.5%
$200k–$300k
31.7%
$300k–$500k
17.3%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $204,000 |
| Median rent / month | $868 |
| Owner occupied | 47.3% |
| Renter occupied | 52.7% |
| Vacant | 9.2% |
| Single-family detached | 52.0% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.3% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.39 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 2.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 7.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 8.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 62.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 27.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 28.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 25.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.8% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.1% |
| 3 or more | 15.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 75.3% |
| Electricity | 21.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.2% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 1.0% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 2,811 | 28.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,009 | 10.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,036 | 30.8% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,995 | 30.4% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,966 | 20.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,127 | 21.6% |
| Average household size | 2.14 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 52.1% | 42.7% |
| Married | 32.2% | 33.2% |
| Separated | 2.6% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 12.0% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.9%
Some HS, no diploma
7.3%
HS graduate
29.4%
Some college, no degree
17.2%
Associate's degree
7.7%
Bachelor's degree
22.5%
Graduate / professional
13.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 89.8% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 35.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 264 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 337 | 6.5% |
| Elementary school | 1,640 | 31.8% |
| High school | 488 | 9.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,436 | 47.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.7%
Professional & management
13.6%
Manufacturing
12.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.5%
Retail trade
10.7%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Transportation & utilities
5.5%
Construction
5.1%
Other services
4.9%
Public administration
2.8%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Information
1.7%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.6% |
| Service | 17.3% |
| Sales & office | 19.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.1% |
| Production & transportation | 15.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.4% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.4% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Carpool | 8.9% |
| Public transit | 3.9% |
| Walk | 3.3% |
| Work from home | 11.5% |
| Other means | 0.8% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
18.3%
Under 18 years
21.3%
18 and over
17.6%
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
25.9%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.1% |
| Retirement income | 15.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.2% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| High blood pressure | 29.9% |
| High cholesterol | 26.1% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 11.0% |
| Arthritis | 23.9% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.9% |
| Binge drinking | 20.6% |
| No physical activity | 25.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 18.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.8% |
| No health insurance | 13.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.6% |
| Visited dentist | 61.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.3% |
| Teeth loss | 17.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 921 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 12.2% |
| Under 18 | 1.8% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 41.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 69.2% |
| Public insurance | 28.4% |
| No insurance | 9.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 20,189 | 94.6% |
| Spanish | 369 | 1.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 243 | 1.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 103 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 20,363 | 95.4% |
| Born in same state | 20,196 | 94.7% |
| Born in different state | 14,289 | 67.0% |
| Foreign born | 167 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 972 | 4.6% |
| Not a US citizen | 424 | 43.6% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,560 | 12% |
| French | 1,773 | 8.3% |
| Arab | 1,099 | 5.2% |
| Polish | 153 | 0.7% |
| English | 120 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Irish | 102 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 27 | 0.1% |
| German | 26 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 23 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 46.2% |
| Internet access | 90.9% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45212
What city is ZIP code 45212 in?
ZIP code 45212 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45212 in?
ZIP code 45212 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45212?
18% of residents in ZIP code 45212 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 45212?
ZIP code 45212 has an estimated population of 21,335 residents, with a density of 5,820 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45212?
The median home value in ZIP code 45212 is $204,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 45212?
The median household income in ZIP code 45212 is $58,180, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45212 in?
ZIP code 45212 observes the EST timezone.