ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 45011

Part of Hamilton, OH

Pop. 75,864·Butler County·24th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,831/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.7%

vs US Median

-$101

Reported rents

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ZIP 45011 · $1,831

More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$910

1 BR

$1,000

2 BR

$1,290

3 BR

$1,700

4 BR+

$1,880

Research median

$1,290/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 45011 is 0.4% below its high of $1,839 in June 2026, at $1,831 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 45011 changed +2.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($91,873) is $2,297 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,880).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 45044, 6 miles away, rents for 21% less ($1,452/mo), about $4,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 45011. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$21,972/yr

At $1,831/mo median

Location

CityHamilton

StateOH

CountyButler County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.3% YoY, +0.7% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45011 (Hamilton, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 33.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

75,864

Median income

$91,873

Median age

39.2

Renters

25.4%

Age distribution

24.9%

19.8%

27.7%

14.6%

13.1%

Under 1824.9%

18–3419.8%

35–5427.7%

55–6414.6%

65+13.1%

Gender

49.8%

50.2%

Male49.8%

Female50.2%

Race & ethnicity

67.7%

13.2%

White67.7%

Black13.2%

Hispanic10.9%

Asian3.8%

Other4.4%

Education (25+)

29.3%

26.7%

33.6%

No HS diploma10.5%

HS diploma29.3%

Some college26.7%

Bachelor's+33.6%

Housing tenure

74.6%

25.4%

Owner74.6%

Renter25.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2023 vs 2026

How ZIP 45011 in Hamilton, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,508 → $1,831

up 21.4%

Income

$82,635 → $91,873

up 11.2%

Population

72,971 → 75,864

up 4.0%

Renter share

26.5% → 25.4%

-1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

27.7% → 33.6%

+5.9 pts

Median age

38.7 → 39.2

+0.5 yrs

Since 2023, the typical rent in ZIP 45011 in Hamilton, OH has climbed from $1,508 to $1,831, a 21.4% change over five years. Household income in the area moved from $82,635 to $91,873 across the same window, up 11.2% versus 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 72,971 residents to roughly 75,864. College-educated residents now make up 33.6% of adults here, versus 27.7% in 2021. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 45011 in Hamilton, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 45011 covers Hamilton, OH. The median rent here is $1,831/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($91,873/yr), ZIP 45011 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45011?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,831/mo in ZIP 45011. The local median household income is $91,873/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45011?

Rent in ZIP 45011 has risen 2.3% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.4% below its high of $1,839 in June 2026.

How does ZIP 45011 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45011 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #24 of 229 at $1,831/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 45011 changed +2.3%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.