ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 45236

Pop. 24,513·Hamilton County·22nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,834/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.1%
Month-over-Month
-0.8%
vs US Median
-$98
Reported rents
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 45236 · $1,834
More expensive than 51% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo
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Studio
$960
1 BR
$1,060
2 BR
$1,360
3 BR
$1,790
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,360/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 45236 changed -3.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has fallen 6 months in a row, and rose in 5 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($84,037) is $2,101 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,990).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 45213, 2 miles away, rents for 28% less ($1,321/mo), about $6,200 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 45236. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost
$22,008/yr
At $1,834/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 3.1% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.1% YoY, -0.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45236 (Deer Park, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, 51.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
24,513
Median income
$84,037
Median age
39.9
Renters
39.5%
Age distribution
17.2%
25.7%
21.5%
13.7%
21.8%
Under 1817.2%
18–3425.7%
35–5421.5%
55–6413.7%
65+21.8%
Gender
48.1%
51.9%
Male48.1%
Female51.9%
Race & ethnicity
75.1%
White75.1%
Black10.7%
Hispanic4.2%
Asian6.3%
Other3.7%
Education (25+)
20.7%
22.4%
51.9%
No HS diploma4.9%
HS diploma20.7%
Some college22.4%
Bachelor's+51.9%
Housing tenure
60.5%
39.5%
Owner60.5%
Renter39.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45236 in Deer Park, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$72,615 → $84,037
up 15.7%
Population
24,349 → 24,513
up 0.7%
Renter share
36.4% → 39.5%
+3.1 pts
Bachelor's+
46.2% → 51.9%
+5.7 pts
Median age
41.5 → 39.9
-1.6 yrs

Median household income climbed from $72,615 to $84,037 between 2021 and 2024, a 15.7% shift. The renter share has risen from 36.4% to 39.5%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 46.2% to 51.9% across the same window.

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About renting in ZIP 45236

Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 45236 covers Deer Park, OH. The median rent here is $1,834/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,060/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,360/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($84,037/yr), ZIP 45236 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.1% over the past year.

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Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45236?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $73,000/year (about $35/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,834/mo in ZIP 45236. The local median household income is $84,037/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45236?

Rent in ZIP 45236 has fallen 3.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 45236 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45236 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #22 of 229 at $1,834/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 45236 changed -3.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,834/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 45236's median household income ($84,037/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45236 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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