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ZIP 45204

Pop. 8,412·Hamilton County·108th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,445/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+4.2%
vs US Median
-$520
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ZIP 45204 · $1,445
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$720
1 BR
$790
2 BR
$1,020
3 BR
$1,350
4 BR+
$1,490
Research median
$1,020/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$17,340/yr
At $1,445/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 0.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +4.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45204 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,412
Median income
$31,236
Median age
27.6
Renters
56.3%
Age distribution
36.4%
29.7%
16%
Under 1836.4%
18–3429.7%
35–5416%
55–648.8%
65+9%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
38.1%
40.4%
16.8%
White38.1%
Black40.4%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian1%
Other16.8%
Education (25+)
22.9%
36.4%
23.2%
17.5%
No HS diploma22.9%
HS diploma36.4%
Some college23.2%
Bachelor's+17.5%
Housing tenure
43.7%
56.3%
Owner43.7%
Renter56.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45204 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$35,564 → $31,236
down 12.2%
Population
6,680 → 8,412
up 25.9%
Renter share
58.5% → 56.3%
-2.2 pts
Bachelor's+
19.7% → 17.5%
-2.2 pts
Median age
32.7 → 27.6
-5.1 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $31,236 today, compared with $35,564 five years earlier. The population has grown by 25.9% since 2021, moving from about 6,680 residents to roughly 8,412. Renters now make up 56.3% of households, compared with 58.5% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.5% of adults here, versus 19.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45204 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,445/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $790/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,020/mo.

At 56% of local median household income ($31,236/yr), ZIP 45204 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45204?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45204 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,445. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45204's median rent of $1,445/mo is $520 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45204 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45204 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #108 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,445/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,445/mo in ZIP 45204. The local median household income is $31,236/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45204?

Rent in ZIP 45204 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 45204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45204 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,445/mo, rent takes approximately 56% of the local median household income ($31,236/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45204 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 45204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 56.3% of ZIP 45204 households are renters, while 43.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45204 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45204 is more affordable than Cincinnati overall. At $1,445/mo, it's $30 below the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45204 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
56%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,445/mo, rent takes ~56% of ZIP 45204's median household income ($31,236/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45204 56%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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