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ZIP 45214

Pop. 8,630·Hamilton County·155th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,284/mo
Year-over-Year
+15.8%
Month-over-Month
-3.2%
vs US Median
-$681
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 45214 · $1,284
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$760
1 BR
$840
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,420
4 BR+
$1,580
Research median
$1,080/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
$15,408/yr
At $1,284/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 15.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+15.8% YoY, -3.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45214 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
8,630
Median income
$27,852
Median age
31.5
Renters
76.1%
Age distribution
29.7%
25.3%
19.2%
13.9%
Under 1829.7%
18–3425.3%
35–5419.2%
55–6413.9%
65+11.9%
Gender
48.4%
51.6%
Male48.4%
Female51.6%
Race & ethnicity
23.7%
61.6%
White23.7%
Black61.6%
Hispanic5.5%
Other9.1%
Education (25+)
38.7%
32.7%
17.9%
No HS diploma10.7%
HS diploma38.7%
Some college32.7%
Bachelor's+17.9%
Housing tenure
23.9%
76.1%
Owner23.9%
Renter76.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45214 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$22,955 → $27,852
up 21.3%
Population
9,536 → 8,630
down 9.5%
Renter share
77.9% → 76.1%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
19.3% → 17.9%
-1.4 pts
Median age
30.9 → 31.5
+0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $27,852 today, compared with $22,955 five years earlier. Census counts show ZIP 45214 in Cincinnati, OH losing about 906 residents over the five-year window, down 9.5% on net. The renter share has eased from 77.9% to 76.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45214 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,284/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $840/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 55% of local median household income ($27,852/yr), ZIP 45214 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 15.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45214?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45214 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,284. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45214's median rent of $1,284/mo is $681 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45214 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45214 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #155 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,284/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,284/mo in ZIP 45214. The local median household income is $27,852/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45214?

Rent in ZIP 45214 has increased 15.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 45214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45214 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,284/mo, rent takes approximately 55% of the local median household income ($27,852/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45214 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 45214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 76.1% of ZIP 45214 households are renters, while 23.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45214 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45214 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45214 is more affordable than Cincinnati overall. At $1,284/mo, it's $191 below the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45214 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
55%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,284/mo, rent takes ~55% of ZIP 45214's median household income ($27,852/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45214 55%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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