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Cincinnati, OH

City in Hamilton County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45202, 45203, 45204, 45205, 45206, 45207 and more.

Population

311,224

Land area

77.9sq mi

People per sq mi

3,994

ZIP codes

29

Cincinnati and its ZIP codes

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Cincinnati at a glance

  • Cincinnati is about 14 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 3rd among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
  • The median household income is $52,909, 26% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $230,900 (7% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,001 a month.

Local data for Cincinnati, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Cincinnati, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$52,909

Poverty rate

25.5%

Median home value

$230,900

Median rent

$1,001/mo

Homeownership

39.8%

Bachelor's or higher

41.8%

Median age

33.2

Average commute

22.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (58,120), Irish Americans (30,824), Italian Americans (11,448).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

$7.07B

FY 2026, $8,516 per person

PPP loans

$1.23B

13,543 loans, 127,790 jobs reported

Hamilton County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone64.6%
  • Carpooled7.0%
  • Public transit5.3%
  • Walked5.4%
  • Bicycle0.3%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
  • Worked from home15.0%

Average one-way commute: 22.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Cincinnati, 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° / 24°F

43.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone221 historic places

Health statistics

Share of adults in Cincinnati, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.3%

U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts

Diabetes

14.1%

U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts

Smoking

16.1%

U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.6%

U.S. 11.1% -1.5 pts

ZIP codes in Cincinnati

29 in or overlapping Cincinnati. Population shown

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Cities near Cincinnati

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
St. BernardVillage2.7 mi1.5
Bellevue, KYCity3.1 mi0.9
Dayton, KYCity3.2 mi1.3
Elmwood PlaceVillage3.5 mi0.3
NorwoodCity3.6 mi3.1
Woodlawn, KYCity3.8 mi0.1
Ludlow, KYCity3.9 mi0.9
Newport, KYCity3.9 mi2.8
Park Hills, KYCity4.7 mi0.8
Bromley, KYCity4.8 mi0.4
Fort Thomas, KYCity5 mi5.7
Golf ManorVillage5.1 mi0.6
DelshireCensus-designated place5.5 mi0.7
CheviotCity5.5 mi1.2
FinneytownCensus-designated place5.6 mi4
Southgate, KYCity5.6 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Cincinnati, OH in?
Cincinnati is in Hamilton County, Ohio.
What ZIP codes are in Cincinnati, OH?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Cincinnati include 45202, 45203, 45204, 45205, 45206, 45207, 45208, 45209, 45211, 45212, 45213, 45214 and others.
What is the population of Cincinnati, OH?
About 311,224 people live in Cincinnati, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Cincinnati?
Nearby places include St. Bernard (2.7 mi), Bellevue, KY (3.1 mi), Dayton, KY (3.2 mi), Elmwood Place (3.5 mi), Norwood (3.6 mi).

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