PlainZIP

Blacklick, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43004

Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

22,727
678/sq mi
$101,175
Median income
$335,400
Median home value
44.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Blacklick pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.

Top 18%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
678
people per sq mi
79%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43004 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43004 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Blacklick, Franklin County, Ohio, with 22,727 residents across 33.5 square miles, a density of 678 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43004 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $101,175 (39% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $50,258. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.9%. Housing costs here run $335,400 for a typical home value (70% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,464 a month; 79.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. To put 43004 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 43004

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Blacklick, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43004.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43004, Blacklick, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

22,727

Population

33.5

Area (sq mi)

678

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43004?

37.2

Median Age

50.9%

Male

49.1%

Female

19.9%

Foreign-Born

White 48.0%
African American 29.4%
Asian 15.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$101,175

Median Household Income

+39% vs state

$50,258

Per Capita Income

6.5%

Poverty Rate

1.9%

Unemployment Rate

23.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43004 ranks nationally

Blacklick, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$101,175 Top 18% higher than 82% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 65.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 44.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

11,673

Total Housing Units

11,419

Occupied Units

254

Vacant Units

2.76

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 79.4%
Renter 20.6%

$335,400

Median Home Value

+70% vs state

$1,464

Median Rent

2004

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.3%

YoY Change (2024)

215

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+115%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43004 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +115% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 143
2021 +13.3% 162
2022 +20.2% 195
2023 +4.2% 203
2024 +6.3% 215

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 280 business establishments in ZIP 43004, employing approximately 3,385 people with a combined annual payroll of $192,916,000.

280

Businesses

3,385

Employees

$192.9M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 40 14.3%
Health care and social assistance 35 12.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 28 10.0%
Wholesale trade 22 7.9%
Retail trade 22 7.9%
Construction 21 7.5%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 20 7.1%
Other services (except public administration) 20 7.1%
Finance and insurance 18 6.4%
Accommodation and food services 13 4.6%
Manufacturing 10 3.6%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.9%
Educational services 7 2.5%
Information 6 2.1%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 5 1.8%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 1.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 43004 vs 43054 →

ZIP 43004 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43004 ranks #8 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43004 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 43004 ranks #4 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
43054 New Albany, OH 20,566 4.5 mi
43068 Reynoldsburg, OH 51,836 4.2 mi
43230 Columbus, OH 51,161 3.9 mi
43213 Columbus, OH 30,444 4.8 mi
43062 Pataskala, OH 27,644 6.2 mi
43219 Columbus, OH 27,123 6.4 mi
43109 Brice, OH 118 7.4 mi
43227 Columbus, OH 21,340 6.8 mi
43232 Columbus, OH 42,201 7.5 mi
43147 Pickerington, OH 38,440 8.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

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Pop: 58,424
43081 standard
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Pop: 55,991
43026 standard
Hilliard, OH
Pop: 54,017
43068 standard
Reynoldsburg, OH
Pop: 51,836
43230 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 51,161
43228 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 50,737

Related Areas

Franklin County Blacklick, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43004 in? ▼
ZIP code 43004 (Blacklick) is located in Franklin County, Ohio. Franklin County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/franklin-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43004? ▼
ZIP code 43004 in Blacklick, OH has a population of 22,727 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43004? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43004 is $101,175, which is 33% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43004? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43004 is $335,400, which is 21% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43004? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43004 is White at 48.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43004? ▼
ZIP code 43004 has 280 business establishments employing approximately 3,385 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43004? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43004 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (40), Health care and social assistance (35), Real estate and rental and leasing (28). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43004? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43004 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 115%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43004? ▼
In ZIP code 43004, 65.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 43004? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43004 is 23.5 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43004? ▼
In ZIP code 43004, approximately 79.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 20.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43004? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43004 is 6.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.