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Population and households in ZIP 45224
Household size in ZIP 45224
| Period | ZIP 45224 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.27 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.28 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.33 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.07 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 45224 is a place of small households, averaging 2.33 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.27, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the north.
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 45224
| Period | ZIP 45224 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.2 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.8 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.0 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.1 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 45224 is 42.1 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.2, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
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 45224
| Period | ZIP 45224 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.8% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.3% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 45224: 15.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 45224
Renters in ZIP 45224
| Period | ZIP 45224 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.9% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 41.3% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.9% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 42.8% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 45224 than nationally: 42.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 36.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 45224
| Period | ZIP 45224 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.4% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.5% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 45224: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The Cincinnati area as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 4.1 points, in line with the national trend.
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 45224
| Period | ZIP 45224 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1954 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1957 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 45224 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1958, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1954 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 45224
| Period | ZIP 45224 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $758 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $702 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $754 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,111 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$353 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 45224 pays $1,111 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $353 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.7% 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 southeast; the highest are in the northeast.
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 45224
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 45224
| Period | ZIP 45224 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.0% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.7% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in ZIP 45224 as nationally: 34.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 9.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the south.
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 45224
| Period | ZIP 45224 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 88.5% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.8% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 45224 have finished high school as nationally: 90.6%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Cincinnati area overall (92.4%). The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 45224
| Period | ZIP 45224 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.2% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.5% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 45224 runs well above the national rate: 8.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 1.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 45224 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 45224 | 2.33 | 42.1 | 15.3% | 42.8% | 6.2% | 1958 | $1,111 | 34.7% | 90.6% | 8.5% |
| ZIP 45232 | 2.16 | 33.0 | 35.9% | 78.9% | 7.7% | 1942 | $565 | 17.0% | 84.5% | 21.5% |
| ZIP 45239 | 2.49 | 34.9 | 18.5% | 41.1% | 7.1% | 1960 | $1,115 | 26.7% | 91.0% | 5.4% |
| ZIP 45223 | 2.19 | 36.5 | 16.7% | 51.2% | 7.9% | 1952 | $940 | 44.2% | 91.0% | 11.2% |
| ZIP 45231 | 2.41 | 41.4 | 16.9% | 26.3% | 5.0% | 1964 | $1,318 | 30.1% | 92.8% | 5.6% |
| ZIP 45216 | 2.75 | 34.7 | 22.6% | 47.6% | 16.3% | 1942 | $1,226 | 27.3% | 89.9% | 9.9% |
| ZIP 45217 | 2.39 | 41.8 | 9.5% | 40.9% | 14.3% | 1954 | $959 | 35.7% | 92.6% | 4.8% |
| ZIP 45225 | 2.10 | 27.2 | 45.0% | 81.4% | 11.9% | 1960 | $755 | 11.5% | 82.8% | 22.7% |
| ZIP 45220 | 1.92 | 32.2 | 3.8% | 72.4% | 11.7% | 1952 | $953 | 55.4% | 94.7% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 45251 | 2.67 | 39.3 | 14.2% | 25.5% | 8.1% | 1973 | $1,324 | 20.4% | 91.5% | 3.4% |
| ZIP 45229 | 2.26 | 38.2 | 18.0% | 68.0% | 12.4% | 1945 | $981 | 32.0% | 88.0% | 15.1% |
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 45224. 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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