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ZIP code 45242: Cincinnati, OH

45242 is a ZIP code in Cincinnati, Ohio, mainly in Hamilton County, part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area. About 22,623 people live here.

Population
22,623
Median household income
$124,567
Typical home value
$536,300+3.3% in 12 months
Median rent
$1,782gross, per month
Median age
41.3
Homeowners
78.3%of occupied homes
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ZIP code 45242 details

CityCincinnati
StateOhio
CountyHamilton County
Metro areaCincinnati, OH-KY-IN
Time zoneEastern Time (UTC−5), observes daylight saving time
TypeStandard (delivery area)
Land area13.6 sq mi, plus 0 sq mi of water
Population density1,670 people per sq mi
Bachelor's degree or higher69.7% of adults 25+
Average commute20.2 minutes
Center coordinates39.24280, -84.35300

Median rent in 45242 by bedrooms

SizeMedian gross rent
1 bedroom$1,588/mo
2 bedrooms$1,811/mo
3 bedrooms$1,890/mo
4 bedrooms$3,501/mo

Gross rent includes utilities paid by the tenant. ACS 2020–2024; sizes with too few rentals to estimate are left out.

ZIP codes near 45242

ZIP codeCityDistancePopulation
45249Cincinnati, OH2.6 mi14,490
45236Cincinnati, OH3.3 mi24,513
45241Cincinnati, OH3.4 mi23,955
45147Miamiville, OH3.5 mi57
45243Cincinnati, OH3.9 mi16,103
45111Camp Dennison, OH4.6 mi265
45213Cincinnati, OH5.6 mi11,139
45140Loveland, OH5.7 mi57,211

Population and median household income: ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates. Typical home value: Zillow Home Value Index (September 2026) where available, otherwise the ACS median owner-reported value. "PO Box" marks ZIP codes with no delivery area of their own. Methodology

Buying a home in 45242?

A typical home in ZIP code 45242 is worth about $536,300 (Zillow Home Value Index). The median household here earns $124,567 a year. See what buying here would cost per month, with Ohio average taxes and insurance filled in.

Monthly payment for a $536,300 homeWhat can a $124,567 income afford?Rental property numbers

About ZIP code 45242

What city is ZIP code 45242?

ZIP code 45242 is in Cincinnati, OH, in Hamilton County.

What county is ZIP code 45242 in?

45242 is mainly in Hamilton County, Ohio.

What is the population of ZIP code 45242?

About 22,623 people live in ZIP code 45242, according to the American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates.

What time zone is ZIP code 45242 in?

45242 is in Eastern Time (UTC−5). It observes daylight saving time.

What other ZIP codes does Cincinnati have?

Cincinnati, OH also uses 45201, 45202, 45203, 45204, 45205, 45206, 45207, 45208, 45209, 45211, 45212, 45213, 45214, 45215, 45216, 45217, 45218, 45219, 45220, 45221, 45222, 45223, 45224, 45225, 45226, 45227, 45229, 45230, 45231, 45232, 45233, 45234, 45235, 45236, 45237, 45238, 45239, 45240, 45241, 45243, 45244, 45245, 45246, 45247, 45248, 45249, 45250, 45251, 45252, 45253, 45254, 45255, 45258, 45262, 45263, 45264, 45267, 45268, 45269, 45270, 45271, 45273, 45274, 45275, 45277, 45280, 45296, 45298, 45299 and 45999.