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ZIP 45230

Pop. 27,501·Hamilton County·157th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,270/mo
Year-over-Year
-5.1%
Month-over-Month
-5.2%
vs US Median
-$695
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 45230 · $1,270
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$860
1 BR
$940
2 BR
$1,210
3 BR
$1,600
4 BR+
$1,770
Research median
$1,210/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
$15,240/yr
At $1,270/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 5.1% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-5.1% YoY, -5.2% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45230 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 54.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
27,501
Median income
$89,516
Median age
37.7
Renters
25.3%
Age distribution
24.7%
21.3%
27.8%
16%
Under 1824.7%
18–3421.3%
35–5427.8%
55–6410.3%
65+16%
Gender
45.9%
54.1%
Male45.9%
Female54.1%
Race & ethnicity
84.6%
White84.6%
Black4.4%
Hispanic4.5%
Asian1.6%
Other5%
Education (25+)
17.4%
24.5%
54.5%
No HS diploma3.6%
HS diploma17.4%
Some college24.5%
Bachelor's+54.5%
Housing tenure
74.7%
25.3%
Owner74.7%
Renter25.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45230 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,015 → $1,270
up 25.1%
Income
$78,447 → $89,516
up 14.1%
Population
27,628 → 27,501
down 0.5%
Renter share
26.2% → 25.3%
-0.9 pts
Bachelor's+
50.9% → 54.5%
+3.6 pts
Median age
39.3 → 37.7
-1.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 45230 in Cincinnati, OH has shifted from $1,015 to $1,270, up 25.1% since 2021. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $78,447 in 2021 to $89,516 more recently. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 50.9% to 54.5% across the same window. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 45230 in Cincinnati, OH market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45230 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,270/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $940/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($89,516/yr), ZIP 45230 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 5.1% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45230?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45230 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,270. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45230 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45230's median rent of $1,270/mo is $695 (35%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45230 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45230 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #157 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,270/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45230?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,270/mo in ZIP 45230. The local median household income is $89,516/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45230?

Rent in ZIP 45230 has decreased 5.1% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 45230 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45230 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,270/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($89,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45230 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45230 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 25.3% of ZIP 45230 households are renters, while 74.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45230 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45230 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45230 is more affordable than Cincinnati overall. At $1,270/mo, it's $205 below the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45230 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45230 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,270/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 45230's median household income ($89,516/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45230 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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