ZIP Code 45253 in Cincinnati, OH

Data Last Updated: January 1, 2026
City:Cincinnati, Ohio
City Alias:Groesbeck
County:Hamilton County
Timezone:Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:8:33:11 AM
Population:No Population Data
Area Codes:283 / 513
Classification:PO Box
Coordinates:39.1616, -84.4569
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45253 Cincinnati, OH - Groesbeck Branch Postal Facility

ZIP Code 45253, Cincinnati

Small Town Unique ZIP No Census Data
LocationHamilton County, OH
Area0 sq mi Single Point
Delivery Points474 (223 businesses)
PO Boxes251
ZIP CreatedBefore Oct 2004
Enclosed InZIP Code 45251
Key Facts
  • This ZIP code serves a single commercial location on Colerain Avenue with 251 PO Boxes and 223 business delivery points
  • Despite classification as a PO Box ZIP, city carrier route delivery is available at the Colerain Avenue facility
  • The facility accepts both Cincinnati and Groesbeck as valid city names for mailing addresses
  • This is a point location (MultiPoint geometry) enclosed within the larger ZIP 45251 service area
  • The ZIP serves the Groesbeck neighborhood and nearby communities including Northgate, Northbrook, White Oak, and North College Hill

Facility Overview

ZIP 45253 serves as a branch post office facility in the Groesbeck neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. This isn't a residential ZIP code. It's classified as PO Box only, but that designation doesn't tell the full story. The facility at Colerain Avenue provides 251 PO Boxes and serves 223 business delivery points.

Postal Services at Colerain Avenue

All mail activity centers on a single address: Colerain Avenue, which has 109 ZIP+4 records with unit designators. This pattern indicates a multi-tenant commercial building or business park rather than a traditional neighborhood post office. The facility operates as a branch (zipFacilityCode: B) and accepts both Cincinnati and Groesbeck as valid city names for mailing addresses.

Despite the PO Box classification, this ZIP has city carrier delivery service. The presence of one city carrier route (C) serving Colerain Avenue means businesses at this location can receive street address delivery in addition to PO Box service. This is typical for commercial facilities where both options meet different business needs.

Service Area

Groesbeck sits in northern Hamilton County. The post office serves the immediate Groesbeck neighborhood and nearby areas including Northgate (0.4 miles), Northbrook (0.5 miles), White Oak (0.7 miles), and North College Hill (1.3 miles). This location provides PO Box access for residents and businesses throughout this part of greater Cincinnati who prefer or require box service rather than street delivery from their primary ZIP codes.

Mailing Information

Mail to PO Boxes at this facility can use either:

  • PO Box [number], Cincinnati, OH 45253
  • PO Box [number], Groesbeck, OH 45253

Both city names are valid mailing addresses. Businesses at the Colerain Avenue location can receive mail via street address or PO Box.

Street Name Patterns

Single Location Commercial Units

Single street location with unit designators indicates multi-tenant commercial facility.

Nearby Areas

Groesbeck Northgate Northbrook White Oak North College Hill

Business & Employment Statistics


ZIP Code 45253 is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available.

# Residential Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:0Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:927Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:0Source: USPS
# of Businesses:0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:0Source: CBP

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications


ZIP Code 45253 is located in Hamilton County, Ohio, within the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 17140) and Ohio's 8th Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,255,257 people, about 0.00% of whom live in ZIP Code 45253. 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:08Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:2450.49 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


45254 | | 45252

Schools in ZIP Code 45253


We could not locate which school district 45253 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 45253


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.

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  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
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