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Northbrook, OH
Census-designated place in Hamilton County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 45251.
Population
10,742
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
5,564
ZIP codes
1
Northbrook and its ZIP codes
Northbrook at a glance
- Northbrook is about 19 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 177th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $67,426 a year, 6% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $157,400 (27% below Ohio) and median rent is $1,555 a month.
Local data for Northbrook, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Northbrook, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,426
Poverty rate
10.7%
Median home value
$157,400
Median rent
$1,555/mo
Homeownership
77.8%
Bachelor's or higher
21.1%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
23.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,390), Irish Americans (531), Nepalese Americans (392).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hamilton County. PPP loans are for Northbrook.
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
How people get to work
Northbrook, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.0%
- Carpooled13.1%
- Public transit1.1%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home8.5%
Average one-way commute: 23.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Northbrook, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
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
85° / 22°F
48.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Northbrook, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
14.2%
U.S. 12.1% +2.1 pts
Smoking
17.6%
U.S. 12.8% +4.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.9%
U.S. 11.1% -1.2 pts
ZIP codes in Northbrook
1 in or overlapping Northbrook. Population shown
Cities near Northbrook
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NorthgateCensus-designated place | 0.8 mi | 2.5 |
| GroesbeckCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Skyline AcresCensus-designated place | 1.5 mi | 0.6 |
| Mount Healthy HeightsCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 0.7 |
| Mount HealthyCity | 2 mi | 1.5 |
| New BurlingtonCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 3.4 |
| North College HillCity | 2.6 mi | 1.8 |
| White OakCensus-designated place | 2.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Dry RidgeCensus-designated place | 2.8 mi | 4.1 |
| Pleasant RunCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 2.1 |
| Pleasant HillsCensus-designated place | 3.2 mi | 0.4 |
| GreenhillsVillage | 3.7 mi | 1.2 |
| Forest ParkCity | 3.9 mi | 6.4 |
| Pleasant Run FarmCensus-designated place | 4 mi | 1.1 |
| DunlapCensus-designated place | 4.1 mi | 6.5 |
| FinneytownCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Northbrook, OH in?
- Northbrook is in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Northbrook, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Northbrook include 45251.
- What is the population of Northbrook, OH?
- About 10,742 people live in Northbrook, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Northbrook?
- Nearby places include Northgate (0.8 mi), Groesbeck (1.5 mi), Skyline Acres (1.5 mi), Mount Healthy Heights (1.8 mi), Mount Healthy (2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023