45238 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton County, Ohio
ZIP code 45238 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 10.30 square miles and serves a population of 47,154 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.
About ZIP code 45238
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 $156,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $62,751.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 26 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
47,154
population
10.30
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45238 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45238
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45238. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati | Acceptable |
| Cincinnati | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
45204 Cincinnati (1.3 mi)
45205 Cincinnati (1.6 mi)
45214 Cincinnati (3.2 mi)
45233 Cincinnati (3.2 mi)
45211 Cincinnati (3.4 mi)
41016 Covington (3.6 mi)
45225 Cincinnati (3.9 mi)
41021 Hebron (3.9 mi)
45203 Cincinnati (4.1 mi)
45223 Cincinnati (4.8 mi)
45219 Cincinnati (5.1 mi)
45248 Cincinnati (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 47,154 |
| Population density | 4,578 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 10.30 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1100 |
| Longitude | -84.6074 |
| 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 | 47.3% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
47,154
Population
4,578
People per sq mi
35.4
Median age
$62,751
Median household income
$33,109
Per capita income
$156,700
Median home value
$860
Median monthly rent
58.5%
Home ownership
12.7%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
13,106
Housing units
28.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,718
Under 5
1,794
1,280
5–9
1,336
1,756
10–14
1,834
1,489
15–19
1,554
1,333
20–24
1,392
3,771
25–34
3,936
3,225
35–44
3,367
2,369
45–54
2,473
1,451
55–59
1,515
1,372
60–64
1,432
2,073
65–74
2,164
817
75–84
853
416
85+
434
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 11,858 | 25.1% |
| 18 and over | 35,296 | 74.9% |
| 65 and over | 6,757 | 14.3% |
| Median age | 35.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
69.4%
Black or African American
24%
Two or more races
3.7%
Hispanic or Latino
1.7%
Asian
0.9%
Other race
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33,300 | 69.4% |
| Black or African American | 11,515 | 24% |
| Two or more races | 1,767 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 807 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 414 | 0.9% |
| Other race | 158 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.3% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.4% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 18.1% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.2% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
3.2%
$15k–$25k
7.3%
$25k–$35k
12.3%
$35k–$50k
12.8%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
14.9%
$100k–$150k
15.4%
$150k–$200k
6.1%
$200k+
4.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 12.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.9% |
| $100k–$150k | 15.4% |
| $150k–$200k | 6.1% |
| $200k+ | 4.9% |
| Median income | $62,751 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
2.4%
$50k–$100k
11.4%
$100k–$150k
31.5%
$150k–$200k
28.5%
$200k–$300k
18.5%
$300k–$500k
6.5%
$500k–$1M
0.9%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $156,700 |
| Median rent / month | $860 |
| Owner occupied | 58.5% |
| Renter occupied | 41.5% |
| Vacant | 6.9% |
| Single-family detached | 61.9% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.54 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.4% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.0% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 19.9% |
| 1950–1959 | 23.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 7.7% |
| 1939 or earlier | 12.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.7% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 27.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.4% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.9% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.3% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 10.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.2% |
| 3 or more | 18.2% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.0% |
| Electricity | 35.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.3% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,264 | 41.6% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,432 | 7.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,787 | 19.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 6,397 | 32.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 6,298 | 31.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,201 | 26.2% |
| Average household size | 2.36 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.9% | 34.2% |
| Married | 47.3% | 44.7% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Widowed | 2.4% | 8.6% |
| Divorced | 8.3% | 10.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.5%
Some HS, no diploma
5.8%
HS graduate
35.5%
Some college, no degree
18.7%
Associate's degree
8.9%
Bachelor's degree
19.5%
Graduate / professional
9.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 28.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 946 | 8.5% |
| Kindergarten | 418 | 3.8% |
| Elementary school | 5,036 | 45.4% |
| High school | 2,576 | 23.2% |
| College / grad school | 2,115 | 19.1% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
23.3%
Retail trade
12.0%
Transportation & utilities
11.1%
Manufacturing
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.0%
Professional & management
8.9%
Finance & real estate
7.0%
Other services
5.8%
Construction
5.0%
Public administration
4.0%
Wholesale trade
1.2%
Information
1.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.5% |
| Service | 16.3% |
| Sales & office | 24.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.5% |
| Production & transportation | 17.6% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 85.1% |
| Government | 11.1% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.2% |
| Carpool | 10.6% |
| Public transit | 3.7% |
| Walk | 1.9% |
| Work from home | 7.1% |
| Other means | 1.4% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 26.1 |
Poverty
All people
12.7%
Under 18 years
18.2%
18 and over
10.9%
Married-couple families
2.8%
Female-led households
31.3%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 28.4% |
| Retirement income | 19.3% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 9.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 35.0% |
| High blood pressure | 32.3% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.7% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| Arthritis | 26.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.3% |
| Cancer | 6.4% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 23.6% |
| Binge drinking | 19.4% |
| No physical activity | 26.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 38.1% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 15.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.2% |
| Poor physical health | 10.9% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 62.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 87.6% |
| Teeth loss | 16.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,024 | 5.7% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.8% |
| Under 18 | 4.9% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 34.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.7% |
| Public insurance | 35.8% |
| No insurance | 8.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 43,642 | 92.6% |
| Spanish | 3,066 | 7.0% |
| Other Indo-European | 200 | 0.5% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,681 | 3.9% |
| Other languages | 71 | 0.2% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 42,527 | 90.2% |
| Born in same state | 41,990 | 89.0% |
| Born in different state | 34,897 | 74.0% |
| Foreign born | 537 | 1.1% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,627 | 9.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,872 | 40.5% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 7,194 | 15.3% |
| French | 2,778 | 5.9% |
| Arab | 1,727 | 3.7% |
| Irish | 401 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 312 | 0.7% |
| Polish | 46 | 0.1% |
| German | 15 | 0% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.2% |
| Internet access | 92.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45238
What city is ZIP code 45238 in?
ZIP code 45238 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45238 in?
ZIP code 45238 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45238?
The median home value in ZIP code 45238 is $156,700.
What is the population of ZIP code 45238?
ZIP code 45238 has an estimated population of 47,154 residents, with a density of 4,580 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 45238?
The median household income in ZIP code 45238 is $62,751, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45238 in?
ZIP code 45238 observes the EST timezone.