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ZIP 45251

Pop. 20,254·Hamilton County·62nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,612/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$353
Rising (Monthly)
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ZIP 45251 · $1,612
More affordable than 66% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,270
2 BR
$1,630
3 BR
$2,150
4 BR+
$2,380
Research median
$1,630/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
$19,344/yr
At $1,612/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyHamilton County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (0.0% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45251 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, 22% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,254
Median income
$74,614
Median age
39.1
Renters
22.1%
Age distribution
25.6%
19.5%
24.1%
14.5%
16.3%
Under 1825.6%
18–3419.5%
35–5424.1%
55–6414.5%
65+16.3%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
54.5%
32.9%
White54.5%
Black32.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian2.2%
Other6.6%
Education (25+)
38.2%
30.9%
22%
No HS diploma8.8%
HS diploma38.2%
Some college30.9%
Bachelor's+22%
Housing tenure
77.9%
22.1%
Owner77.9%
Renter22.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45251 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$68,287 → $74,614
up 9.3%
Population
20,940 → 20,254
down 3.3%
Renter share
24.6% → 22.1%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
23.1% → 22%
-1.1 pts

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 45251 in Cincinnati, OH now reports about $74,614, up from $68,287 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 45251 in Cincinnati, OH losing about 686 residents over the five-year window, down 3.3% on net. The renter share has eased from 24.6% to 22.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 45251

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 45251 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,612/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,270/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,630/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($74,614/yr), ZIP 45251 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 45251?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 45251 (Cincinnati, OH) is $1,612. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 45251 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 45251's median rent of $1,612/mo is $353 (18%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 45251 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45251 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #62 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,612/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45251?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,612/mo in ZIP 45251. The local median household income is $74,614/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45251?

Rent in ZIP 45251 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 45251 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 45251 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,612/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($74,614/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 45251 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 45251 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 22.1% of ZIP 45251 households are renters, while 77.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 45251 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 45251 compare to the rest of Cincinnati?

ZIP 45251 is pricier than Cincinnati as a whole. At $1,612/mo, it's $137 above the Cincinnati citywide median of $1,475/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 45251 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 45251 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,612/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 45251's median household income ($74,614/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 45251 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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