ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 45212

Part of Norwood, OH

Pop. 21,526·Hamilton County·158th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,234/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$698

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ZIP 45212 · $1,234

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

$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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 45212 usually run 1.1% below trend in December and 1.1% above it in July, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 45212 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 45212 changed +5.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 45212 rose 46.6% while median household income rose 58% ($45,842 to $72,422). Income kept ahead of rent.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 45212 is 52.2% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 6 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,422) is $1,811 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,780); a 4-bedroom is $1,970.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 45212. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,808/yr

At $1,234/mo median

Location

CityNorwood

StateOH

CountyHamilton County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 5.1% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.1% YoY, +0.8% 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

$900 → $1,234

up 37.1%

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 37.1% since 2021, going from about $900 per month to roughly $1,234 today. Census figures show median household income at $72,422 today, compared with $49,465 five years earlier. Income growth outran rent by about 9.3 percentage points, easing the affordability math somewhat compared with 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 45212 covers Norwood, OH. The median rent here is $1,234/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,050/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($72,422/yr), ZIP 45212 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $49,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,234/mo in ZIP 45212. The local median household income is $72,422/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45212?

Rent in ZIP 45212 has risen 5.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in July 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 45212?

Asking rents in ZIP 45212 are usually lowest in December, about 1.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $27 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 45212?

No. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 45212 rose 46.6% while median household income rose 58%, from $45,842 to $72,422. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 45212 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45212 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #158 of 229 at $1,234/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 45212 changed +5.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.