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ZIP 45239

Pop. 29,607·Hamilton County·159th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,257/mo
Year-over-Year
-2.6%
Month-over-Month
-3.8%
vs US Median
-$708
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 45239 · $1,257
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$15,084/yr
At $1,257/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 2.6% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-2.6% YoY, -3.8% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45239 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,257/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $960/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,230/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($60,324/yr), ZIP 45239 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 2.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45239?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45239 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,257. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45239 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45239's median rent of $1,257/mo is $708 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45239 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45239 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #159 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,257/mo.

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 $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,257/mo in ZIP 45239. The local median household income is $60,324/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45239?

Rent in ZIP 45239 has decreased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 45239 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45239 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,257/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($60,324/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45239 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45239 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.7% of ZIP 45239 households are renters, while 59.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45239 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45239 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45239 is more affordable than Cincinnati overall. At $1,257/mo, it's $218 below the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45239 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45239 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,257/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 45239's median household income ($60,324/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45239 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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