45215 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 45215, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

45215 is a zip code in Hamilton County, Ohio, which covers Arlington Heights, Cincinnati, Evendale, Lincoln Heights, Lockland, Reading, Springfield, Sycamore, Woodlawn, and Wyoming, with a total population of 31,022 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 45215 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 45215.

The estimated population of people living in 45215 is 31,022, with a median age of 38.6.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 45215 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
31,022
+1.99%
+0.52%
2020
30,416
 -0.54% -
2019
30,581
 -0.76% -
2018
30,814
 -0.15% -
2017
30,860
 - -

Population of 45215 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 45215 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
61.9%
59.5%
 +4.03%
Black/African American
28.3%
32.5%
 -12.92%
Native
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Hispanic
2.5%
2.4%
 +4.17%
Asian
1.8%
1.6%
 +12.50%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5.1%
3.7%
 +37.84%
Other
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 45215 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 45215 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 45215 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 45215 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 38.6 -0.26% 36.8 -1.08% 39.4 -0.25%
2020 38.7 +2.93% 37.2 +5.98% 39.5 -0.75%
2019 37.6 -1.57% 35.1 -2.23% 39.8 -1%
2018 38.2 -4.74% 35.9 -3.49% 40.2 -4.96%
2017 40.1 - 37.2 - 42.3 -

The median age of the 45215 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 45215 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,646 +33.48% 1,857 +17.93% 2,246 2,171
10 to 19 2,297 -4.65% 1,933 -5.12% 2,144 1,834
20 to 29 1,833 -7.23% 2,107 +5.56% 1,671 2,219
30 to 39 1,886 +4.97% 1,854 +8.3% 1,966 1,996
40 to 49 1,955 -9.89% 2,101 -21.37% 1,754 1,668
50 to 59 2,034 +3.27% 2,530 -15.68% 2,089 2,154
60 to 69 1,728 +8.24% 1,761 +15.18% 1,848 2,038
70+ 1,166 +5.51% 2,172 -6.18% 1,228 1,996

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 45215 zip code is $63,548.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 45215.

  • Under 25
    $31,726.00
  • 25 to 44
    $67,106.00
  • 45 to 64
    $78,469.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,770.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 45215 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 45215, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 45215 is currently $90,200.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

8.44% of households in 45215 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 45215 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    21.88%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    17.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.98%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.92%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.91%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.31%
  • $200,000 or more
    8.44%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 45215 is $37,985.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 45215 by the total population of 45215.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 45215 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 45215 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    17.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    26.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.49%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.76%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 45215 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 45215 zip over the age of 16 is 24,063.

Of those people, a total of 63.60% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 45215 is 60.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 45215 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,436 41.60% 18.60%
20 to 24 years 1,823 79.40% 5.90%
25 to 29 years 2,067 91.90% 8.10%
30 to 34 years 1,888 90.30% 5.50%
35 to 44 years 3,811 82.70% 2.40%
45 to 54 years 3,505 78.90% 3.00%
55 to 59 years 2,423 71.60% 8.30%
60 to 64 years 2,179 46.30% 4.00%
65 to 74 years 2,835 26.60% 5.40%
75 years and over 2,096 11.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 45215. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 16,005 61.90% 3.80%
Black or African American 6,655 65.20% 9.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 19 31.60% 0.00%
Asian 399 82.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 30 100.00% 0.00%
Other 352 88.60% 3.80%
Two or more races 603 62.40% 3.70%
Hispanic or Latino 518 77.00% 7.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 15,848 61.80% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 45215 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 45215 is 14,472, with median earnings of $41,776.00.

Women in 45215 are earning approximately 69.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 14,472 $41,776.00
Male 7,418 $49,918.00
Female 7,054 $34,736.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 45215 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 1,207 $79,613.00
Business and Financial 432 $59,618.00
Computer and Mathematical 627 $86,332.00
Architecture and Engineering 401 $91,417.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 206 $67,059.00
Community and Social Service 307 $46,513.00
Legal 222 $29,455.00
Educational and Library 808 $52,381.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 394 $38,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 1,096 $66,994.00
Healthcare Support 674 $14,496.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 331 $43,705.00
Law Enforcement 77 $110,388.00
Food Preparation and Serving 859 $14,807.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 466 $10,000.00
Personal Care and Service 261 $12,277.00
Sales 1,168 $46,944.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,753 $35,904.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 74 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 560 $41,789.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 370 $51,078.00
Production 1,308 $41,174.00
Transportation and Material Moving 324 $48,750.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 45215 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 45215.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 789 $78,065.00 418 $94,559.00
Business and Financial 155 $110,865.00 277 $58,535.00
Computer and Mathematical 543 $87,385.00 84 $60,139.00
Architecture and Engineering 315 $97,443.00 86 $44,605.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 109 $65,956.00 97 $72,614.00
Community and Social Service 67 $48,512.00 240 $44,722.00
Legal 107 $26,594.00 115 $63,281.00
Educational and Library 282 $64,387.00 526 $46,313.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 181 $62,031.00 213 $32,120.00
Healthcare Practitioners 231 $89,338.00 865 $66,299.00
Healthcare Support 42 $14,000.00 632 $14,691.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 291 $44,614.00 40 $0.00
Law Enforcement 46 $111,724.00 31 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 359 $22,750.00 500 $13,841.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 260 $21,290.00 206 $6,471.00
Personal Care and Service 68 $19,375.00 193 $11,691.00
Sales 678 $62,596.00 490 $28,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 337 $41,746.00 1,416 $35,206.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 74 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 511 $41,923.00 49 $17,875.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 360 $51,293.00 10 $0.00
Production 960 $41,703.00 348 $27,885.00
Transportation and Material Moving 269 $46,544.00 55 $85,478.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 12,854 households in 45215, with an average household size of 2.38 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 7,624 families living in the 45215 zip code with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 45215:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,893 735 1,996 5,230
Average Household Size 3.16 2.75 3.37 1.23
Total Families 4,893 735 1,996 0
Average Household Size 3.14 2.41 3.22 0

Poverty

Of the 7,624 families living in 45215, 13.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 45215:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 13,959 housing units in 45215.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 12,854 92.08%
Vacant 1,105 7.92%

39.45% of the total 13,959 housing units in 45215 are rental units. This is approximately 5,507 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,200 are occupied by the owner - or 51.58% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 45215 is $865.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 45215 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    147
  • Less than $500
    643
  • $500 to $999
    2,831
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    1,547
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    336
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    51
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    38
  • $3,000 or more
    61

Property Value

The median value of a property in 45215 is $154,500.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 45215 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    209
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,428
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,855
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,027
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    938
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,147
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    554
  • $1,000,000 or more
    42

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 45215. The chart below shows the number of properties in 45215 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    3,545
  • 1940 to 1949
    1,564
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,310
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,839
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,798
  • 1980 to 1989
    731
  • 1990 to 1999
    632
  • 2000 to 2009
    444
  • 2010 to 2013
    96
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 45215 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,187
  • 1 vehicle available
    4,712
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,839
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,116

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 45215 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 45215 that commute to work in a particular way.

20 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 45215.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    197
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,290
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,704
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    3,122
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    2,656
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    987
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,824
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    159
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    254
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    566
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    114
  • 90 or more minutes
    40

Summary

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