ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 45013

Part of Hamilton, OH

Pop. 53,998·Butler County·157th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,235/mo

Year-over-Year

+7.8%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$697

Reported rents

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ZIP 45013 · $1,235

More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$890

1 BR

$980

2 BR

$1,260

3 BR

$1,660

4 BR+

$1,840

Research median

$1,260/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 45013 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 45013 changed +7.8% 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 8 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($73,633) is $1,841 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,840).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 45013. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,820/yr

At $1,235/mo median

Location

CityHamilton

StateOH

CountyButler County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45013 (Hamilton, OH) is majority owner-occupied, 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

53,998

Median income

$73,633

Median age

37.4

Renters

26.5%

Age distribution

24%

23.2%

22.8%

18%

Under 1824%

18–3423.2%

35–5422.8%

55–6412%

65+18%

Gender

49%

51%

Male49%

Female51%

Race & ethnicity

87.5%

White87.5%

Black2.3%

Hispanic4.3%

Asian0.9%

Other5.1%

Education (25+)

41.4%

26.9%

23.4%

No HS diploma8.3%

HS diploma41.4%

Some college26.9%

Bachelor's+23.4%

Housing tenure

73.5%

26.5%

Owner73.5%

Renter26.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45013 in Hamilton, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$64,468 → $73,633

up 14.2%

Population

53,463 → 53,998

up 1.0%

Renter share

27.9% → 26.5%

-1.4 pts

Bachelor's+

23.7% → 23.4%

-0.3 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 45013 in Hamilton, OH now reports about $73,633, up from $64,468 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 45013 in Hamilton, OH adding about 535 residents over the five-year window, up 1.0% on net.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 45013 covers Hamilton, OH. The median rent here is $1,235/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,260/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($73,633/yr), ZIP 45013 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45013?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,235/mo in ZIP 45013. The local median household income is $73,633/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45013?

Rent in ZIP 45013 has risen 7.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in May 2023.

How does ZIP 45013 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45013 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #157 of 229 at $1,235/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 45013 changed +7.8%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.