ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 45239

Part of Cincinnati, OH

Pop. 29,607·Hamilton County·133rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,313/mo

Year-over-Year

+6.0%

Month-over-Month

+0.8%

vs US Median

-$619

Reported rents

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ZIP 45239 · $1,313

More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$870

1 BR

$960

2 BR

$1,230

3 BR

$1,620

4 BR+

$1,800

Research median

$1,230/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 45239 is 0.2% below its high of $1,316 in May 2026, at $1,313 as of September 2026.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 45239 changed +6.0% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($60,324) is $1,508 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,230); a 3-bedroom is $1,620.

Rank in Cincinnati

11th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Cincinnati.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 45220, 5 miles away, rents for 11% less ($1,175/mo), about $1,700 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 45239. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,756/yr

At $1,313/mo median

Location

CityCincinnati

StateOH

CountyHamilton County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 6.0% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+6.0% YoY, +0.8% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45239 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 25.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

29,607

Median income

$60,324

Median age

34.1

Renters

40.7%

Age distribution

24.6%

26.7%

22.4%

13.4%

12.9%

Under 1824.6%

18–3426.7%

35–5422.4%

55–6413.4%

65+12.9%

Gender

48.1%

51.9%

Male48.1%

Female51.9%

Race & ethnicity

49%

35.7%

White49%

Black35.7%

Hispanic2.4%

Asian5%

Other7.9%

Education (25+)

32%

33.6%

25.9%

No HS diploma8.6%

HS diploma32%

Some college33.6%

Bachelor's+25.9%

Housing tenure

59.3%

40.7%

Owner59.3%

Renter40.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45239 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$53,142 → $60,324

up 13.5%

Population

29,208 → 29,607

up 1.4%

Renter share

39.6% → 40.7%

+1.1 pts

Bachelor's+

23.3% → 25.9%

+2.6 pts

Median age

34.7 → 34.1

-0.6 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $53,142 to $60,324 across the same window, up 13.5% versus 2021. The population has grown by 1.4% since 2021, moving from about 29,208 residents to roughly 29,607. College-educated residents now make up 25.9% of adults here, versus 23.3% in 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 45239 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,313/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($60,324/yr), ZIP 45239 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45239?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,313/mo in ZIP 45239. The local median household income is $60,324/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45239?

Rent in ZIP 45239 has risen 6.0% over the past year as of September 2026. It sits 0.2% below its high of $1,316 in May 2026.

How does ZIP 45239 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45239 is in the middle among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #133 of 229 at $1,313/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 45239 changed +6.0%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.