45225 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH

Hamilton County, Ohio

ZIP code 45225 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 2.93 square miles and serves a population of 9,414 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.

About ZIP code 45225

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 $94,800. Renters make up the majority at 86%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $19,662. Poverty affects 57% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 50% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 32 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 8% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (48%), diabetes (17%), smoking (36%), poor mental health (24%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45225 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

9,414

population

2.93

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45225 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45225

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45225. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cincinnati	Acceptable
Cincinnati	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45223 Cincinnati (1.5 mi) 45220 Cincinnati (1.5 mi) 45214 Cincinnati (1.6 mi) 45219 Cincinnati (2.1 mi) 45205 Cincinnati (2.7 mi) 45211 Cincinnati (2.8 mi) 45203 Cincinnati (3 mi) 45232 Cincinnati (3.1 mi) 45217 Cincinnati (3.2 mi) 45229 Cincinnati (3.5 mi) 45235 Cincinnati (3.5 mi) 45204 Cincinnati (3.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	9,414
Population density	3,213 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	2.93 sq mi
Water area	0.03 sq mi
Latitude	39.1432
Longitude	-84.5486
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	86.7%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

9,414

Population

3,213

People per sq mi

24.6

Median age

$19,662

Median household income

$13,581

Per capita income

$94,800

Median home value

$549

Median monthly rent

14.0%

Home ownership

56.7%

Poverty rate

25.9%

Unemployment

1,198

Housing units

8.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

448

Under 5

616

415

5–9

569

428

10–14

587

234

15–19

321

474

20–24

650

482

25–34

662

411

35–44

565

321

45–54

442

172

55–59

237

230

60–64

317

278

65–74

382

75–84

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	3,280	34.8%
18 and over	6,134	65.2%
65 and over	833	8.8%
Median age	24.6 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 69.5%

White 16.6%

Two or more races 5.7%

Hispanic or Latino 5.5%

Other race 1.9%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	6,921	69.5%
White	1,652	16.6%
Two or more races	569	5.7%
Hispanic or Latino	551	5.5%
Other race	189	1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native	49	0.5%
Asian	25	0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	9	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	86.7%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	11.3%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	2.0%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	7.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 26.0%

$10k–$15k 15.9%

$15k–$25k 20.8%

$25k–$35k 11.5%

$35k–$50k 8.2%

$50k–$75k 9.3%

$75k–$100k 4.9%

$100k–$150k 1.6%

$150k–$200k 1.0%

$200k+ 0.9%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	26.0%
$10k–$15k	15.9%
$15k–$25k	20.8%
$25k–$35k	11.5%
$35k–$50k	8.2%
$50k–$75k	9.3%
$75k–$100k	4.9%
$100k–$150k	1.6%
$150k–$200k	1.0%
$200k+	0.9%
Median income	$19,662

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.4%

$50k–$100k 27.4%

$100k–$150k 13.9%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

$200k–$300k 4.2%

$300k–$500k 3.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$94,800
Median rent / month	$549
Owner occupied	14.0%
Renter occupied	86.0%
Vacant	14.0%
Single-family detached	25.4%
Large apartment buildings	16.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.2
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	4.1%
2000–2009	5.8%
1990–1999	3.1%
1980–1989	12.6%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	14.9%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	6.2%
1939 or earlier	36.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.3%
1 bedroom	30.5%
2 bedrooms	36.8%
3 bedrooms	23.1%
4 bedrooms	4.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	43.3%
1 vehicle	41.3%
2 vehicles	8.4%
3 or more	7.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	49.7%
Electricity	44.1%
Propane / LP gas	1.8%
Solar	3.7%
No fuel used	0.6%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	395	10.0%
Cohabiting couple	248	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	868	21.9%
Female householder, no spouse	2,456	61.9%
Households with children under 18	1,513	38.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	669	16.9%
Average household size	2.28

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	62.9%	72.1%
Married	20.8%	11.8%
Separated	1.5%	4.4%
Widowed	4.4%	1.9%
Divorced	10.4%	9.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 6.3%

Some HS, no diploma 14.8%

HS graduate 36.5%

Some college, no degree 28.1%

Associate's degree 6.2%

Bachelor's degree 5.2%

Graduate / professional 2.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	78.9%
Bachelor's or higher	8.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	345	12.0%
Kindergarten	61	2.1%
Elementary school	1,549	53.9%
High school	516	18.0%
College / grad school	401	14.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.2%

Transportation & utilities 17.0%

Manufacturing 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.1%

Retail trade 8.7%

Professional & management 6.3%

Construction 5.6%

Other services 5.6%

Public administration 4.1%

Finance & real estate 3.6%

Wholesale trade 3.1%

Information 1.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	19.4%
Service	30.4%
Sales & office	20.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.4%
Production & transportation	24.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	77.9%
Government	15.3%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	62.1%
Carpool	7.2%
Public transit	12.4%
Walk	6.0%
Work from home	11.7%
Other means	0.6%
Avg commute (minutes)	31.6

Poverty

All people 56.7%

Under 18 years 77.8%

18 and over 44.9%

Married-couple families 5.6%

Female-led households 66.9%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	22.5%
Retirement income	9.4%
Supplemental Security	11.9%
Cash public assistance	5.2%
Food stamps / SNAP	49.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	48.3%
High blood pressure	39.5%
High cholesterol	24.0%
Diabetes	16.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	5.1%
Asthma	15.4%
Arthritis	25.7%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	10.8%
Cancer	3.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	35.8%
Binge drinking	15.7%
No physical activity	41.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	49.5%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	30.2%
Poor mental health	23.9%
Poor physical health	16.3%
No health insurance	22.1%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.2%
Visited dentist	40.5%
Cholesterol screening	81.4%
Teeth loss	36.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	221	3.6%

Disability	%
Any disability	17.0%
Under 18	12.4%
18–64 years	18.2%
65 and over	28.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	25.3%
Public insurance	71.3%
No insurance	11.1%
Uninsured under 19	12.5%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	8,350	88.7%
Spanish	231	2.8%
Other Indo-European	59	0.7%
Asian & Pacific Islander	18	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	9,106	96.7%
Born in same state	8,934	94.9%
Born in different state	7,409	78.7%
Foreign born	172	1.8%
Naturalized citizen	308	3.3%
Not a US citizen	68	22.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	321	3.4%
Arab	212	2.3%
French	119	1.3%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	10	0.1%
Polish	9	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	42.1%
Internet access	93.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45225

What city is ZIP code 45225 in?

ZIP code 45225 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45225 in?

ZIP code 45225 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45225?

57% of residents in ZIP code 45225 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 45225 mostly rentals?

86% of occupied units in ZIP code 45225 are renter-occupied.

Is ZIP code 45225 family-oriented?

35% of residents in ZIP code 45225 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 45225?

8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What timezone is ZIP code 45225 in?

ZIP code 45225 observes the EST timezone.