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ZIP 45216

Pop. 9,569·Hamilton County·64th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,610/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+8.4%
vs US Median
-$355
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ZIP 45216 · $1,610
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$850
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,200
3 BR
$1,580
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,200/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
$19,320/yr
At $1,610/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, +8.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45216 (Cincinnati, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 28.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
9,569
Median income
$44,099
Median age
34
Renters
48.9%
Age distribution
27.6%
24.6%
21.1%
14.9%
Under 1827.6%
18–3424.6%
35–5421.1%
55–6411.9%
65+14.9%
Gender
46.8%
53.2%
Male46.8%
Female53.2%
Race & ethnicity
50.1%
19.5%
23.8%
White50.1%
Black19.5%
Hispanic23.8%
Asian0.7%
Other6%
Education (25+)
27.6%
33.7%
28.5%
No HS diploma10.2%
HS diploma27.6%
Some college33.7%
Bachelor's+28.5%
Housing tenure
51.1%
48.9%
Owner51.1%
Renter48.9%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45216 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,780 → $44,099
up 5.6%
Population
9,209 → 9,569
up 3.9%
Renter share
51.3% → 48.9%
-2.4 pts
Bachelor's+
18.3% → 28.5%
+10.2 pts
Median age
38.3 → 34
-4.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $41,780 in 2021 to $44,099 more recently. The population has grown by 3.9% since 2021, moving from about 9,209 residents to roughly 9,569. Renters now make up 48.9% of households, compared with 51.3% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 28.5% of adults here, versus 18.3% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 45216

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45216 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,610/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo.

At 44% of local median household income ($44,099/yr), ZIP 45216 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45216?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45216 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,610. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45216 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45216's median rent of $1,610/mo is $355 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45216 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45216 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #64 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,610/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45216?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,610/mo in ZIP 45216. The local median household income is $44,099/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45216?

Rent in ZIP 45216 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 45216 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45216 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,610/mo, rent takes approximately 44% of the local median household income ($44,099/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45216 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 45216 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 48.9% of ZIP 45216 households are renters, while 51.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45216 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45216 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45216 is pricier than Cincinnati as a whole. At $1,610/mo, it's $135 above the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45216 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45216 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
44%
STRETCHED

At $1,610/mo, rent takes ~44% of ZIP 45216's median household income ($44,099/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45216 44%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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