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Dent, OH

Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45247, 45248.

Population

11,973

Land area

6.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,915

ZIP codes

2

Dent and its ZIP codes

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Dent at a glance

  • Dent is about 6.6 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
  • By population, it ranks 158th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
  • The median household income is $86,636, 21% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $282,500 (32% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,108 a month.

Local data for Dent, OH

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Dent, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$86,636

Poverty rate

4.3%

Median home value

$282,500

Median rent

$1,108/mo

Homeownership

82.6%

Bachelor's or higher

41.4%

Median age

42.3

Average commute

24.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (5,002), Irish Americans (2,215), Italian Americans (863).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

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

PPP loans

$22.6M

451 loans, 2,844 jobs reported

Hamilton County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone81.9%
  • Carpooled4.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home12.9%

Average one-way commute: 24.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Dent, 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

86° / 22°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Dent, OH, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

31.8%

U.S. 33.3% -1.5 pts

Diabetes

11.3%

U.S. 12.1% -0.8 pts

Smoking

12.3%

U.S. 12.8% -0.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

5.8%

U.S. 11.1% -5.3 pts

ZIP codes in Dent

2 in or overlapping Dent. Population shown

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Cities near Dent

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BridgetownCensus-designated place2.5 mi4.3
Monfort HeightsCensus-designated place2.7 mi5.9
MackCensus-designated place2.9 mi8.9
Miami HeightsCensus-designated place3 mi3.8
CheviotCity3.2 mi1.2
MiamitownCensus-designated place3.5 mi1.3
White OakCensus-designated place3.6 mi6.2
Taylor CreekCensus-designated place3.8 mi8.6
GrandviewCensus-designated place3.8 mi4.3
CovedaleCensus-designated place4.3 mi2.8
AddystonVillage4.4 mi0.8
GroesbeckCensus-designated place4.5 mi2.9
ClevesVillage4.9 mi1.5
North BendVillage5.1 mi1.1
Dry RidgeCensus-designated place5.2 mi4.1
Blue JayCensus-designated place5.4 mi4.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Dent, OH in?
Dent is in Hamilton County, Ohio.
What ZIP codes are in Dent, OH?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Dent include 45247, 45248.
What is the population of Dent, OH?
About 11,973 people live in Dent, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Dent?
Nearby places include Bridgetown (2.5 mi), Monfort Heights (2.7 mi), Mack (2.9 mi), Miami Heights (3 mi), Cheviot (3.2 mi).

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