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ZIP 45227

Pop. 18,893·Hamilton County·41st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,706/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.8%
Month-over-Month
+3.4%
vs US Median
-$259
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ZIP 45227 · $1,706
More affordable than 58% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,090
1 BR
$1,200
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$2,030
4 BR+
$2,250
Research median
$1,540/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
$20,472/yr
At $1,706/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.8% YoY, +3.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45227 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority owner-occupied, 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
18,893
Median income
$71,646
Median age
36.2
Renters
44.5%
Age distribution
20.4%
28.2%
24.2%
16.3%
Under 1820.4%
18–3428.2%
35–5424.2%
55–6410.9%
65+16.3%
Gender
46.3%
53.7%
Male46.3%
Female53.7%
Race & ethnicity
72.6%
19.1%
White72.6%
Black19.1%
Hispanic2.5%
Asian2.4%
Other3.4%
Education (25+)
17.2%
22.6%
54.5%
No HS diploma5.7%
HS diploma17.2%
Some college22.6%
Bachelor's+54.5%
Housing tenure
55.5%
44.5%
Owner55.5%
Renter44.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45227 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,141 → $1,706
up 49.5%
Income
$60,471 → $71,646
up 18.5%
Population
18,874 → 18,893
up 0.1%
Renter share
45.5% → 44.5%
-1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
48.4% → 54.5%
+6.1 pts

The median rent in ZIP 45227 in Cincinnati, OH stood at $1,141 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,706, reflecting a 49.5% increase over the period. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 45227 in Cincinnati, OH now reports about $71,646, up from $60,471 in 2021. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 54.5% of adults here, versus 48.4% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 45227 in Cincinnati, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45227 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,706/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,200/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($71,646/yr), ZIP 45227 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.8% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45227?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45227 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,706. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45227's median rent of $1,706/mo is $259 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45227 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45227 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #41 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,706/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45227?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,706/mo in ZIP 45227. The local median household income is $71,646/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45227?

Rent in ZIP 45227 has increased 7.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 45227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45227 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,706/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($71,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45227 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 44.5% of ZIP 45227 households are renters, while 55.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45227 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45227 is pricier than Cincinnati as a whole. At $1,706/mo, it's $231 above the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45227 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,706/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 45227's median household income ($71,646/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45227 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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