ZIP Code 45242 Demographics

Hamilton County, Ohio  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 45242 compared to county averages.

Total Population

21,990

↓ 97.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$114,801

↑ +68.2% vs county

Median Home Value

$384,000

↑ +87.3% vs county

Median Age

42.5 yrs

↓ +15.5% vs county

Unemployment Rate

2.8%

↑ 44.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 45242 compares to Hamilton County and Ohio overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 45242 $115k Hamilton $68k Ohio $67k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 45242 $384k Hamilton $205k Ohio $183k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

37.0%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

77.4%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$1,699

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 45242 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$384,000
Down Payment (20%)$76,800
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$2,438P&I: $1942 | Tax: $384 | Ins: $112
Rent (Local Median)
$1,699
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $739/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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About Hamilton County

Hamilton County is located in Ohio and has a total population of 827,671. The county's median household income is $68,249 and median home value is $205,000. ZIP code 45242 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

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Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.