ZIP code 45242
Where is ZIP code 45242?
Cincinnati, Ohio
Hamilton County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 45242 belongs to Cincinnati, Ohio in Hamilton County. 45242 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Eastern Time zone and uses area codes 283 and 513. About 22,623 people live in the 45242 area, where the median household income is $124,567. The closest ZIP codes are 45249 (Cincinnati, 1.9 mi northeast), 45147 (Miamiville, 3.2 mi southeast) and 45236 (Cincinnati, 3.6 mi southwest).
| ZIP code | 45242 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Cincinnati |
| Also accepted | Blue Ash, Montgomery |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Hamilton County |
| Time zone | Eastern Time · now |
| Area codes | 283, 513 |
| Coordinates | 39.2447, -84.3455 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 452 |
Population and income in 45242
| Population | 22,623 · higher than 86% of Ohio ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 1,670 · higher than 81% of Ohio ZIP codes |
| Median age | 41.3 years · lower than 52% of Ohio ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 49% / 51% |
| Median household income | $124,567 · higher than 96% of Ohio ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $78,839 |
| Below the poverty line | 4.2% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 70% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $447,100 · higher than 98% of Ohio ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $1,782 a month |
| Housing units | 9,561 |
| Households | 9,064 (2.45 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 78% / 22% |
| Land area | 13.55 sq mi (plus 0.04 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 45242. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 45242
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45249 | Cincinnati, OH | 1.9 mi NE | Standard |
| 45147 | Miamiville, OH | 3.2 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 45236 | Cincinnati, OH | 3.6 mi SW | Standard |
| 45241 | Cincinnati, OH | 3.7 mi W | Standard |
| 45243 | Cincinnati, OH | 4.1 mi S | Standard |
| 45111 | Camp Dennison, OH | 4.5 mi SE | Standard |
| 45140 | Loveland, OH | 4.6 mi E | Standard |
| 45213 | Cincinnati, OH | 6 mi SW | Standard |
| 45174 | Terrace Park, OH | 6.1 mi S | Standard |
| 45215 | Cincinnati, OH | 6.3 mi W | Standard |
| 45040 | Mason, OH | 6.5 mi N | Standard |
| 45227 | Cincinnati, OH | 6.6 mi S | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 45242 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 45242
123 MAIN ST
CINCINNATI OH 45242
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. USPS also accepts BLUE ASH and MONTGOMERY as the city name for 45242. Avoid Hazelwood and Sycamore Twp: USPS doesn’t recognize them as the city for this ZIP code. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (45242-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Other ZIP codes in Cincinnati, OH
- 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
- 45999
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Questions
- What city is ZIP code 45242?
- 45242 is a Cincinnati, Ohio ZIP code. Blue Ash and Montgomery are also accepted as the city name.
- What county is 45242 in?
- ZIP code 45242 is in Hamilton County, Ohio.
- What time zone is ZIP code 45242 in?
- 45242 is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New_York).
- What area code is 45242?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 45242 use area codes 283 and 513.
- What is the population of ZIP code 45242?
- About 22,623 people live in ZIP code 45242, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 45242?
- The median household income in 45242 is $124,567 a year, higher than 96% of Ohio ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 45242?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 45242 are 45249 (Cincinnati, 1.9 miles), 45147 (Miamiville, 3.2 miles), 45236 (Cincinnati, 3.6 miles) and 45241 (Cincinnati, 3.7 miles).