45252 ZIP Code — Cincinnati, OH

Hamilton County, Ohio

ZIP code 45252 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. It covers approximately 11.33 square miles and serves a population of 5,287 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 513.

About ZIP code 45252

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $271,500. Owner-occupancy is high at 92%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $106,544. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 27 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 44% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Notable community characteristics include a notable veteran presence at 12% of civilians, above the national average of 7%.

Overall, ZIP code 45252 reflects a community defined by a strong veteran community, high homeownership, and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

5,287

population

11.33

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

45252 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 45252

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 45252. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Cincinnati	Acceptable
Cincinnati	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

45251 Cincinnati (1.8 mi) 45247 Cincinnati (3.7 mi) 45030 Harrison (5.5 mi) 45231 Cincinnati (5.6 mi) 45014 Fairfield (5.6 mi) 45014 Fairfield (5.6 mi) 45239 Cincinnati (6 mi) 45218 Cincinnati (6.1 mi) 45240 Cincinnati (6.3 mi) 45002 Cleves (7 mi) 45248 Cincinnati (7.2 mi) 45224 Cincinnati (7.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	5,287
Population density	467 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	061

Geography
Land area	11.33 sq mi
Water area	0.16 sq mi
Latitude	39.2732
Longitude	-84.6343
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	22.3%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	41.0%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	7.2%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

5,287

Population

467

People per sq mi

48.7

Median age

$106,544

Median household income

$49,107

Per capita income

$271,500

Median home value

$1,017

Median monthly rent

92.4%

Home ownership

7.6%

Poverty rate

3.6%

Unemployment

1,976

Housing units

43.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

157

Under 5

169

136

5–9

147

103

10–14

110

116

15–19

124

157

20–24

168

239

25–34

257

254

35–44

273

359

45–54

387

290

55–59

312

353

60–64

379

214

65–74

230

114

75–84

122

85+

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Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,001	18.9%
18 and over	4,286	81.1%
65 and over	797	15.1%
Median age	48.7 years

Race & ethnicity

White 74.9%

Black or African American 17.7%

Two or more races 5.9%

Hispanic or Latino 1.4%

Asian 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	4,017	74.9%
Black or African American	947	17.7%
Two or more races	314	5.9%
Hispanic or Latino	77	1.4%
Asian	9	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.3%	43.3%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	31.2%	28.8%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	41.0%	20.7%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	7.2%	5.2%

Under $10k 2.9%

$10k–$15k 3.6%

$15k–$25k 0.5%

$25k–$35k 3.0%

$35k–$50k 7.2%

$50k–$75k 18.2%

$75k–$100k 11.1%

$100k–$150k 23.4%

$150k–$200k 19.0%

$200k+ 11.1%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	2.9%
$10k–$15k	3.6%
$15k–$25k	0.5%
$25k–$35k	3.0%
$35k–$50k	7.2%
$50k–$75k	18.2%
$75k–$100k	11.1%
$100k–$150k	23.4%
$150k–$200k	19.0%
$200k+	11.1%
Median income	$106,544

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 5.4%

$100k–$150k 15.8%

$150k–$200k 11.6%

$200k–$300k 25.2%

$300k–$500k 38.7%

$500k–$1M 2.3%

$1M+ 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$271,500
Median rent / month	$1,017
Owner occupied	92.4%
Renter occupied	7.6%
Vacant	4.8%
Single-family detached	79.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.5%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	7.8
Avg household size (owned)	2.39

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.9%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	9.4%
1990–1999	40.8%
1980–1989	12.2%
1970–1979	7.2%
1960–1969	9.5%
1950–1959	8.4%
1940–1949	0.8%
1939 or earlier	10.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	0.8%
2 bedrooms	21.0%
3 bedrooms	38.4%
4 bedrooms	27.0%
5+ bedrooms	12.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.9%
1 vehicle	18.6%
2 vehicles	44.8%
3 or more	35.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	33.2%
Electricity	38.1%
Propane / LP gas	14.3%
Fuel oil	10.0%
Wood	0.7%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,240	61.1%
Cohabiting couple	115	5.7%
Male householder, no spouse	224	11.0%
Female householder, no spouse	449	22.1%
Households with children under 18	449	22.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	503	24.8%
Average household size	2.61

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.3%	29.7%
Married	59.4%	54.2%
Separated	0.0%	0.6%
Widowed	6.2%	7.6%
Divorced	10.1%	7.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.8%

Some HS, no diploma 0.9%

HS graduate 22.7%

Some college, no degree 16.4%

Associate's degree 14.3%

Bachelor's degree 35.1%

Graduate / professional 8.6%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	97.2%
Bachelor's or higher	43.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	42	4.8%
Kindergarten	134	15.5%
Elementary school	308	35.6%
High school	146	16.9%
College / grad school	236	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 20.1%

Professional & management 16.8%

Education & healthcare 16.1%

Manufacturing 11.4%

Retail trade 11.3%

Construction 7.9%

Public administration 6.4%

Transportation & utilities 4.3%

Agriculture & mining 1.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 1.5%

Wholesale trade 1.1%

Other services 0.9%

Information 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	50.7%
Service	8.1%
Sales & office	28.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.3%
Production & transportation	4.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.0%
Government	13.3%
Self-employed	7.7%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	80.0%
Carpool	4.2%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.3%
Work from home	15.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	27.3

Poverty

All people 7.6%

Under 18 years 4.8%

18 and over 8.3%

Married-couple families 5.4%

Female-led households 0.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	36.1%
Retirement income	36.7%
Supplemental Security	3.6%
Cash public assistance	0.3%
Food stamps / SNAP	1.5%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	31.3%
High blood pressure	32.2%
High cholesterol	31.8%
Diabetes	10.5%
Heart disease	6.7%
Stroke	2.8%
Asthma	9.4%
Arthritis	27.9%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	7.0%
Cancer	7.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	17.1%
Binge drinking	19.0%
No physical activity	20.6%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.8%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	11.7%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	9.1%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.5%
Visited dentist	73.3%
Cholesterol screening	92.0%
Teeth loss	9.6%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	491	11.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.7%
Under 18	9.4%
18–64 years	14.9%
65 and over	33.5%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.2%
Public insurance	35.5%
No insurance	6.4%
Uninsured under 19	5.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	4,961	93.8%
Spanish	0	0.0%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	5,110	96.7%
Born in same state	5,088	96.2%
Born in different state	4,324	81.8%
Foreign born	22	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	177	3.3%
Not a US citizen	151	85.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	617	11.7%
French	557	10.5%
Arab	234	4.4%
Dutch	29	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	26	0.5%
Irish	15	0.3%
German	9	0.2%
English	7	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.4%
Internet access	98.3%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 45252

What city is ZIP code 45252 in?

ZIP code 45252 is primarily assigned to Cincinnati, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 45252 in?

ZIP code 45252 falls within Hamilton County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 45252 mostly owner-occupied?

92% of occupied units in ZIP code 45252 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 45252 have a large veteran population?

12% of civilians in ZIP code 45252 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

Does ZIP code 45252 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 45252 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 45252?

The median household income in ZIP code 45252 is $106,544, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 45252 in?

ZIP code 45252 observes the EST timezone.