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ZIP 45229

Pop. 13,529·Hamilton County·190th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,131/mo
Year-over-Year
-7.3%
Month-over-Month
+1.3%
vs US Median
-$834
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ZIP 45229 · $1,131
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$790
1 BR
$870
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,480
4 BR+
$1,640
Research median
$1,120/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
$13,572/yr
At $1,131/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 7.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-7.3% YoY, +1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45229 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 30.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
13,529
Median income
$32,263
Median age
39.5
Renters
69.4%
Age distribution
19.4%
24.3%
20.1%
15.5%
20.7%
Under 1819.4%
18–3424.3%
35–5420.1%
55–6415.5%
65+20.7%
Gender
45.1%
54.9%
Male45.1%
Female54.9%
Race & ethnicity
25.2%
63.9%
White25.2%
Black63.9%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian1.9%
Other6.1%
Education (25+)
14.2%
27.2%
27.8%
30.8%
No HS diploma14.2%
HS diploma27.2%
Some college27.8%
Bachelor's+30.8%
Housing tenure
30.6%
69.4%
Owner30.6%
Renter69.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45229 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$31,063 → $32,263
up 3.9%
Population
13,997 → 13,529
down 3.3%
Renter share
68.8% → 69.4%
+0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
30.8% → 30.8%
+0.0 pts
Median age
37 → 39.5
+2.5 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $31,063 to $32,263 across the same window, up 3.9% versus 2021. Headcount in the area went from 13,997 to 13,529 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.3% change.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45229 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,131/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $870/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($32,263/yr), ZIP 45229 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 7.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45229?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45229 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,131. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45229 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45229's median rent of $1,131/mo is $834 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45229 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45229 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #190 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,131/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45229?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $45,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,131/mo in ZIP 45229. The local median household income is $32,263/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45229?

Rent in ZIP 45229 has decreased 7.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 45229 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45229 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,131/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($32,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45229 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 45229 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.4% of ZIP 45229 households are renters, while 30.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45229 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45229 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45229 is more affordable than Cincinnati overall. At $1,131/mo, it's $344 below the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45229 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45229 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,131/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 45229's median household income ($32,263/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45229 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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