45242 ZIP Code
Cincinnati, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 45242 |
| City/Town: | Cincinnati |
| County: | Hamilton |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 21,990 |
| Median Household Income: | $114,801 |
| Per Capita Income: | $66,684 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,572 |
| Median Home Value: | $384,000 |
| Land Area: | 13.6 sq miles
35.1 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.2428, -84.3530 |
Population Information (45242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 21,990 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,500 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 11,490 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 42.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,541 | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,563 | 7.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,579 | 7.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 924 | 4.2% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 775 | 3.5% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 2,232 | 10.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 2,821 | 12.8% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,674 | 12.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,693 | 7.7% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,629 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,642 | 12.0% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,040 | 4.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 877 | 4.0% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (45242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $384,000 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 7.0 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,699 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,572 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 9,018 | 94.2% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 554 | 5.8% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,976 | 77.4% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 2,042 | 22.6% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (45242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 15,608 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 160 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 154 | 1.0% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 1,871 | 12.0% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,050 | 13.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 656 | 4.2% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 5,783 | 37.1% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 4,934 | 31.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 98.0% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 68.7% | 34.3% |
Income Information (45242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $114,801 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $161,040 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $135,933 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $66,684 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (45242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,373 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 11,028 | 97.2% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 317 | 2.8% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 5,786 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 9,018 | 81.8% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,364 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 605 | 5.5% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 41 | 0.4% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (45242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 17,259 | 78.5% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 1,607 | 7.3% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 14 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,677 | 7.6% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 180 | 0.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,253 | 5.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,073 | 4.9% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,038 | 4.7% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 325 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 13 | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 700 | 3.2% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (45242 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 234 | 2.6% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 142 | 1.6% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 317 | 3.5% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 504 | 5.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 628 | 7.0% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 999 | 11.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 863 | 9.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,210 | 24.5% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 961 | 10.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 2,160 | 24.0% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (45242 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,263 | 74.9% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 496 | 4.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 52 | 0.5% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 119 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 176 | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,757 | 15.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.7 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (45242 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 349 | 3.2% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,439 | 13.0% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 219 | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,123 | 10.2% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 313 | 2.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 235 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,058 | 9.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,670 | 15.1% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,010 | 27.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 854 | 7.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 334 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 424 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (45242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 3.5% | 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 (45242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,205 | 96.4% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 18,893 | 85.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 5,460 | 24.8% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 398 | 1.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (45242 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,077 | 78.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 2,997 | 33.2% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,479 | 27.5% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 179 | 2.0% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 125 | 1.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 140 | 1.6% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (45242 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,222 | 75.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 874 | 9.1% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 39 | 0.4% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 141 | 1.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 371 | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 78 | 0.8% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 789 | 8.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 58 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (45242 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 80 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 737 | 7.7% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 559 | 5.8% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 662 | 6.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,695 | 17.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 2,375 | 24.8% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,449 | 15.1% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 1,294 | 13.5% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 256 | 2.7% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 465 | 4.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (45242 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 23 | 0.2% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 457 | 4.8% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 1,912 | 20.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,015 | 31.5% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 3,465 | 36.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 700 | 7.3% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (45242 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 5,873 | 65.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 42 | 0.5% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,962 | 32.8% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 101 | 1.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 9 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 31 | 0.3% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (45242 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 344 | 3.8% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 2,610 | 28.9% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,277 | 47.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,787 | 19.8% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (45242 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 197 | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 139 | 2.0% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 224 | 3.2% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 580 | 8.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,236 | 17.7% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,662 | 38.2% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,576 | 22.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 362 | 5.2% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (45242 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $2,219 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $860 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,699 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.49 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.06 | 2.38 |
Households (45242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 9,018 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,234 | 58.0% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,291 | 25.4% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,050 | 11.6% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 2,383 | 26.4% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 2,867 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,276 | 36.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.40 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.93 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (45242 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 8,092 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 1,770 | 21.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,277 | 65.2% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 373 | 4.6% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 567 | 7.0% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 1,704 | 21.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (45242 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,080 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 583 | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 292 | 5.7% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,364 | 46.5% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 950 | 18.7% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 891 | 17.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (45242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,696 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 964 | 5.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 21,603 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 1,775 | 8.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 131 | 7.4% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 539 | 30.4% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,105 | 62.3% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (45242 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 18,913 | 86.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,843 | 12.9% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 1,662 | 58.5% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,017 | 35.8% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 613 | 21.6% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 164 | 5.8% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (45242 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 19,468 | 88.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 174 | 0.8% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,522 | 1449.4% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,522 | 1449.4% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,522 | 1449.4% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 394 | 226.4% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 131 | 75.3% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 610 | 350.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 95 | 54.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (45242 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 20,449 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 17,990 | 88.0% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,459 | 12.0% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 615 | 3.0% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 883 | 4.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 681 | 3.3% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 280 | 1.4% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (45242 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 9,018 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,683 | 96.3% | 89.4% |
Cincinnati, OH45242