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U.S. ZIP Code · OH45204

Hamilton County · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Typical home value

$126,604[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.5%
5-year / yr
+4.2%
10-year / yr
+10.5%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-55.4%
vs metro
-55.4%
vs state
-42.1%
ZIP 45204 location in OH
Location of ZIP 45204 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 45204 is worth $126,604 — 55.4% below the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,283 a month — a 12.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,283[2]
Gross yield
12.2%[2]
Cap rate
7.3%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,870[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Hamilton County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Very High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
8,412[3]
Median household income
$31,236[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Hamilton County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-1,903[5]
Moved in
18,761
Moved out
20,664

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
4
Elementary
3
Middle
0
High
0
  • IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · IDEA Greater Cincinnati Inc

    1,017 students

  • Oyler School

    Other · Grades PK–12 · Cincinnati Public Schools

    503 students

  • Rees E. Price Academy

    Elementary · Grades PK–7 · Cincinnati Public Schools

    470 students

  • Riverside Community School Inc. dba Riverside Academy

    Elementary · Grades K–8 · Riverside Community School Inc. dba Riverside Academy

    184 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield12.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)7.3%
Annual rent$15,400

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$640
Loan principal$101,284
Down payment$25,321
Total interest paid$129,182

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio0.70
Monthly cost to own$902
Monthly rent$1,283

Owning is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
13th percentile[1]
Rental yield
99th percentile[2]
Property tax
80th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 45204?
The typical home in 45204 is worth $126,604, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 45204?
Home values in 45204 are up 1.5% over the past year, and up 4.2% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 45204?
A typical home in 45204 rents for about $1,283 a month, a gross rental yield of 12.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 45204?
The effective property tax rate in 45204 is 1.5% — roughly $1,870 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 45204?
ZIP code 45204 has a population of 8,412 and a median household income of $31,236.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Cincinnati, OH

    Typical home
    $118,383
    Gross yield
    13.7%
  • Addyston, OH

    Typical home
    $137,948
    Gross yield
  • Cincinnati, OH

    Typical home
    $141,562
    Gross yield
    11.2%
  • Cincinnati, OH

    Typical home
    $144,144
    Gross yield
    11.6%
  • Corinth, KY

    Typical home
    $158,144
    Gross yield
  • Cincinnati, OH

    Typical home
    $162,811
    Gross yield

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