45237 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH

Hamilton County, Ohio

ZIP code 45237 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 6.08 square miles and serves a population of 22,067 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.

About ZIP code 45237

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 $142,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 47%.

Median household income is $44,262. Poverty affects 23% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 18% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 31% 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 22 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 30% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (45%), diabetes (20%), smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 45237 reflects a community defined by economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

22,067

population

6.08

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45237 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45237

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45237. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cincinnati	Acceptable
Cincinnati	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45216 Cincinnati (1.6 mi) 45213 Cincinnati (1.8 mi) 45212 Cincinnati (1.9 mi) 45999 Cincinnati (2.1 mi) 45234 Cincinnati (2.1 mi) 45267 Cincinnati (2.1 mi) 45271 Cincinnati (2.1 mi) 45263 Cincinnati (2.1 mi) 45270 Cincinnati (2.1 mi) 45221 Cincinnati (2.1 mi) 45264 Cincinnati (2.1 mi) 45268 Cincinnati (2.1 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	22,067
Population density	3,629 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	6.08 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.1919
Longitude	-84.4511
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	60.6%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	7.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

22,067

Population

3,629

People per sq mi

40.1

Median age

$44,262

Median household income

$29,626

Per capita income

$142,300

Median home value

$857

Median monthly rent

47.4%

Home ownership

22.5%

Poverty rate

8.0%

Unemployment

5,636

Housing units

29.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

586

Under 5

643

579

5–9

637

1,108

10–14

1,217

532

15–19

584

597

20–24

657

1,268

25–34

1,393

1,346

35–44

1,480

1,061

45–54

1,165

868

55–59

954

726

60–64

798

1,163

65–74

1,278

444

75–84

488

236

85+

259

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,411	24.5%
18 and over	16,656	75.5%
65 and over	3,868	17.5%
Median age	40.1 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 70.4%

White 21.9%

Two or more races 3.7%

Asian 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.2%

Other race 1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	15,737	70.4%
White	4,896	21.9%
Two or more races	820	3.7%
Asian	367	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	278	1.2%
Other race	232	1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	15	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	60.6%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.1%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.7%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	2.6%	7.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 11.0%

$10k–$15k 8.4%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 16.9%

$50k–$75k 19.7%

$75k–$100k 8.2%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 3.9%

$200k+ 3.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	11.0%
$10k–$15k	8.4%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	16.9%
$50k–$75k	19.7%
$75k–$100k	8.2%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	3.9%
$200k+	3.2%
Median income	$44,262

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 4.0%

$50k–$100k 19.0%

$100k–$150k 30.2%

$150k–$200k 14.4%

$200k–$300k 14.1%

$300k–$500k 10.7%

$500k–$1M 6.3%

$1M+ 1.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$142,300
Median rent / month	$857
Owner occupied	47.4%
Renter occupied	52.6%
Vacant	8.0%
Single-family detached	47.9%
Large apartment buildings	13.9%
Mobile homes	0.3%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.8%
2000–2009	3.7%
1990–1999	1.6%
1980–1989	6.6%
1970–1979	9.5%
1960–1969	19.4%
1950–1959	16.8%
1940–1949	15.9%
1939 or earlier	25.8%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.7%
1 bedroom	22.4%
2 bedrooms	33.7%
3 bedrooms	23.7%
4 bedrooms	15.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.5%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.7%
1 vehicle	44.9%
2 vehicles	28.3%
3 or more	12.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	67.9%
Electricity	30.1%
Propane / LP gas	0.7%
Fuel oil	0.6%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.5%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,321	23.1%
Cohabiting couple	637	6.3%
Male householder, no spouse	2,251	22.4%
Female householder, no spouse	4,845	48.2%
Households with children under 18	2,570	25.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,039	30.2%
Average household size	2.15

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	50.1%	43.9%
Married	32.0%	26.5%
Separated	2.5%	2.5%
Widowed	5.2%	10.5%
Divorced	10.3%	16.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.1%

Some HS, no diploma 10.6%

HS graduate 28.2%

Some college, no degree 19.7%

Associate's degree 9.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.5%

Graduate / professional 12.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	86.3%
Bachelor's or higher	29.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	194	3.9%
Kindergarten	159	3.2%
Elementary school	2,914	58.8%
High school	859	17.3%
College / grad school	827	16.7%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 27.6%

Professional & management 13.2%

Retail trade 10.8%

Manufacturing 9.6%

Transportation & utilities 8.7%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.7%

Public administration 5.1%

Finance & real estate 4.7%

Construction 4.5%

Other services 3.7%

Wholesale trade 1.8%

Information 1.5%

Agriculture & mining 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	34.9%
Service	20.2%
Sales & office	21.0%
Natural resources & construction	6.3%
Production & transportation	17.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	84.2%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.3%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	73.2%
Carpool	6.6%
Public transit	6.9%
Walk	2.7%
Work from home	8.6%
Other means	2.1%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.4

Poverty

All people 22.5%

Under 18 years 28.7%

18 and over 20.5%

Married-couple families 4.3%

Female-led households 42.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	30.6%
Retirement income	21.5%
Supplemental Security	9.9%
Cash public assistance	2.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	45.2%
High blood pressure	46.8%
High cholesterol	30.3%
Diabetes	20.2%
Heart disease	8.7%
Stroke	5.9%
Asthma	12.8%
Arthritis	33.1%
Kidney disease	4.6%
Pulmonary disease	10.2%
Cancer	6.6%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	13.6%
No physical activity	35.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	45.6%
Depression	21.4%
Fair or poor health	25.2%
Poor mental health	17.2%
Poor physical health	14.4%
No health insurance	15.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	83.8%
Visited dentist	53.9%
Cholesterol screening	90.9%
Teeth loss	23.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,196	7.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	15.7%
Under 18	6.4%
18–64 years	13.4%
65 and over	37.2%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.5%
Public insurance	49.1%
No insurance	5.3%
Uninsured under 19	0.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	20,838	94.4%
Spanish	210	1.0%
Other Indo-European	24	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	72	0.3%
Other languages	105	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	21,284	96.5%
Born in same state	21,071	95.5%
Born in different state	15,903	72.1%
Foreign born	213	1.0%
Naturalized citizen	783	3.5%
Not a US citizen	444	56.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	898	4.1%
French	727	3.3%
Arab	332	1.5%
English	104	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	23	0.1%
Dutch	13	0.1%
Norwegian	8	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	45.6%
Internet access	88.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45237

What city is ZIP code 45237 in?

ZIP code 45237 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45237 in?

ZIP code 45237 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 45237?

23% of residents in ZIP code 45237 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 45237?

Health data for ZIP code 45237 shows elevated rates of obesity (45%) and diabetes (20%) and smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45237?

The median home value in ZIP code 45237 is $142,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45237?

The median household income in ZIP code 45237 is $44,262, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45237 in?

ZIP code 45237 observes the EST timezone.