ZIP Code 45201 in Cincinnati, OH

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Cincinnati, Ohio
County:Hamilton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:32:05 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:283 / 513
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.1616, -84.4569
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45201 - Cincinnati, OH

ZIP Code 45201, Cincinnati

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHamilton County, OH
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points366 (205 businesses)
PO Boxes161
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 45203
Key Facts
  • 45201 is a PO Box ZIP code located in downtown Cincinnati, serving primarily business mail needs.
  • The zone contains 161 PO Boxes and approximately 205 business addresses.
  • Vine Street is the only street with dedicated delivery records in this ZIP, with 174 addresses that include unit numbers.
  • This ZIP code is geographically enclosed within the 45203 delivery area—most residents receive street delivery through neighboring ZIPs.
  • The West End neighborhood sits about 0.2 miles from the center of this postal zone.
  • Hamilton County postal facilities use this designation for centralized PO Box services rather than residential delivery.

Postal Service Zone

ZIP code 45201 serves a compact section of downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, centered on Vine Street. This isn't a traditional residential neighborhood. It's a PO Box-designated zone that provides mailbox services for businesses and residents who prefer centralized mail collection in Hamilton County's urban core.

Mail Delivery Pattern

The postal designation includes 161 PO Boxes and delivery records for 174 addresses along Vine Street, many with unit numbers. About 205 businesses use this ZIP code. The zone doesn't have defined boundaries for street delivery—most addresses here fall within the larger 45203 delivery area. People choose PO Boxes at this location for mail security, business needs, or because their building doesn't offer reliable mailroom access. The classification reflects postal infrastructure rather than a distinct community.

Street Name Patterns

Single Street Zone Urban Corridor

The single street entry for Vine Street reflects this ZIP's role as a PO Box facility designation rather than a delivery district. The street records likely represent a business corridor where customers maintain boxes at the postal facility.

Nearby Areas

West End Lower Price Hill South Fairmont East Price Hill Over-The Rhine

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 45201 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 17 business establishments, employing about 366 people with an annual payroll of $284,669,000.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:1,361Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:17Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$70,961,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$284,669,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:366Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 45201 is located in Hamilton County, Ohio, within the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17140) and Ohio's 1st Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,255,257 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 45201. It covers 0 sq mi of land and a water area of 0 sq mi.

CBSA Name:Cincinnati, OH-KY-INSource: Census
CBSA Number:17140Source: Census
CBSA Type:MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:--Source: Census
CBSA Population:2,255,257Source: Census
MSA:Cincinnati-Hamilton, OH-KY-IN CMSASource: Census
Land Area:--Source: Census
Water Area:--Source: Census
Congressional District:01Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:686.96 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN PMSASource: Census
Intro Date:< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:3915000Source: Census
Place Name:Cincinnati city; OhioSource: Census

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes


45202 | | 45177

Schools in ZIP Code 45201


We could not locate which school district 45201 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Norwood Middle School 2060 Sherman Ave
Norwood, OH 45212
District: Norwood City School DistrictNearby
Norwood High School 2020 Sherman Ave
Norwood, OH 45212
District: Norwood City School DistrictNearby
Sharpsburg Elementary 4400 Smith Rd
Norwood, OH 45212
District: Norwood City School DistrictNearby
Williams Avenue Elementary School 2132 Williams Ave
Norwood, OH 45212
District: Norwood City School DistrictNearby
Norwood View Elementary School 5328 Carthage Ave
Norwood, OH 45212
District: Norwood City School DistrictNearby
Immaculate Conception Academy 4510 Floral Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45212
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Aloysius Education Center 4721 Reading Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45237
District: Private SchoolNearby
Xavier University Montessori Lab School 1024 Dana Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45229
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 45201


Ohio Media School-Cincinnati 4411 Montgomery Road
Norwood, OH 45212
Type: Post Secondary
Xavier University 3800 Victory Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45207-1092
Type: Post Secondary
Moler Hollywood Beauty Academy 6142 Montgomery Rd
Cincinnati, OH 45213
Type: Post Secondary
Union Institute & University 2090 Florence Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45206
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Cincinnati-Main Campus 2624 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0063
Type: Post Secondary
Good Samaritan College Of Nursing And Health Science 375 Dixmyth Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220-2489
Type: Post Secondary

Sources & References


Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.

  1. U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
  2. ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
  3. U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
    • U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
    • U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
    • U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census Business Patterns (CBD) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
    • U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
  4. U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
  5. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
  6. National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 1/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov