45239 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH
Hamilton County, Ohio
ZIP code 45239 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 6.26 square miles and serves a population of 29,506 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.
About ZIP code 45239
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 $141,400. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $56,148.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
29,506
population
6.26
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
45239 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 45239
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45239. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Cincinnati | Acceptable |
| Cincinnati | Acceptable |
| Cincinnati | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
45224 Cincinnati (2.4 mi)
45223 Cincinnati (2.6 mi)
45211 Cincinnati (3.1 mi)
45232 Cincinnati (3.5 mi)
45225 Cincinnati (4.1 mi)
45247 Cincinnati (4.3 mi)
45220 Cincinnati (4.6 mi)
45231 Cincinnati (4.7 mi)
45217 Cincinnati (4.7 mi)
45251 Cincinnati (4.9 mi)
45248 Cincinnati (5.1 mi)
45216 Cincinnati (5.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,506 |
| Population density | 4,713 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 061 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.26 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.1994 |
| Longitude | -84.5753 |
| 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 | 48.7% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.9% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
29,506
Population
4,713
People per sq mi
34.3
Median age
$56,148
Median household income
$28,646
Per capita income
$141,400
Median home value
$970
Median monthly rent
59.2%
Home ownership
13.0%
Poverty rate
6.7%
Unemployment
8,040
Housing units
24.2%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
896
Under 5
995
965
5–9
1,070
1,171
10–14
1,299
835
15–19
926
803
20–24
891
2,502
25–34
2,776
1,593
35–44
1,768
1,584
45–54
1,758
952
55–59
1,056
947
60–64
1,051
1,064
65–74
1,181
472
75–84
523
203
85+
225
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7,245 | 24.6% |
| 18 and over | 22,261 | 75.4% |
| 65 and over | 3,668 | 12.4% |
| Median age | 34.3 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
48.8%
Black or African American
36%
Two or more races
6.7%
Asian
5.4%
Hispanic or Latino
2.2%
Other race
0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,715 | 48.8% |
| Black or African American | 10,858 | 36% |
| Two or more races | 2,008 | 6.7% |
| Asian | 1,629 | 5.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 657 | 2.2% |
| Other race | 259 | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 37 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 48.7% | 43.3% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 34.9% | 28.8% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 14.9% | 20.7% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 7.2% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.0%
$10k–$15k
3.6%
$15k–$25k
12.3%
$25k–$35k
8.9%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
20.4%
$75k–$100k
15.2%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
4.6%
$200k+
2.9%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.0% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 12.3% |
| $25k–$35k | 8.9% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 4.6% |
| $200k+ | 2.9% |
| Median income | $56,148 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
4.9%
$50k–$100k
15.7%
$100k–$150k
36.3%
$150k–$200k
24.9%
$200k–$300k
15.6%
$300k–$500k
2.4%
$500k–$1M
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,400 |
| Median rent / month | $970 |
| Owner occupied | 59.2% |
| Renter occupied | 40.8% |
| Vacant | 7.5% |
| Single-family detached | 67.8% |
| Large apartment buildings | 3.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.7% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.64 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.5% |
| 2000–2009 | 6.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 7.7% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.7% |
| 1970–1979 | 11.5% |
| 1960–1969 | 18.7% |
| 1950–1959 | 29.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 10.5% |
| 1939 or earlier | 9.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.8% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.0% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 37.7% |
| 4 bedrooms | 16.5% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.4% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 43.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 35.5% |
| 3 or more | 16.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.5% |
| Electricity | 29.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,811 | 31.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,004 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 2,318 | 19.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,807 | 40.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,868 | 32.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,756 | 23.1% |
| Average household size | 2.46 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 46.2% | 39.3% |
| Married | 40.5% | 34.5% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 1.7% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 8.1% |
| Divorced | 9.6% | 16.5% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.2%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
34.2%
Some college, no degree
22.7%
Associate's degree
10.1%
Bachelor's degree
17.6%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.2% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.2% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 377 | 4.7% |
| Kindergarten | 348 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 3,710 | 46.4% |
| High school | 1,517 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,047 | 25.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Retail trade
14.5%
Manufacturing
12.3%
Professional & management
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.2%
Transportation & utilities
6.6%
Construction
5.8%
Other services
4.2%
Finance & real estate
4.1%
Public administration
3.2%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Information
1.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 32.9% |
| Service | 18.1% |
| Sales & office | 24.8% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.1% |
| Production & transportation | 16.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 12.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.4% |
| Carpool | 10.7% |
| Public transit | 2.8% |
| Walk | 0.3% |
| Work from home | 8.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 27.4 |
Poverty
All people
13.0%
Under 18 years
18.7%
18 and over
11.2%
Married-couple families
2.0%
Female-led households
30.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.1% |
| Retirement income | 23.7% |
| Supplemental Security | 6.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.7% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 13.4% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 36.9% |
| High blood pressure | 34.0% |
| High cholesterol | 28.6% |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 27.0% |
| Kidney disease | 3.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.4% |
| Cancer | 6.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.3% |
| Binge drinking | 18.7% |
| No physical activity | 27.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.7% |
| Depression | 24.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.9% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.3% |
| No health insurance | 13.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.0% |
| Visited dentist | 61.5% |
| Cholesterol screening | 88.1% |
| Teeth loss | 17.2% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,411 | 6.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 15.8% |
| Under 18 | 12.8% |
| 18–64 years | 13.9% |
| 65 and over | 32.0% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 61.5% |
| Public insurance | 44.1% |
| No insurance | 4.3% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 0.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,615 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 1,143 | 4.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 209 | 0.8% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 714 | 2.6% |
| Other languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,393 | 92.8% |
| Born in same state | 27,185 | 92.1% |
| Born in different state | 22,416 | 76.0% |
| Foreign born | 208 | 0.7% |
| Naturalized citizen | 2,113 | 7.2% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,463 | 69.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,273 | 11.1% |
| French | 1,699 | 5.8% |
| Arab | 1,007 | 3.4% |
| Irish | 206 | 0.7% |
| English | 40 | 0.1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Norwegian | 36 | 0.1% |
| German | 21 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 20 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 40.5% |
| Internet access | 94.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45239
What city is ZIP code 45239 in?
ZIP code 45239 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 45239 in?
ZIP code 45239 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45239?
The median home value in ZIP code 45239 is $141,400.
What is the population of ZIP code 45239?
ZIP code 45239 has an estimated population of 29,506 residents, with a density of 4,716 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 45239?
The median household income in ZIP code 45239 is $56,148, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 45239 in?
ZIP code 45239 observes the EST timezone.