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Population and households in ZIP 45121
Household size in ZIP 45121
| Period | ZIP 45121 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.57 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.58 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.32 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 45121 is a place of small households, averaging 2.34 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.57 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 45121
| Period | ZIP 45121 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.6 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.2 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, ZIP 45121 is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 40.6, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the northeast, the oldest in the northwest.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 45121
| Period | ZIP 45121 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.9% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 45121: 7.9% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 45121
Renters in ZIP 45121
| Period | ZIP 45121 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.3% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 45121 is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 42.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.3 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 45121
| Period | ZIP 45121 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.5% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.2% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 45121 is close to the national rate: 9.2% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Cincinnati area as a whole (7.2%). Vacancy is down 5.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 45121
| Period | ZIP 45121 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1973 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
Housing in ZIP 45121 leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally. That is in line with the rest of the Cincinnati area. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 45121
| Period | ZIP 45121 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $621 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $596 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $722 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $753 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$132 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 45121 costs $753 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $132 a month from 2006–10, a 21% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 45121
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 45121
| Period | ZIP 45121 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.3% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 45121: 17.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast and least in the southeast.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 45121
| Period | ZIP 45121 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 80.4% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.9% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.4% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 45121 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 45121 has a lower share of high school graduates than at least four in five Ohio ZIP codes.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 45121
| Period | ZIP 45121 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 45121 is close to the national rate: 4.8% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 45121 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 45121 | 2.34 | 44.8 | 7.9% | 23.4% | 9.2% | 1975 | $753 | 17.5% | 85.4% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 45119 | 2.42 | 47.0 | 27.2% | 24.9% | 7.5% | 1976 | $642 | 7.7% | 72.9% | 5.2% |
| ZIP 45130 | 2.51 | 48.0 | 12.5% | 17.7% | 13.1% | 1977 | $824 | 12.2% | 83.0% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 45131 | 3.21 | 36.5 | 1.4% | 12.1% | 13.3% | 1994 | $637 | 9.9% | 75.3% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 45168 | 2.42 | 52.7 | 5.1% | 19.3% | 5.1% | 1973 | $947 | 20.2% | 85.8% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 45167 | 2.42 | 42.4 | 21.4% | 30.0% | 15.7% | 1964 | $777 | 14.4% | 86.4% | 8.0% |
| ZIP 41002 | 2.41 | 41.5 | 20.9% | 28.8% | 13.3% | 1969 | $723 | 22.4% | 92.0% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 45120 | 2.62 | 42.1 | 11.0% | 29.4% | 10.8% | 1985 | $1,024 | 7.9% | 83.2% | 5.7% |
| ZIP 45171 | 2.69 | 42.6 | 13.1% | 18.6% | 16.0% | 1980 | $881 | 18.7% | 91.2% | 4.3% |
| ZIP 41034 | 2.91 | 43.2 | 13.6% | 10.9% | 8.4% | 1984 | $661 | 22.8% | 87.9% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 45106 | 2.58 | 43.3 | 12.2% | 22.8% | 6.9% | 1972 | $821 | 14.4% | 90.3% | 4.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 45121. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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