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Population and households in ZIP 45205
Household size in ZIP 45205
| Period | ZIP 45205 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.80 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.55 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 45205 run a little small, averaging 2.55 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 2.80 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 45205
| Period | ZIP 45205 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.1 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.3 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.9 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.1 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 45205 is young: half of its residents are under 33.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 29.9 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 40 are younger.
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 45205
| Period | ZIP 45205 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.6% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.1% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 22.4% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −8.2 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 45205: 22.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 8.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 33 have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 45205
Renters in ZIP 45205
| Period | ZIP 45205 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.5% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 63.9% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 68.0% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 62.7% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 45205: 62.7% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Just over four in ten owners (42.3%) have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. The renter share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Only 31 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 45205
| Period | ZIP 45205 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.9% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −11.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 13.6% of the housing in ZIP 45205, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 11.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 45205
| Period | ZIP 45205 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1946 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1946 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1952 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 45205 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1952, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing. Only 51 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older homes.
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 45205
| Period | ZIP 45205 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $697 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $679 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $692 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $910 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$212 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 45205 pays $910 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $212 a month since 2006–10, up 30%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.9% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the west; the highest are in the south.
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 45205
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 45205
| Period | ZIP 45205 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.9% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.6% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in ZIP 45205 have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.8%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is up 8.7 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
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 45205
| Period | ZIP 45205 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.3% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.7% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.4% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in ZIP 45205 never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 11.2 points, in line with the national trend. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 20 have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 45205
| Period | ZIP 45205 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.1% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.6% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.1% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 45205: 11.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 23 have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.3 points, in line with the national trend.
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 45205 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 45205 | 2.55 | 33.9 | 22.4% | 62.7% | 13.6% | 1952 | $910 | 19.8% | 80.4% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 45204 | 2.93 | 31.8 | 20.9% | 62.6% | 17.4% | 1949 | $987 | 17.7% | 77.2% | 11.8% |
| ZIP 45238 | 2.46 | 37.5 | 14.7% | 38.0% | 6.1% | 1962 | $1,141 | 26.1% | 90.7% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 45214 | 2.21 | 29.6 | 25.4% | 74.4% | 16.5% | 1949 | $918 | 20.2% | 86.9% | 10.2% |
| ZIP 41016 | 2.44 | 36.8 | 11.4% | 28.4% | 15.8% | 1948 | $1,218 | 34.4% | 94.4% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 45225 | 2.10 | 27.2 | 45.0% | 81.4% | 11.9% | 1960 | $755 | 11.5% | 82.8% | 22.7% |
| ZIP 45203 | 2.05 | 32.9 | 30.9% | 79.9% | 11.8% | 1979 | $836 | 29.3% | 81.4% | 12.0% |
| ZIP 45211 | 2.40 | 34.2 | 22.6% | 51.4% | 8.5% | 1959 | $951 | 26.6% | 89.2% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 45219 | 2.13 | 24.7 | 2.8% | 81.7% | 16.1% | 1965 | $1,292 | 40.2% | 91.8% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 45221 | 2.15 | 18.9 | 1.5% | 72.0% | 16.0% | 1961 | $1,174 | 58.1% | 100.0% | 15.4% |
| ZIP 45202 | 1.69 | 34.4 | 7.1% | 73.8% | 14.5% | 1962 | $1,620 | 60.6% | 94.3% | 3.0% |
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 45205. 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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