45248 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH

Hamilton County, Ohio

ZIP code 45248 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 11.39 square miles and serves a population of 24,051 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.

About ZIP code 45248

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 $190,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 87%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $82,480. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 32% 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 24 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 33% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Overall, ZIP code 45248 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

24,051

population

11.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45248 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45248

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45248. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cincinnati	Acceptable
Cincinnati	Acceptable
Cincinnati	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45247 Cincinnati (3.5 mi) 45211 Cincinnati (3.6 mi) 45233 Cincinnati (4.3 mi) 45002 Cleves (4.4 mi) 45239 Cincinnati (5.1 mi) 45238 Cincinnati (5.2 mi) 45052 North Bend (5.2 mi) 45223 Cincinnati (5.8 mi) 41048 Hebron (5.9 mi) 45205 Cincinnati (6.2 mi) 45030 Harrison (6.3 mi) 41021 Hebron (6.3 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	24,051
Population density	2,112 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	11.39 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.1715
Longitude	-84.6626
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	30.1%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	9.4%	7.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

24,051

Population

2,112

People per sq mi

39.9

Median age

$82,480

Median household income

$41,303

Per capita income

$190,500

Median home value

$1,049

Median monthly rent

87.4%

Home ownership

5.2%

Poverty rate

3.2%

Unemployment

8,550

Housing units

33.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

634

Under 5

675

822

5–9

877

761

10–14

812

15–19

866

476

20–24

507

1,441

25–34

1,537

1,556

35–44

1,658

1,364

45–54

1,454

790

55–59

842

787

60–64

839

1,252

65–74

1,334

670

75–84

714

276

85+

295

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	5,838	24.3%
18 and over	18,213	75.7%
65 and over	4,541	18.9%
Median age	39.9 years

Race & ethnicity

White 93.3%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 1.6%

Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

Asian 0.3%

Other race 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	22,821	93.3%
Two or more races	719	2.9%
Black or African American	401	1.6%
Hispanic or Latino	400	1.6%
Asian	77	0.3%
Other race	30	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	30.1%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	33.9%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	26.6%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	9.4%	7.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.5%

$10k–$15k 1.6%

$15k–$25k 4.2%

$25k–$35k 5.6%

$35k–$50k 12.5%

$50k–$75k 17.8%

$75k–$100k 14.5%

$100k–$150k 21.8%

$150k–$200k 10.2%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.5%
$10k–$15k	1.6%
$15k–$25k	4.2%
$25k–$35k	5.6%
$35k–$50k	12.5%
$50k–$75k	17.8%
$75k–$100k	14.5%
$100k–$150k	21.8%
$150k–$200k	10.2%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$82,480

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 1.8%

$50k–$100k 6.3%

$100k–$150k 21.9%

$150k–$200k 23.6%

$200k–$300k 24.3%

$300k–$500k 19.6%

$500k–$1M 2.2%

$1M+ 0.2%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$190,500
Median rent / month	$1,049
Owner occupied	87.4%
Renter occupied	12.6%
Vacant	1.8%
Single-family detached	76.1%
Large apartment buildings	3.4%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.5
Avg household size (owned)	2.53

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	3.4%
2000–2009	14.3%
1990–1999	13.2%
1980–1989	11.2%
1970–1979	10.5%
1960–1969	14.4%
1950–1959	23.2%
1940–1949	4.6%
1939 or earlier	5.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	1.8%
2 bedrooms	30.1%
3 bedrooms	35.7%
4 bedrooms	29.6%
5+ bedrooms	2.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.0%
1 vehicle	30.1%
2 vehicles	41.6%
3 or more	25.3%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.7%
Electricity	24.4%
Propane / LP gas	2.1%
Fuel oil	2.9%
Wood	0.1%
No fuel used	0.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,024	52.4%
Cohabiting couple	710	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	1,368	14.3%
Female householder, no spouse	2,484	25.9%
Households with children under 18	3,033	31.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	3,226	33.7%
Average household size	2.50

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	30.4%	25.4%
Married	55.7%	51.3%
Separated	1.8%	0.7%
Widowed	3.8%	8.5%
Divorced	8.3%	14.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.6%

HS graduate 31.9%

Some college, no degree 18.7%

Associate's degree 10.4%

Bachelor's degree 23.1%

Graduate / professional 10.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.3%
Bachelor's or higher	33.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	383	6.7%
Kindergarten	341	6.0%
Elementary school	2,676	46.9%
High school	1,433	25.1%
College / grad school	870	15.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 22.6%

Retail trade 11.5%

Professional & management 11.2%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Construction 8.1%

Finance & real estate 7.6%

Other services 5.2%

Transportation & utilities 5.0%

Public administration 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Information 2.1%

Agriculture & mining 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	40.1%
Service	13.8%
Sales & office	26.9%
Natural resources & construction	9.4%
Production & transportation	9.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	86.0%
Government	10.3%
Self-employed	3.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.1%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	81.2%
Carpool	8.4%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	9.3%
Other means	0.9%
Avg commute (minutes)	24.4

Poverty

All people 5.2%

Under 18 years 5.4%

18 and over 5.1%

Married-couple families 2.5%

Female-led households 4.5%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.0%
Retirement income	29.3%
Supplemental Security	1.4%
Cash public assistance	0.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.7%
High blood pressure	30.7%
High cholesterol	30.2%
Diabetes	9.7%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.5%
Arthritis	26.6%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.3%
Binge drinking	19.8%
No physical activity	21.5%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.1%
Depression	23.4%
Fair or poor health	11.9%
Poor mental health	14.9%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	9.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	77.4%
Visited dentist	71.6%
Cholesterol screening	90.3%
Teeth loss	11.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,077	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	11.9%
Under 18	5.7%
18–64 years	8.7%
65 and over	29.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	82.9%
Public insurance	26.8%
No insurance	3.1%
Uninsured under 19	2.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	22,742	94.6%
Spanish	107	0.5%
Other Indo-European	22	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	10	0.0%
Other languages	50	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	23,776	98.9%
Born in same state	23,667	98.4%
Born in different state	20,656	85.9%
Foreign born	109	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	275	1.1%
Not a US citizen	167	60.7%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	4,827	20.1%
French	1,907	7.9%
Arab	1,362	5.7%
English	410	1.7%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	138	0.6%
German	118	0.5%
Polish	89	0.4%
Dutch	9	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	94.9%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45248

What city is ZIP code 45248 in?

ZIP code 45248 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45248 in?

ZIP code 45248 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45248 mostly owner-occupied?

87% of occupied units in ZIP code 45248 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 45248?

The median home value in ZIP code 45248 is $190,500.

What is the population of ZIP code 45248?

ZIP code 45248 has an estimated population of 24,051 residents, with a density of 2,112 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45248?

The median household income in ZIP code 45248 is $82,480, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45248 in?

ZIP code 45248 observes the EST timezone.