ZIP Code 45211: Population, Income, Housing

State: OH

Total population: 38,049 Household income: $53,868 Rent: $944

Overview

Total population

38,049

Rent

$944

Year built

1958

Household income

$53,868

Per capita income

$30,441

Poverty rate

19.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

47.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Ohio

County

Hamilton County

City

Cincinnati

Total population

38,049

Adults over 25

24,577

Total households

15,924

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$53,868

Per capita income

$30,441

Poverty rate

19.3%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

47.1%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$944

Year built

1958

Households that rent

47.5%

Households that own

52.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.3

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

51.4%

Black

37.6%

Asian

1.1%

Two or more races

8.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

5.2%

Not Hispanic or Latino

94.8%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

15,093 (84.1%)

Commute time to work

25 mins

Work from home

2,859 (15.9%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

29%

High school graduate or GED

30.6%

Some college or associate degree

11.9%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

28.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 45211 with: Hamilton County, OH Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati metro area, OH-KY-IN Ohio United States

ZIP 45211

Total population38,049

Rent$944

Year built1958

Household income$53,868

Per capita income$30,441

Poverty rate19.3%

Unemployment rateN/A

Hamilton County, OH

Total population830,774

Rent$1,075

Year built1963

Household income$72,470

Per capita income$45,936

Poverty rate15%

Unemployment rate4%

Cincinnati, OH

Total population311,224

Rent$1,001

Year built1951

Household income$52,909

Per capita income$40,324

Poverty rate25.5%

Unemployment rate4.3%

Cincinnati Metro Area, OH-KY-IN

Total population2,270,706

Rent$1,105

Year built1976

Household income$81,120

Per capita income$44,674

Poverty rate11.8%

Unemployment rate4.2%

Ohio State

Total population11,810,293

Rent$1,034

Year built1970

Household income$71,389

Per capita income$40,552

Poverty rate13.3%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP45211	CountyHamilton, OH	CityCincinnati, OH	Metro AreaCincinnati metro area, OH-KY-IN	StateOhio	CountryUnited States
Total population	38,049	830,774	311,224	2,270,706	11,810,293	334,922,499
Rent	$944	$1,075	$1,001	$1,105	$1,034	$1,413
Year built	1958	1963	1951	1976	1970	1980
Household income	$53,868	$72,470	$52,909	$81,120	$71,389	$80,734
Per capita income	$30,441	$45,936	$40,324	$44,674	$40,552	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.3%	15%	25.5%	11.8%	13.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4%	4.3%	4.2%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 45211

Rent & Income

In 45211, the typical monthly rent is $944 and the typical household income is $53,868. Rent here is lower than both Cincinnati and Ohio, and household income is similar to Cincinnati and lower than Ohio. The estimated poverty rate is 19.3%, which is lower than the Cincinnati rate but higher than the Ohio rate.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 47.5% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 47.1% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 28.5% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 45211 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 45211 — Poverty

How ZIP 45211 compares in Ohio (100 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$944	20 / 100	from lower rent	$807 – $1,811
Household income	$53,868	89 / 100	from higher income	$40,906 – $154,683
Poverty rate	19.3%	84 / 100	from lower poverty	2.4% – 43.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Ohio with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 45211

Rent

In terms of rental prices, this ZIP stands 20th out of 100 ZIP Codes in Ohio. Across Ohio, figures vary from $807 in ZIP 44512 up to $1,811 in ZIP 45040.

Household income

When comparing household incomes, ZIP Code 45211 stands 89th out of 100 ZIP Codes. Throughout Ohio, numbers span from $40,906 in ZIP 44105 up to $154,683 in ZIP 43035.

Poverty rate

Looking at poverty indicators, this ZIP stands 84th out of 100 ZIP Codes. At the state level, values extend from 2.4% in ZIP 43065 up to 43.8% in ZIP 43201.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 45211 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $944 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 45211

Annual Household Income: $53,868

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 45211

Estimated Rate: 19.3%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 45211

In ZIP Code 45211, households that rent: 7,558 (47.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,558	47.5%
Owner-Occupied	8,366	52.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 45211

In ZIP Code 45211, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,561 (47.1%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,561	47.1%
Other renter households	3,997	52.9%
Total renter households	7,558	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 45211

Less than High School: 7,125 people (29%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 7,532 people (30.6%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 2,915 people (11.9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,005 people (28.5%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 24,577

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.