45230 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton County, Ohio
ZIP code 45230 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 13.74 square miles and serves a population of 27,437 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.
About ZIP code 45230
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $222,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 75%.
The gap between median ($84,670) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
27,437
population
13.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45230 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45230
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45230. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati | Acceptable |
| Cincinnati | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
45226 Cincinnati (2.7 mi)
45255 Cincinnati (2.7 mi)
41075 Fort Thomas (3.5 mi)
45244 Cincinnati (4.4 mi)
41074 Dayton (4.8 mi)
45208 Cincinnati (4.9 mi)
41071 Newport (5.1 mi)
41073 Bellevue (5.2 mi)
41099 Newport (5.3 mi)
41076 Newport (5.5 mi)
45245 Cincinnati (5.7 mi)
45227 Cincinnati (5.7 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 27,437 |
| Population density | 1,997 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 13.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.44 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.0778 |
| Longitude | -84.3854 |
| 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 | 31.7% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
27,437
Population
1,997
People per sq mi
39.4
Median age
$84,670
Median household income
$48,274
Per capita income
$222,200
Median home value
$917
Median monthly rent
74.9%
Home ownership
8.2%
Poverty rate
4.3%
Unemployment
9,045
Housing units
53.1%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
817
Under 5
916
793
5–9
890
857
10–14
962
975
15–19
1,094
685
20–24
769
1,621
25–34
1,820
1,828
35–44
2,051
1,887
45–54
2,118
801
55–59
900
678
60–64
760
1,162
65–74
1,304
622
75–84
699
202
85+
226
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,701 | 24.4% |
| 18 and over | 20,736 | 75.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,215 | 15.4% |
| Median age | 39.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
87.9%
Two or more races
4.6%
Black or African American
3.9%
Hispanic or Latino
1.9%
Asian
1.3%
Other race
0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24,576 | 87.9% |
| Two or more races | 1,283 | 4.6% |
| Black or African American | 1,082 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 522 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 368 | 1.3% |
| Other race | 111 | 0.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 31.7% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.8% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 29.7% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.7% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.5%
$15k–$25k
5.2%
$25k–$35k
8.3%
$35k–$50k
8.8%
$50k–$75k
14.6%
$75k–$100k
14.3%
$100k–$150k
18.7%
$150k–$200k
12.1%
$200k+
12.4%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.2% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 8.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 14.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 12.1% |
| $200k+ | 12.4% |
| Median income | $84,670 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.6%
$50k–$100k
2.9%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
23.6%
$200k–$300k
29.4%
$300k–$500k
21.4%
$500k–$1M
7.9%
$1M+
0.3%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $222,200 |
| Median rent / month | $917 |
| Owner occupied | 74.9% |
| Renter occupied | 25.1% |
| Vacant | 2.9% |
| Single-family detached | 73.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.9% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 6.4 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.53 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 4.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 9.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 15.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 16.8% |
| 1950–1959 | 19.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 8.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 22.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 35.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 26.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.2% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 32.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 43.5% |
| 3 or more | 17.4% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 68.7% |
| Electricity | 27.8% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| Fuel oil | 1.0% |
| Wood | 0.4% |
| Solar | 0.3% |
| No fuel used | 0.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,532 | 47.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 577 | 5.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,980 | 17.1% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,522 | 30.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,600 | 31.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,329 | 28.7% |
| Average household size | 2.34 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.1% | 25.7% |
| Married | 55.7% | 47.4% |
| Separated | 0.9% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 1.5% | 9.1% |
| Divorced | 7.8% | 15.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.2%
Some HS, no diploma
2.0%
HS graduate
16.8%
Some college, no degree
18.2%
Associate's degree
8.7%
Bachelor's degree
33.8%
Graduate / professional
19.3%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 53.1% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 545 | 7.8% |
| Kindergarten | 434 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 2,651 | 37.9% |
| High school | 1,705 | 24.4% |
| College / grad school | 1,666 | 23.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.5%
Professional & management
16.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Retail trade
10.6%
Finance & real estate
9.9%
Manufacturing
8.5%
Construction
3.7%
Public administration
3.3%
Other services
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.6%
Transportation & utilities
2.6%
Information
2.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.6% |
| Service | 13.8% |
| Sales & office | 19.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.2% |
| Production & transportation | 8.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.2% |
| Government | 10.5% |
| Self-employed | 3.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.5% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 72.0% |
| Carpool | 5.8% |
| Public transit | 1.8% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 16.7% |
| Other means | 2.3% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 22.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.2%
Under 18 years
12.7%
18 and over
6.8%
Married-couple families
2.4%
Female-led households
18.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 29.5% |
| Retirement income | 18.6% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.8% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 6.8% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 31.7% |
| High blood pressure | 29.8% |
| High cholesterol | 29.0% |
| Diabetes | 9.5% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 25.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.6% |
| Cancer | 6.8% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 18.0% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.6% |
| Depression | 23.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 11.7% |
| Poor mental health | 15.0% |
| Poor physical health | 8.9% |
| No health insurance | 9.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.0% |
| Visited dentist | 71.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 90.3% |
| Teeth loss | 10.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 977 | 4.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.3% |
| Under 18 | 3.7% |
| 18–64 years | 9.9% |
| 65 and over | 23.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 79.7% |
| Public insurance | 28.7% |
| No insurance | 2.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 25,704 | 93.7% |
| Spanish | 146 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 76 | 0.3% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.1% |
| Other languages | 47 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 26,933 | 98.2% |
| Born in same state | 26,743 | 97.5% |
| Born in different state | 19,054 | 69.4% |
| Foreign born | 190 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 504 | 1.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 363 | 72.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,081 | 18.5% |
| French | 4,042 | 14.7% |
| Arab | 1,018 | 3.7% |
| English | 315 | 1.1% |
| Irish | 160 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 68 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 64 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 14 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45230
What city is ZIP code 45230 in?
ZIP code 45230 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45230 in?
ZIP code 45230 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 45230?
53% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 45230?
ZIP code 45230 has an estimated population of 27,437 residents, with a density of 1,996 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45230?
The median home value in ZIP code 45230 is $222,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 45230?
The median household income in ZIP code 45230 is $84,670, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45230 in?
ZIP code 45230 observes the EST timezone.