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ZIP 45223

Pop. 14,182·Hamilton County·113th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,423/mo
Year-over-Year
+22.7%
Month-over-Month
+6.8%
vs US Median
-$542
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ZIP 45223 · $1,423
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$920
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,720
Research median
$1,180/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
$17,076/yr
At $1,423/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 22.7% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+22.7% YoY, +6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45223 (Cincinnati, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 45.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
14,182
Median income
$49,312
Median age
35.7
Renters
51.4%
Age distribution
23%
25.9%
32.2%
Under 1823%
18–3425.9%
35–5432.2%
55–649.7%
65+9.2%
Gender
51.6%
48.4%
Male51.6%
Female48.4%
Race & ethnicity
50.3%
32.6%
White50.3%
Black32.6%
Hispanic6.5%
Asian0.9%
Other9.7%
Education (25+)
23.8%
22.6%
45.6%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma23.8%
Some college22.6%
Bachelor's+45.6%
Housing tenure
48.6%
51.4%
Owner48.6%
Renter51.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45223 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$45,105 → $49,312
up 9.3%
Population
12,237 → 14,182
up 15.9%
Renter share
57.7% → 51.4%
-6.3 pts
Bachelor's+
46.6% → 45.6%
-1.0 pts
Median age
33.3 → 35.7
+2.4 yrs

Median household income grew from $45,105 to $49,312 between 2021 and 2024, a 9.3% shift. Headcount in the area went from 12,237 to 14,182 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.9% change. About 51.4% of households rent today, against 57.7% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45223 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,423/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $920/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 35% of local median household income ($49,312/yr), ZIP 45223 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 22.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45223?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45223 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,423. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45223 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45223's median rent of $1,423/mo is $542 (28%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45223 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45223 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #113 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,423/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45223?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,423/mo in ZIP 45223. The local median household income is $49,312/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45223?

Rent in ZIP 45223 has increased 22.7% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 45223 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45223 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,423/mo, rent takes approximately 35% of the local median household income ($49,312/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45223 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 45223 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.4% of ZIP 45223 households are renters, while 48.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45223 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45223 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45223 is more affordable than Cincinnati overall. At $1,423/mo, it's $52 below the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45223 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45223 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
35%
MODERATE

At $1,423/mo, rent takes ~35% of ZIP 45223's median household income ($49,312/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45223 35%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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