45216 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH

Hamilton County, Ohio

ZIP code 45216 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 2.79 square miles and serves a population of 8,900 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.

About ZIP code 45216

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 $102,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.

Median household income is $42,114. Poverty affects 21% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 22% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of diabetes (16%), smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45216 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

8,900

population

2.79

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45216 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45216

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45216. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cincinnati	Acceptable
Cincinnati	Acceptable
Cincinnati	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45237 Cincinnati (1.6 mi) 45232 Cincinnati (2.5 mi) 45217 Cincinnati (2.6 mi) 45215 Cincinnati (2.7 mi) 45224 Cincinnati (2.8 mi) 45212 Cincinnati (3 mi) 45999 Cincinnati (3 mi) 45267 Cincinnati (3 mi) 45221 Cincinnati (3 mi) 45264 Cincinnati (3 mi) 45234 Cincinnati (3 mi) 45263 Cincinnati (3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	8,900
Population density	3,190 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	2.79 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.2016
Longitude	-84.4780
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	60.5%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	7.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

8,900

Population

3,190

People per sq mi

36.5

Median age

$42,114

Median household income

$24,721

Per capita income

$102,300

Median home value

$885

Median monthly rent

53.2%

Home ownership

20.7%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

2,521

Housing units

18.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

205

Under 5

220

309

5–9

331

347

10–14

371

408

15–19

436

194

20–24

207

593

25–34

633

563

35–44

601

479

45–54

512

286

55–59

305

238

60–64

254

432

65–74

461

114

75–84

122

135

85+

144

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	2,332	26.2%
18 and over	6,568	73.8%
65 and over	1,408	15.8%
Median age	36.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 56.7%

Black or African American 23.9%

Hispanic or Latino 7.6%

Other race 7.1%

Two or more races 4.3%

Asian 0.5%

Group	Count	%
White	5,462	56.7%
Black or African American	2,301	23.9%
Hispanic or Latino	731	7.6%
Other race	681	7.1%
Two or more races	410	4.3%
Asian	46	0.5%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.5%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	27.6%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	11.6%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	7.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 3.5%

$10k–$15k 5.0%

$15k–$25k 15.9%

$25k–$35k 17.9%

$35k–$50k 11.9%

$50k–$75k 13.4%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 17.0%

$150k–$200k 3.7%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	3.5%
$10k–$15k	5.0%
$15k–$25k	15.9%
$25k–$35k	17.9%
$35k–$50k	11.9%
$50k–$75k	13.4%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	17.0%
$150k–$200k	3.7%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$42,114

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 9.1%

$50k–$100k 39.7%

$100k–$150k 27.7%

$150k–$200k 11.8%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$102,300
Median rent / month	$885
Owner occupied	53.2%
Renter occupied	46.8%
Vacant	16.8%
Single-family detached	61.8%
Large apartment buildings	6.0%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	5.0
Avg household size (owned)	2.45

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	5.1%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	1.9%
1970–1979	2.9%
1960–1969	3.7%
1950–1959	10.5%
1940–1949	17.5%
1939 or earlier	55.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.0%
1 bedroom	25.4%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	29.2%
4 bedrooms	11.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.8%
1 vehicle	38.6%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	14.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	74.1%
Electricity	22.2%
Propane / LP gas	2.7%
No fuel used	0.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	983	28.6%
Cohabiting couple	298	8.7%
Male householder, no spouse	914	26.6%
Female householder, no spouse	1,244	36.2%
Households with children under 18	1,189	34.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,068	31.1%
Average household size	2.56

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.3%	50.2%
Married	37.5%	26.0%
Separated	3.1%	2.8%
Widowed	3.5%	8.8%
Divorced	8.6%	12.3%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.1%

Some HS, no diploma 13.1%

HS graduate 29.6%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 11.5%

Bachelor's degree 12.3%

Graduate / professional 5.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	82.8%
Bachelor's or higher	18.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	165	7.1%
Kindergarten	71	3.1%
Elementary school	1,133	49.1%
High school	700	30.3%
College / grad school	239	10.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.3%

Arts, food & hospitality 15.4%

Retail trade 14.5%

Professional & management 12.1%

Transportation & utilities 10.5%

Manufacturing 8.6%

Construction 5.8%

Finance & real estate 5.3%

Other services 4.1%

Public administration 2.8%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	22.6%
Service	26.3%
Sales & office	24.7%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	18.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.9%
Government	9.6%
Self-employed	4.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.6%
Carpool	8.6%
Public transit	6.5%
Walk	0.6%
Work from home	7.2%
Other means	3.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.1

Poverty

All people 20.7%

Under 18 years 32.1%

18 and over 16.7%

Married-couple families 9.8%

Female-led households 26.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.7%
Retirement income	18.4%
Supplemental Security	13.5%
Cash public assistance	5.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.6%
High blood pressure	39.0%
High cholesterol	30.7%
Diabetes	15.9%
Heart disease	8.6%
Stroke	4.8%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	30.6%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	11.9%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.2%
Binge drinking	17.1%
No physical activity	35.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.1%
Depression	25.8%
Fair or poor health	24.6%
Poor mental health	19.2%
Poor physical health	15.2%
No health insurance	18.0%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.1%
Visited dentist	51.1%
Cholesterol screening	86.0%
Teeth loss	25.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	402	6.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.8%
Under 18	7.6%
18–64 years	19.6%
65 and over	34.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	50.2%
Public insurance	47.4%
No insurance	13.0%
Uninsured under 19	17.9%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,475	95.2%
Spanish	460	5.4%
Other Indo-European	460	5.4%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	8,022	90.1%
Born in same state	7,929	89.1%
Born in different state	6,582	74.0%
Foreign born	93	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	878	9.9%
Not a US citizen	235	26.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	979	11%
French	905	10.2%
Arab	520	5.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	109	1.2%
Irish	28	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.6%
Internet access	87.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45216

What city is ZIP code 45216 in?

ZIP code 45216 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45216 in?

ZIP code 45216 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45216?

21% of residents in ZIP code 45216 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45216?

The median home value in ZIP code 45216 is $102,300.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 45216?

Health data for ZIP code 45216 shows elevated rates of diabetes (16%) and smoking (31%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45216?

The median household income in ZIP code 45216 is $42,114, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45216 in?

ZIP code 45216 observes the EST timezone.