ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 45255

Part of Cincinnati, OH

Pop. 22,313·Hamilton County·40th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,680/mo

Year-over-Year

+2.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.1%

vs US Median

-$252

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 45255 · $1,680

More affordable than 60% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,110

1 BR

$1,220

2 BR

$1,570

3 BR

$2,070

4 BR+

$2,290

Research median

$1,570/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

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 45255 changed +2.1% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 2 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($92,035) is $2,301 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,290).

Rank in Cincinnati

24th cheapest of 25 ZIP codes in Cincinnati.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 45230, 3 miles away, rents for 19% less ($1,358/mo), about $3,900 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 45255. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$20,160/yr

At $1,680/mo median

Location

CityCincinnati

StateOH

CountyHamilton County

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Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (2.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+2.1% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 45255 (Cincinnati, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 50.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

22,313

Median income

$92,035

Median age

44.1

Renters

34.3%

Age distribution

21.3%

18.4%

23%

14.3%

22.9%

Under 1821.3%

18–3418.4%

35–5423%

55–6414.3%

65+22.9%

Gender

50.3%

49.7%

Male50.3%

Female49.7%

Race & ethnicity

88%

White88%

Black3.4%

Hispanic4.7%

Asian1.8%

Other2.1%

Education (25+)

20.2%

26.8%

50.8%

No HS diploma2.1%

HS diploma20.2%

Some college26.8%

Bachelor's+50.8%

Housing tenure

65.7%

34.3%

Owner65.7%

Renter34.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 45255 in Cincinnati, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$74,940 → $92,035

up 22.8%

Population

21,752 → 22,313

up 2.6%

Renter share

33.9% → 34.3%

+0.4 pts

Bachelor's+

48.7% → 50.8%

+2.1 pts

Census figures show median household income at $92,035 today, compared with $74,940 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 21,752 to 22,313 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.6% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 48.7% to 50.8%.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 45255 covers Cincinnati, OH. The median rent here is $1,680/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,220/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,570/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($92,035/yr), ZIP 45255 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 45255?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (about $32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,680/mo in ZIP 45255. The local median household income is $92,035/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 45255?

Rent in ZIP 45255 has risen 2.1% over the past year.

How does ZIP 45255 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 45255 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #40 of 229 at $1,680/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 45255 changed +2.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.