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ZIP 45212

Part of Norwood, OH
Pop. 21,526·Hamilton County·120th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,398/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.6%
Month-over-Month
-2.2%
vs US Median
-$567
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ZIP 45212 · $1,398
More affordable than 81% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,050
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,780
4 BR+
$1,970
Research median
$1,350/mo

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

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,776/yr
At $1,398/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.6% YoY, -2.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45212 (Norwood, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 42% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,526
Median income
$72,422
Median age
33.3
Renters
51.3%
Age distribution
19.8%
34.2%
22.9%
13.1%
Under 1819.8%
18–3434.2%
35–5422.9%
55–6410.1%
65+13.1%
Gender
52.4%
47.6%
Male52.4%
Female47.6%
Race & ethnicity
75.8%
14.5%
White75.8%
Black14.5%
Hispanic6.1%
Asian1%
Other2.5%
Education (25+)
26.2%
22.9%
42%
No HS diploma8.9%
HS diploma26.2%
Some college22.9%
Bachelor's+42%
Housing tenure
48.7%
51.3%
Owner48.7%
Renter51.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45212 in Norwood, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$916 → $1,398
up 52.6%
Income
$49,465 → $72,422
up 46.4%
Population
21,424 → 21,526
up 0.5%
Renter share
56.5% → 51.3%
-5.2 pts
Bachelor's+
31.9% → 42%
+10.1 pts

Rent in ZIP 45212 in Norwood, OH has climbed 52.6% since 2021, going from about $916 per month to roughly $1,398 today. Census figures show median household income at $72,422 today, compared with $49,465 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 6.2 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. About 51.3% of households rent today, against 56.5% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 31.9% to 42%. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45212 covers Norwood, OH. The median rent here is $1,398/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($72,422/yr), ZIP 45212 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45212?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45212 (Norwood, OH) is $1,398. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45212 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45212's median rent of $1,398/mo is $567 (29%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45212 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45212 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #120 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,398/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45212?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $56,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,398/mo in ZIP 45212. The local median household income is $72,422/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45212?

Rent in ZIP 45212 has increased 13.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 45212 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45212 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,398/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($72,422/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45212 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45212 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.3% of ZIP 45212 households are renters, while 48.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45212 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45212 compare to the rest of Norwood?

ZIP 45212 is more affordable than Norwood overall. At $1,398/mo, it's $128 below the Norwood citywide median of $1,526/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45212 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45212 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,398/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 45212's median household income ($72,422/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45212 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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