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ZIP 45224

Pop. 21,900·Hamilton County·167th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,220/mo
Year-over-Year
+0.5%
Month-over-Month
-15.3%
vs US Median
-$745
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 45224 · $1,220
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$800
1 BR
$880
2 BR
$1,130
3 BR
$1,490
4 BR+
$1,650
Research median
$1,130/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
$14,640/yr
At $1,220/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.5% YoY, -15.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45224 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 36.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,900
Median income
$56,471
Median age
44
Renters
40.5%
Age distribution
22.6%
18%
23%
14.7%
21.7%
Under 1822.6%
18–3418%
35–5423%
55–6414.7%
65+21.7%
Gender
45.8%
54.2%
Male45.8%
Female54.2%
Race & ethnicity
41.3%
47.2%
White41.3%
Black47.2%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian1.1%
Other4.8%
Education (25+)
28.5%
25.6%
36.5%
No HS diploma9.5%
HS diploma28.5%
Some college25.6%
Bachelor's+36.5%
Housing tenure
59.5%
40.5%
Owner59.5%
Renter40.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45224 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$50,339 → $56,471
up 12.2%
Population
21,504 → 21,900
up 1.8%
Renter share
41% → 40.5%
-0.5 pts
Bachelor's+
32% → 36.5%
+4.5 pts
Median age
44.6 → 44
-0.6 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $56,471 today, compared with $50,339 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 21,504 to 21,900 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.8% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 32% to 36.5%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45224 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,220/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $880/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($56,471/yr), ZIP 45224 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 0.5% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45224?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45224 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,220. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45224 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45224's median rent of $1,220/mo is $745 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45224 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45224 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #167 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,220/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,220/mo in ZIP 45224. The local median household income is $56,471/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45224?

Rent in ZIP 45224 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.5% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 45224 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45224 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,220/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($56,471/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45224 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45224 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.5% of ZIP 45224 households are renters, while 59.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45224 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45224 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45224 is more affordable than Cincinnati overall. At $1,220/mo, it's $255 below the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45224 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45224 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,220/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 45224's median household income ($56,471/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45224 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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