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Population and households in ZIP 45226
Household size in ZIP 45226
| Period | ZIP 45226 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.18 | 2.61 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.16 | 2.55 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.07 | 2.55 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.23 | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 45226 are small: just 2.07 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.30 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have smaller households.
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 45226
| Period | ZIP 45226 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.1 | 37.6 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 38.6 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 31.3 | 39.4 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.4 | 39.5 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.3 | +1.9 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of ZIP 45226 is 37.4 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 36.1 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the northeast.
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 45226
| Period | ZIP 45226 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 11.8% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 12.0% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 11.6% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 11.4% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in ZIP 45226: 2.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has fallen 3.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only five of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 45226
Renters in ZIP 45226
| Period | ZIP 45226 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.4% | 30.9% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 32.8% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.3% | 33.6% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 31.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +0.8 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly four in ten households in ZIP 45226 rent their homes (37.3%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in the Cincinnati area overall (31.7%). Nearly a third of owners (31.8%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 45226
| Period | ZIP 45226 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 10.7% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 9.0% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 9.3% | 7.2% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | −3.7 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 45226 is close to the national rate: 9.3% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in the Cincinnati area as a whole (7.2%). Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.5 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 45226
| Period | ZIP 45226 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1950 | 1973 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1973 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1953 | 1974 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1958 | 1977 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +4 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 45226 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 1950 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the south.
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 45226
| Period | ZIP 45226 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $792 | $826 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $800 | $888 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,013 | $987 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,222 | $1,263 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$430 | +$437 | +$377 | +$606 |
The median renter in ZIP 45226 pays $1,222 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $430 a month from 2006–10, a 54% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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 45226
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 45226
| Period | ZIP 45226 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 63.0% | 29.2% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 63.6% | 30.8% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.9% | 34.1% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.4% | 37.0% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.4 pts | +7.8 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 45226: 73.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. The share with a degree has risen 10.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only three of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 45226
| Period | ZIP 45226 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.9% | 87.7% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 89.3% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.1% | 91.1% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 92.4% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.9 pts | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 45226: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 7.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 45226 has a higher 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 45226
| Period | ZIP 45226 | Cincinnati area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 7.5% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 8.6% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 4.7% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.0% | 4.5% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | −3.0 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in ZIP 45226 has been strong: just 2.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 40 have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 45226 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 45226 | 2.07 | 37.4 | 2.7% | 37.3% | 9.3% | 1958 | $1,222 | 73.4% | 96.7% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 45208 | 2.10 | 37.3 | 3.2% | 37.3% | 7.2% | 1947 | $1,531 | 83.1% | 98.8% | 2.0% |
| ZIP 41074 | 2.31 | 39.3 | 13.8% | 43.2% | 9.3% | 1945 | $1,157 | 22.8% | 90.0% | 5.0% |
| ZIP 45209 | 1.76 | 33.5 | 2.5% | 61.9% | 7.5% | 1955 | $1,335 | 74.8% | 96.4% | 2.1% |
| ZIP 45207 | 2.26 | 32.4 | 13.3% | 46.4% | 15.3% | 1940 | $1,047 | 34.8% | 91.1% | 7.1% |
| ZIP 41073 | 2.06 | 36.7 | 8.3% | 30.4% | 5.9% | 1939 | $1,396 | 44.1% | 97.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 45206 | 1.74 | 39.5 | 4.0% | 62.8% | 15.3% | 1947 | $1,064 | 54.1% | 88.1% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 41075 | 2.50 | 40.2 | 9.4% | 30.1% | 5.3% | 1956 | $1,105 | 55.1% | 96.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 45212 | 2.13 | 34.8 | 12.0% | 51.8% | 13.6% | 1939 | $1,053 | 40.4% | 90.5% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 45227 | 2.13 | 39.2 | 9.4% | 41.1% | 7.6% | 1958 | $1,535 | 55.7% | 94.7% | 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 45226. 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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