ZIP Code 45214 in Cincinnati, OH

Data Last Updated: October 1, 2025
City:Cincinnati, Ohio
City Alias:Queen City
Names to Avoid:
Fairmount
County:Hamilton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:12:20:18 AM
Population:8,901 [See All]
Area Codes:283 / 513
Classification:Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:39.1274, -84.5531
Land Area:2.683 sq mi
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Population & Demographics


ZIP Code 45214 has 8,901 residents and 3,797 households (average 2.29 persons per household). The median age is 31.9 years, significantly younger than the state (39.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.1% male and 50.9% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%), making this a female-majority area. Largest groups are Black or African American (65.9%, much higher than the state average of 12.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%) and White (24.5%, much lower than the state average of 77.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.
2020 Population:8,901Source: Census DHC
2023 ACS Population Estimate:9,077Source: Census ACS
2025 ZC Population Estimate:9,089Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:3,317.6 people per sq mile
Average Income:$26,348Source: Census ACS
Households:3,797Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:$102,000Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:2.29Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:4.51Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)


Group20102011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Census ACS Population Estimate--9,1818,4828,3417,8758,0148,5578,3667,7917,8958,9449,5368,9659,077
Decennial Census8,738------------------8,901------
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)


Median Age: 31.9

Male Median Age: 32

Female Median Age: 31.8

Group< 55-910-1415-1920-2425-2930-3435-3940-4445-4950-5455-5960-6465-6970-7475-7980-8485+
Male382340348323345301336304231209275284270193131394121
Female35632736029535241139832428922922624326821195553851
Total738667708618697712734628520438501527538404226947972
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Population by Race


White:2,18325.04%
Black:5,86867.32%
Hispanic:*3584.11%
Asian:500.57%
American Indian:190.22%
Hawaiian:50.06%
Other:2342.68%
Total:8,717100%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)
* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

Gender Breakdown


GenderCount%Median Age
Males:4,37349.13%32.0 years
Females:4,52850.87%31.8 years
Total:8,901100%31.9 years
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship


Native, born in the United States:8,87797.80%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:140.15%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:1261.39%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:602.05%
Total Population:9,077100%
Total Native Population:8,89197.95%
Total Foreign-born Population:1862.05%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS
Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment


In 2023, the Median household income is $26,348, which is considerably lower than the national median ($78,538), is up $9,002 (51.9%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $3,476. Family households earn a median of $40,935 versus $17,677 for nonfamily households (a difference of $23,258). By gender, male median income is $47,979 and female is $30,510, which is well under the national female median ($53,445), with a current gap of $17,469 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 62.1%, which is trails slightly the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 11.2%, which is considerably above the state rate (4.8%). The largest occupation group is Service (29.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)


Income Type2011201220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Household Income$17,346$16,738$15,413$16,330$17,353$17,260$20,030$21,142$22,872$20,931$22,955$23,451$26,348
Median Family Income$22,278$19,714$19,008$20,996$21,748$21,560$25,504$26,825$26,788$26,224$35,174$30,772$40,935
Median NonFamily Income$14,167$15,016$12,756$13,311$13,261$12,630$13,684$15,349$16,825$15,245$17,808$17,170$17,677
Median Male Income$27,274$28,225$29,516$32,000$30,883$30,897$35,417$31,512$41,356$43,363$40,755$45,229$47,979
Median Female Income$24,253$23,750$23,158$23,681$28,417$29,500$30,956$31,147$31,752$27,022$26,742$28,529$30,510
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment Status


Employed:3,70355.17%
Unemployed:4676.96%
Not In Labor Force:2,54237.87%
Total:6,712100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)


Management, business, science, and arts:1,03527.95%
Service:1,10829.92%
Sales and Office:66918.07%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:2105.67%
Production, transportation, and material moving:68118.39%
Total Civilian Employed Population:3,703100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability


In 2023, the median home value is $102,000, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $36,000 (54.55%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $30,700. The median gross rent is $762, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $242 (46.54%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $126. Of occupied housing, owners make up 24.32% (53.14% with a mortgage, 46.86% free-and-clear) and renters 75.68% - making this ZIP Code less home ownership than the state and higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 19.21%, which is far higher than the state rate (8.38%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)


Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Home Value$66,000$70,800$57,300$62,000$62,400$57,600$62,100$70,200$71,300$72,600$73,300$86,700$102,000
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid


Less than $500:71023.10%
$500 to $999:1,60852.31%
$1,000 to $1,499:41913.63%
$1,500 to $1,999:963.12%
$2,000 to $2,499:933.03%
$2,500 to $2,999:311.01%
$3,000 or more:90.29%
No Rent:1083.51%
Total:3,074100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
Median Rent$520$553$561$576$561$559$598$598$636$625$657$690$762
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy


Owner Occupied (with mortgage):52512.92%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):46311.40%
Renter Occupied:3,07475.68%
Total Occupied Housing Units:4,062100%

Occupied Housing Units:4,06280.79%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):96619.21%
Total Housing Units:5,028100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)


Single-Family Units:1,88137.41%
Multi-Family Units:3,14762.59%
Other Units:00.00%
Total Housing Units:5,028100%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community


In 2023, 22.70% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 87.80%, which is on par with the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 11.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.40%). Private coverage is 31.00%, which is markedly below the state rate (68.20%). Public coverage is 62.90%, which is far higher than the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 35.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.70%), down 7.20 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 3.20 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (37.90%). College enrollment is 29.49%, which is on par with the state rate (24.50%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)


Less than 9th grade:1192.12%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:56610.07%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):2,14138.10%
Some college, no degree:1,22421.78%
Associate's degree:2965.27%
Bachelor's degree:89916.00%
Graduate or professional degree:3746.66%
Total:5,619100%
High school or higher:4,93487.81%
Bachelor's degree or higher:1,27322.66%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)


Private Insurance:2,80829.39%
Public Insurance:5,70859.75%
No Insurance:1,03710.86%
Total:9,553100%
Has Health Insurance:8,51689.14%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2023)


Group2011210220132014201520162017201820192020202120222023
% of People in Poverty42.4%48.4%47.9%44.8%45.3%45.9%39.7%40.0%38.4%40.4%38.0%42.7%35.2%
Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)


Nursery School, Preschool:2419.30%
Kindergarten:27110.46%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):98237.90%
High school (grades 9-12):33312.85%
College or graduate school:76429.49%
Total:2,591100%
Early Childhood:51219.76%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):1,58661.21%
Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 45214 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2023), there are 230 business establishments, employing about 5,521 people with an annual payroll of $329,793,000. USPS data shows 3,969 residential mailboxes and 409 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:3,969Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:409Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:4,569Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:2,536Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:1,177Source: USPS
# of Businesses:230Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$82,627,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$329,793,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:5,521Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 45214 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 0.39% of whom live in ZIP Code 45214. It covers 2.683 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.029 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:2.683 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:0.029 sq miSource: 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


45215 | | 45213

Schools in ZIP Code 45214


ZIP Code 45214 is in the Cincinnati City School District, which serves grades Pre-Kindergarten thru 12th. There are 4 public school(s) in this ZIP Code, and we have located 3 private school(s). It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.

Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy 1425 Linn St
Cincinnati, OH 45214
Orion Academy 1798 Queen City Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45214
Roberts Academy 1702 Grand Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45214
District: Cincinnati City School District
Robert A. Taft Information Technology High School 420 Ezzard Charles Dr
Cincinnati, OH 45214
District: Cincinnati City School District
Holy Family Catholic School 3001 Price Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
District: Private SchoolNearby
St Lawrence Elementary School 1020 Carson Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45205
District: Private SchoolNearby
Depaul Cristo Rey High School 1133 Clifton Hills Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220
District: Private SchoolNearby

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 45214


Cincinnati State Technical And Community College 3520 Central Parkway
Cincinnati, OH 45223-2690
Type: Post Secondary
Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute Of Religion-Cincinnati 3101 Clifton Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220-3796
Type: Post Secondary
Good Samaritan College Of Nursing And Health Science 375 Dixmyth Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45220-2489
Type: Post Secondary
University Of Cincinnati-Main Campus 2624 Clifton Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45221-0063
Type: Post Secondary
The Christ College Of Nursing And Health Sciences 2139 Auburn Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219-2989
Type: Post Secondary
Art Academy Of Cincinnati 1212 Jackson Street
Cincinnati, OH 45202-1706
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 October 1, 2025.

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