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U.S. ZIP Code · OH45205

Hamilton County · Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN

Typical home value

$144,144[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-4.1%
5-year / yr
+4.9%
10-year / yr
+11.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-49.3%
vs metro
-49.2%
vs state
-34.1%
ZIP 45205 location in OH
Location of ZIP 45205 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 45205 is worth $144,144 — 49.2% below the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN median. Over the past year, values have fallen 4.1%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,390 a month — a 11.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.0%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,390[2]
Gross yield
11.6%[2]
Cap rate
6.9%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.0%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,497[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
18,651[3]
Median household income
$43,682[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
2
Elementary
1
Middle
0
High
0
  • Carson School

    Elementary · Grades PK–7 · Cincinnati Public Schools

    735 students

  • Cincinnati Technology Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Cincinnati Technology Academy

    190 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 yield11.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)6.9%
Annual rent$16,682

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$729
Loan principal$115,315
Down payment$28,829
Total interest paid$147,078

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$974
Monthly rent$1,390

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
22nd percentile[1]
Rental yield
97th percentile[2]
Property tax
47th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 45205?
The typical home in 45205 is worth $144,144, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 45205?
Home values in 45205 are down 4.1% over the past year, and up 4.9% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 45205?
A typical home in 45205 rents for about $1,390 a month, a gross rental yield of 11.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 45205?
The effective property tax rate in 45205 is 1.0% — roughly $1,497 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 45205?
ZIP code 45205 has a population of 18,651 and a median household income of $43,682.

#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
    $141,562
    Gross yield
    11.2%
  • Addyston, OH

    Typical home
    $137,948
    Gross yield
  • Corinth, KY

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

    Typical home
    $126,604
    Gross yield
    12.2%
  • Cincinnati, OH

    Typical home
    $162,811
    Gross yield
  • Cincinnati, OH

    Typical home
    $118,383
    Gross yield
    13.7%

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