ZIP 45238 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Cincinnati city, OH (45238)

Median Income

$64,672

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+2,075

Wealth inflow

Population

48,936

Unemployment

3.7%

0.0pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 2,075 for ZIP 45238 (Cincinnati city, OH) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

3.7%+1% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.8%-53% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

10.2%-13% vs US avg

539

Establishments

7,146

Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction4.9%
Manufacturing9.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
Retail trade12.3%
Transportation, utilities10.7%
Information1.3%
Finance, insurance, real estate7.0%
Professional, scientific, management9.3%
Education, health care, social23.7%
Arts, entertainment, food services9.8%
Other services5.5%
Public administration3.8%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 45238 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population grew 4.9%, median income rose 2.1% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 11.0%.

Median Income

$64,672

-14% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate