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Blue Ash, OH

City in Hamilton County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45236, 45241, 45242.

Population

13,455

Land area

7.6sq mi

People per sq mi

1,774

ZIP codes

3

Blue Ash and its ZIP codes

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Blue Ash at a glance

  • Blue Ash is about 6.1 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 137th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
  • The median household income is $115,313, 62% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $403,200 (88% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,555 a month.

Local data for Blue Ash, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Blue Ash, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$115,313

Poverty rate

4.0%

Median home value

$403,200

Median rent

$1,555/mo

Homeownership

64.9%

Bachelor's or higher

67.0%

Median age

38.8

Average commute

20.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,720), Irish Americans (1,522), Indian Americans (984).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Blue Ash.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.7%

Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$78,931

514,266 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$78,987

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$7.1B

FY 2026, $8,516 per person

Hamilton County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Blue Ash, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone66.2%
  • Carpooled9.4%
  • Public transit0.1%
  • Walked0.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
  • Worked from home23.1%

Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Blue Ash, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: tornado

Storm events since 1996

1,019

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

876

0.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

87° / 22°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Blue Ash, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

28.5%

U.S. 33.3% -4.8 pts

Diabetes

10.4%

U.S. 12.1% -1.7 pts

Smoking

8.9%

U.S. 12.8% -3.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.8%

U.S. 11.1% -6.3 pts

ZIP codes in Blue Ash

3 in or overlapping Blue Ash. Population shown

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Cities near Blue Ash

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MontgomeryCity1.5 mi5.3
EvendaleVillage2.3 mi4.8
RossmoyneCensus-designated place2.4 mi0.5
DillonvaleCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.9
BreconCensus-designated place2.5 mi0.7
SharonvilleCity2.7 mi9.8
KenwoodCensus-designated place2.8 mi2.4
Concorde HillsCensus-designated place2.8 mi0.4
Deer ParkCity3.1 mi0.9
HighpointCensus-designated place3.2 mi0.3
ReadingCity3.3 mi2.9
RemingtonCensus-designated place3.4 mi0.2
Sixteen Mile StandCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.1
AmberleyVillage4 mi3.5
Lincoln HeightsVillage4.2 mi0.7
LocklandVillage4.2 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Blue Ash, OH in?
Blue Ash is in Hamilton County, Ohio.
What ZIP codes are in Blue Ash, OH?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Blue Ash include 45236, 45241, 45242.
What is the population of Blue Ash, OH?
About 13,455 people live in Blue Ash, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Blue Ash?
Nearby places include Montgomery (1.5 mi), Evendale (2.3 mi), Rossmoyne (2.4 mi), Dillonvale (2.5 mi), Brecon (2.5 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023