45218 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton County, Ohio
ZIP code 45218 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 1.32 square miles and serves a population of 3,838 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.
About ZIP code 45218
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $157,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 62%.
Median household income is $72,500. 30% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
3,838
population
1.32
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45218 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45218
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45218. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati | Acceptable |
| Cincinnati | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
45231 Cincinnati (0.9 mi)
45240 Cincinnati (1.2 mi)
45246 Cincinnati (3.1 mi)
45246 Cincinnati (3.1 mi)
45215 Cincinnati (3.8 mi)
45251 Cincinnati (4.3 mi)
45224 Cincinnati (4.8 mi)
45216 Cincinnati (5 mi)
45014 Fairfield (5.3 mi)
45014 Fairfield (5.3 mi)
45239 Cincinnati (5.5 mi)
45232 Cincinnati (5.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 3,838 |
| Population density | 2,908 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 1.32 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.2662 |
| Longitude | -84.5200 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 513 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.7% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.9% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
3,838
Population
2,908
People per sq mi
38.8
Median age
$72,500
Median household income
$32,496
Per capita income
$157,300
Median home value
$958
Median monthly rent
61.7%
Home ownership
9.7%
Poverty rate
1.9%
Unemployment
1,011
Housing units
29.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
117
Under 5
114
140
5–9
136
140
10–14
137
94
15–19
92
149
20–24
146
229
25–34
225
269
35–44
263
193
45–54
188
139
55–59
136
138
60–64
135
159
65–74
155
76
75–84
75
98
85+
95
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 910 | 23.7% |
| 18 and over | 2,928 | 76.3% |
| 65 and over | 658 | 17.1% |
| Median age | 38.8 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
71.7%
Black or African American
15.7%
Two or more races
8.1%
Hispanic or Latino
3.3%
Asian
0.6%
Other race
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,846 | 71.7% |
| Black or African American | 621 | 15.7% |
| Two or more races | 323 | 8.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 129 | 3.3% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.6% |
| Other race | 22 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 34.7% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 46.9% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 17.4% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.9%
$10k–$15k
1.7%
$15k–$25k
8.4%
$25k–$35k
6.4%
$35k–$50k
12.5%
$50k–$75k
18.5%
$75k–$100k
20.8%
$100k–$150k
18.8%
$150k–$200k
6.8%
$200k+
2.1%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.7% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.4% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.5% |
| $75k–$100k | 20.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.8% |
| $200k+ | 2.1% |
| Median income | $72,500 |
Housing
Home values
$50k–$100k
10.8%
$100k–$150k
30.6%
$150k–$200k
41.0%
$200k–$300k
16.0%
$300k–$500k
1.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $157,300 |
| Median rent / month | $958 |
| Owner occupied | 61.7% |
| Renter occupied | 38.3% |
| Vacant | 3.2% |
| Single-family detached | 61.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 0.5% |
| Mobile homes | 1.4% |
| Median rooms | 6.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.41 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 1.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 0.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 1.0% |
| 1980–1989 | 0.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 5.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 22.5% |
| 1950–1959 | 36.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.4% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 5.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 24.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 39.5% |
| 4 bedrooms | 23.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 30.2% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.4% |
| 3 or more | 17.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 69.8% |
| Electricity | 21.0% |
| Fuel oil | 4.5% |
| No fuel used | 2.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 581 | 37.4% |
| Cohabiting couple | 187 | 12.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 264 | 17.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 522 | 33.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 468 | 30.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 417 | 26.8% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 48.2% | 31.2% |
| Married | 40.2% | 36.2% |
| Separated | 2.2% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 15.0% |
| Divorced | 7.4% | 14.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
3.8%
HS graduate
31.0%
Some college, no degree
23.2%
Associate's degree
10.8%
Bachelor's degree
19.7%
Graduate / professional
9.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 94.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 29.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 94 | 9.8% |
| Kindergarten | 69 | 7.2% |
| Elementary school | 414 | 43.4% |
| High school | 180 | 18.8% |
| College / grad school | 198 | 20.7% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.2%
Retail trade
13.8%
Manufacturing
11.2%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Transportation & utilities
8.6%
Other services
8.1%
Professional & management
7.9%
Information
4.3%
Public administration
3.8%
Finance & real estate
3.7%
Construction
3.6%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 43.8% |
| Service | 15.5% |
| Sales & office | 21.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.1% |
| Production & transportation | 13.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 84.7% |
| Government | 10.2% |
| Self-employed | 5.1% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.1% |
| Carpool | 9.8% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 2.5% |
| Work from home | 10.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.8 |
Poverty
All people
9.7%
Under 18 years
10.8%
18 and over
9.4%
Married-couple families
1.9%
Female-led households
17.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 30.1% |
| Retirement income | 26.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.8% |
| High blood pressure | 31.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.7% |
| Diabetes | 10.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| Arthritis | 27.1% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.4% |
| Cancer | 7.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 19.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 22.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 35.6% |
| Depression | 24.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.1% |
| Poor mental health | 15.6% |
| Poor physical health | 9.8% |
| No health insurance | 10.1% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.6% |
| Visited dentist | 68.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.9% |
| Teeth loss | 12.5% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 121 | 4.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.3% |
| Under 18 | 8.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.9% |
| 65 and over | 29.2% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.2% |
| Public insurance | 40.6% |
| No insurance | 5.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 3,607 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 25 | 0.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 10 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.2% |
| Other languages | 8 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 3,711 | 96.7% |
| Born in same state | 3,670 | 95.6% |
| Born in different state | 2,974 | 77.5% |
| Foreign born | 41 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 127 | 3.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 101 | 79.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 673 | 17.5% |
| Italian | 490 | 12.8% |
| Arab | 177 | 4.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Dutch | 43 | 1.1% |
| Polish | 21 | 0.5% |
| English | 19 | 0.5% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 96.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45218
What city is ZIP code 45218 in?
ZIP code 45218 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45218 in?
ZIP code 45218 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45218?
The median home value in ZIP code 45218 is $157,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 45218?
ZIP code 45218 has an estimated population of 3,838 residents, with a density of 2,919 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 45218?
The median household income in ZIP code 45218 is $72,500, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45218 in?
ZIP code 45218 observes the EST timezone.