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ZIP codes in Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati is a city in Hamilton County, Ohio, with a population of 309,317, about 2.6% of the state's residents, at roughly 3,970 people per square mile. It has 71 ZIP codes, uses area codes 283 and 513 and follows Eastern Time.
Cincinnati at a glance · Data updated
- 309,317
- Residents
- 71
- ZIP codes
- 144,297
- Households
- $52,909
- Median household income
- 33.2
- Median age
- 78
- Square miles
Each shape is a residential ZIP code area (circles mark areas without an outline). Select one for details.
Cincinnati compared with Ohio
All 71 ZIP codes in Cincinnati
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| PO Box | — | — | — | |
| Standard | 16,883 | $95,633 | 33.3 | |
| Standard | 2,365 | $21,973 | 33.6 | |
| Standard | 5,818 | $31,236 | 27.6 | |
| Standard | 19,517 | $43,682 | 30.7 | |
| Standard | 10,670 | $62,648 | 37.2 | |
| Standard | 7,484 | $49,801 | 23.4 | |
| Standard | 18,969 | $137,600 | 37.4 | |
| Standard | 10,708 | $93,420 | 32.2 | |
| Standard | 37,868 | $53,868 | 34.7 | |
| Standard | 21,885 | $72,422 | 33.3 | |
| Standard | 12,052 | $76,356 | 36.8 | |
| Standard | 8,901 | $27,852 | 31.5 | |
| Standard | 30,993 | $69,372 | 39.1 | |
| Standard | 9,667 | $44,099 | 34 | |
| Standard | 6,177 | $62,200 | 40.1 | |
| Standard | 3,957 | $71,000 | 39.5 | |
| Standard | 20,644 | $35,657 | 21.3 | |
| Standard | 15,466 | $53,440 | 29.1 | |
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| Standard | 13,174 | $49,312 | 35.7 | |
| Standard | 20,214 | $56,471 | 44 | |
| Standard | 8,006 | $20,348 | 26.9 | |
| Standard | 5,687 | $97,558 | 35.6 | |
| Standard | 18,427 | $71,646 | 36.2 | |
| Standard | 12,540 | $32,263 | 39.5 | |
| Standard | 27,718 | $89,516 | 37.7 | |
| Standard | 41,934 | $71,353 | 41.1 | |
| Standard | 7,109 | $28,367 | 28.3 | |
| Standard | 15,596 | $110,742 | 41.2 | |
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| Standard | 24,223 | $84,037 | 39.9 | |
| Standard | 21,029 | $44,913 | 40.5 | |
| Standard | 46,864 | $66,277 | 36.7 | |
| Standard | 28,499 | $60,324 | 34.1 | |
| Standard | 28,820 | $71,947 | 35.5 | |
| Standard | 24,380 | $103,585 | 45.6 | |
| Standard | 23,214 | $124,567 | 41.3 | |
| Standard | 15,894 | $171,172 | 44 | |
| Standard | 28,936 | $109,287 | 40.8 | |
| Standard | 20,249 | $80,147 | 41.7 | |
| Standard | 15,249 | $65,370 | 39.7 | |
| Standard | 23,293 | $94,603 | 45.6 | |
| Standard | 25,181 | $84,510 | 44.1 | |
| Standard | 14,005 | $105,804 | 39.1 | |
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| Standard | 22,073 | $74,614 | 39.1 | |
| Standard | 4,548 | $84,963 | 53.5 | |
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| Standard | 22,069 | $92,035 | 44.1 | |
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How Cincinnati ranks
What stands out about Cincinnati: household incomes well below the state median.
- Population: 309,317 — 3rd of 7 cities in Ohio.
- Median household income: $52,909 — 3rd of 7 cities in Ohio (among the lowest cities we cover).
- Median age: 33.2 — 6th of 7 cities in Ohio.
- Share of adults with a bachelor's degree: 41.8% — 1st of 7 cities in Ohio.
- Population density: 3,970/sq mi — 4th of 7 cities in Ohio.
Inside Cincinnati's ZIP codes
Of the 71 ZIP codes tied to Cincinnati, 45 (63%) are standard delivery areas that cover real neighborhoods; the rest are 11 PO Box and 15 unique-organization codes that serve mailboxes or single large recipients rather than residents.
Residents are spread across 45 populated ZIP codes. The largest, 45238, holds 46,864 people (6% of the city's ZIP-level population), and the three largest together hold 15%. Population is spread thinly and evenly across many codes.
Income varies by ZIP code: 45243 has the highest median household income at $171,172, while 45225 has the lowest at $20,348, a gap of 8.4×.
The oldest ZIP-code population is in 45252 (median age 53.5); the youngest is in 45219 (median age 21.3).
45219 is the most densely settled ZIP code at about 13,007 people per square mile, compared with 402 in 45252.
Compared with similar Ohio cities
| City | Population | Median income | Median age | ZIP codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus → | 905,748 | $66,082 | 33.2 | 45 |
| Cleveland → | 372,624 | $40,801 | 36.3 | 40 |
| Cincinnati | 309,317 | $52,909 | 33.2 | 71 |
| Toledo → | 270,871 | $49,724 | 35.8 | 31 |
| Akron → | 190,469 | $48,076 | 36.9 | 27 |
| Dayton → | 137,644 | $45,247 | 34.1 | 43 |
| Parma → | 81,146 | $69,295 | 42.4 | 2 |
Frequently asked questions about ZIP codes in Cincinnati
How many ZIP codes does Cincinnati have?+
Cincinnati has 71 ZIP codes: 45 standard, 11 PO Box and 15 unique-organization. Only standard ZIP codes cover residential areas; 45 of them have residents according to the Census.
Which ZIP code in Cincinnati has the most people?+
45238 is the most populated, with 46,864 residents and a median household income of $66,277.
What is the median household income in Cincinnati?+
$52,909, which is 27% below the Ohio median. By ZIP code it ranges from $20,348 in 45225 to $171,172 in 45243.
How big is Cincinnati compared with other Ohio cities?+
Cincinnati is the 3rd largest of the 7 Ohio cities we cover, with 309,317 residents.
What time zone and area codes does Cincinnati use?+
Cincinnati is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 283 and 513.