US ZIP Code
45251

Cincinnati, OH

Hamilton County  ·  Ohio

● Active
👥 20,561 Population ↓ 7% since 2019
💰 $75,620 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019
🎂 39.0 Median Age
🏠 $175,900 Median Home Value
▼ 37% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019
🎓 34.8% College Grads
▼ 10% below avg
📊 4.1% Unemployment
▼ 16% below avg ↑ 6% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code45251
CityCincinnati
StateOhio (OH)
CountyHamilton County
Area Code283/513
Elevation893 ft
Latitude39.27464
Longitude-84.597838
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS39061
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 50.3% (10,348) Female 49.7% (10,213) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 56.1%Hispanic: 3.2%Black: 33.6%Asian: 2.3%Other: 4.2%Race
White56.1%
Hispanic3.2%
Black33.6%
Asian2.3%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
18%
18–24
8%
25–44
26%
45–64
27%
65+
7%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.0 yrs
Avg Household Size2.54
Below Poverty9.3% ≈ Avg
College Grads34.8% ▼ 10% below avg
Unemployment4.1% ▼ 16% below avg
No HS Diploma144 (1.1%)
HS Graduate5,321 (40.3%)
Some College1,228 (9.3%)
Associates1,919 (14.5%)
Bachelors1,281 (9.7%)
Graduate Degree3,305 (25%)

Education

No HS: 1.1%HS Grad: 40.3%Some College: 9.3%Associates: 14.5%Bachelors: 9.7%Graduate: 25%Edu
No HS1.1%
HS Grad40.3%
Some College9.3%
Associates14.5%
Bachelors9.7%
Graduate25.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.8%Renter: 24.3%Tenure
Owner75.8%
Renter24.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–100k
12%
$100k–150k
22%
$150k–200k
23%
$200k–300k
30%
$300k–500k
9%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$75,620 ≈ Avg ↑ 19% since 2019
Median Home Value$175,900 ▼ 37% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,193/mo ↑ 19% since 2019
Total Units8,592
Vacant Units535
Avg HH Size2.54

Income Distribution

Under $25k
12%
$25k–50k
21%
$50k–75k
16%
$75k–100k
15%
$100k–150k
23%
$150k–200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
87%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
10%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
17%
15–30 min
44%
30–45 min
30%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
21%
1960s–1970s
18%
1980s–1990s
10%
2000+
51%

Summary

Total Units8,592
Vacant535
Owner Occupied75.8%
Renter Occupied24.3%
Avg HH Size2.54
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 45251 is in Cincinnati, OH, in Hamilton County.
ZIP code 45251 is located in Ohio (OH).
ZIP code 45251 is in Hamilton County, OH.
ZIP 45251 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 45251 is 20,561 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 45251 is $75,620 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 45251 is $175,900 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 45251

ZIP code 45251 is located in Cincinnati, Ohio, within Hamilton County. With a population of 20,561, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39 years. Economically, 45251 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $75,620 is near the national average.

Real estate in ZIP code 45251 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $175,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,193 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 75.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 45% since 2019.

The population of 45251 is majority White (56.06%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.3%. Household income has grown by 19% since 2019.

The unemployment rate in 45251 stands at 4.1%, which is below the national average. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.

Overall, ZIP code 45251 in Cincinnati, OH is characterized as middle-income, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 20,561 residents, a median household income of $75,620, and a median home value of $175,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.