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ZIP 45237

Pop. 20,903·Hamilton County·162nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,237/mo
Year-over-Year
+13.4%
Month-over-Month
-1.3%
vs US Median
-$728
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 45237 · $1,237
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$820
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,160
3 BR
$1,530
4 BR+
$1,690
Research median
$1,160/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
$14,844/yr
At $1,237/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 13.4% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+13.4% YoY, -1.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45237 (Cincinnati, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 29.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,903
Median income
$44,913
Median age
40.5
Renters
52.3%
Age distribution
22.8%
18.8%
23.1%
15.8%
19.6%
Under 1822.8%
18–3418.8%
35–5423.1%
55–6415.8%
65+19.6%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
23.6%
68.6%
White23.6%
Black68.6%
Hispanic3.1%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
30.8%
27.5%
29.7%
No HS diploma12%
HS diploma30.8%
Some college27.5%
Bachelor's+29.7%
Housing tenure
47.7%
52.3%
Owner47.7%
Renter52.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45237 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$41,784 → $44,913
up 7.5%
Population
21,669 → 20,903
down 3.5%
Renter share
50.8% → 52.3%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
27.8% → 29.7%
+1.9 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 45237 in Cincinnati, OH now reports about $44,913, up from $41,784 in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 21,669 to 20,903 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.5% change. About 52.3% of households rent today, against 50.8% in 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45237 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,237/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,160/mo.

At 33% of local median household income ($44,913/yr), ZIP 45237 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 13.4% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45237?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45237 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,237. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45237 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45237's median rent of $1,237/mo is $728 (37%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45237 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45237 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #162 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,237/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45237?

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 $1,237/mo in ZIP 45237. The local median household income is $44,913/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45237?

Rent in ZIP 45237 has increased 13.4% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 45237 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45237 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,237/mo, rent takes approximately 33% of the local median household income ($44,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45237 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 45237 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 52.3% of ZIP 45237 households are renters, while 47.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 45237 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 45237 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45237 is more affordable than Cincinnati overall. At $1,237/mo, it's $238 below the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45237 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45237 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
33%
MODERATE

At $1,237/mo, rent takes ~33% of ZIP 45237's median household income ($44,913/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45237 33%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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