45238 ZIP Code
Cincinnati, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 45238 |
| City/Town: | Cincinnati |
| County: | Hamilton |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 47,154 |
| Median Household Income: | $62,751 |
| Per Capita Income: | $38,360 |
| Total Housing Units: | 21,350 |
| Median Home Value: | $156,700 |
| Land Area: | 10.3 sq miles
26.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.1092, -84.6088 |
Population Information (45238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 47,154 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 23,077 | 48.9% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 24,077 | 51.1% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 35.4 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 3,512 | 7.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,616 | 5.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 3,590 | 7.6% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 3,043 | 6.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 2,725 | 5.8% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 7,707 | 16.3% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 6,592 | 14.0% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 4,842 | 10.3% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 2,966 | 6.3% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 2,804 | 5.9% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 4,237 | 9.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,670 | 3.5% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 850 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (45238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $156,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $860 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 21,350 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 19,880 | 93.1% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 1,470 | 6.9% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 11,636 | 58.5% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 8,244 | 41.5% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (45238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 31,668 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 807 | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,841 | 5.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 11,233 | 35.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 5,912 | 18.7% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 2,824 | 8.9% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,171 | 19.5% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 2,880 | 9.1% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 91.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 28.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (45238 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $62,751 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $78,889 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $77,426 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $38,360 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (45238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 25,053 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 24,041 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,012 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 11,620 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 20,468 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,671 | 11.1% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 854 | 3.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 48 | 0.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (45238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 33,300 | 70.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 11,515 | 24.4% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 414 | 0.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 158 | 0.3% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,767 | 3.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 807 | 1.7% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,187 | 2.5% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 190 | 0.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 105 | 0.2% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 611 | 1.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 281 | 0.6% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (45238 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 1,147 | 5.8% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 632 | 3.2% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 1,445 | 7.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 2,441 | 12.3% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 2,541 | 12.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 3,469 | 17.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 2,964 | 14.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,054 | 15.4% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,219 | 6.1% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 968 | 4.9% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (45238 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 17,840 | 74.2% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 2,505 | 10.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 885 | 3.7% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 456 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 339 | 1.4% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,683 | 7.0% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 26.1 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (45238 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 17 | 0.1% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 1,211 | 5.0% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 2,537 | 10.6% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 294 | 1.2% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 2,877 | 12.0% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,673 | 11.1% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 246 | 1.0% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,684 | 7.0% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 2,134 | 8.9% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 5,612 | 23.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 2,400 | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 1,405 | 5.8% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 951 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (45238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 12.7% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (45238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 43,212 | 91.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 30,888 | 65.5% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 16,812 | 35.7% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,792 | 8.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (45238 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 16,062 | 80.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 5,642 | 28.4% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 3,839 | 19.3% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 778 | 3.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 384 | 1.9% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 1,935 | 9.7% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (45238 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 13,215 | 61.9% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 500 | 2.3% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 974 | 4.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,422 | 6.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 635 | 3.0% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 2,703 | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,848 | 8.7% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 53 | 0.2% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (45238 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 85 | 0.4% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 651 | 3.0% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,130 | 5.3% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,704 | 8.0% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 4,247 | 19.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 4,245 | 19.9% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,968 | 23.3% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,635 | 7.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,685 | 12.6% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (45238 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 358 | 1.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 3,252 | 15.2% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 5,860 | 27.4% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 7,772 | 36.4% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,825 | 17.9% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 283 | 1.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (45238 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 12,333 | 62.0% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 183 | 0.9% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 7,078 | 35.6% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 20 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 53 | 0.3% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 19 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 52 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 142 | 0.7% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (45238 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,998 | 10.1% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 7,465 | 37.6% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 6,802 | 34.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 3,615 | 18.2% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (45238 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 283 | 2.4% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,330 | 11.4% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 3,661 | 31.5% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 3,316 | 28.5% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 2,154 | 18.5% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 759 | 6.5% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 106 | 0.9% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 27 | 0.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (45238 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,322 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $558 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $860 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.54 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.11 | 2.38 |
Households (45238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 19,880 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 8,264 | 41.6% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 3,618 | 18.2% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 3,787 | 19.0% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 6,397 | 32.2% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 6,298 | 31.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 5,201 | 26.2% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.36 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.03 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (45238 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 17,933 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 7,328 | 40.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 8,486 | 47.3% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 432 | 2.4% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,480 | 8.3% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 6,677 | 37.2% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (45238 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 11,091 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 946 | 8.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 418 | 3.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 5,036 | 45.4% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 2,576 | 23.2% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,115 | 19.1% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (45238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 35,296 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 2,024 | 5.7% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 47,004 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 5,533 | 11.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 581 | 10.5% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,700 | 48.8% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 2,252 | 40.7% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (45238 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 39,990 | 84.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 6,516 | 13.8% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 4,737 | 72.7% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,675 | 25.7% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 968 | 14.9% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 104 | 1.6% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (45238 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 42,527 | 90.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 537 | 1.1% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 4,627 | 861.6% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 4,627 | 861.6% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 4,627 | 861.6% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 279 | 52.0% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 3,491 | 650.1% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 320 | 59.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 29 | 5.4% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (45238 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 43,642 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 38,494 | 88.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 5,148 | 11.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 614 | 1.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 2,335 | 5.4% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 174 | 0.4% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 2,025 | 4.6% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (45238 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 19,880 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 18,397 | 92.5% | 89.4% |
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