PlainZIP

Hilliard, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43026

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

54,017
595/sq mi
$111,440
Median income
$347,900
Median home value
54.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 13%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 27%
home value, US ZIPs
595
people per sq mi
68%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43026 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43026 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Hilliard, Franklin County, Ohio, with 54,017 residents across 90.8 square miles, a density of 595 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43026 skews affluent, with a median household income of $111,440 (53% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $51,328. Poverty here runs at 8.7%, with unemployment measured at 3.9%. On housing, the median home value is $347,900 (76% above the state average) with median rent at $1,480 per month, and 68.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 54.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.4, and the average commute is 23 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43026, plus 6 more within Franklin County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 43026

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Hilliard, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43026.

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 43026, Hilliard, 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

54,017

Population

90.8

Area (sq mi)

595

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43026?

35.4

Median Age

49.6%

Male

50.4%

Female

12.2%

Foreign-Born

White 75.9%
African American 6.3%
Asian 6.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%

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?

$111,440

Median Household Income

+53% vs state

$51,328

Per Capita Income

8.7%

Poverty Rate

3.9%

Unemployment Rate

22.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43026 ranks nationally

Hilliard, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$111,440 Top 13% higher than 87% 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 70.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.6%

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

What does housing look like?

25,932

Total Housing Units

24,801

Occupied Units

1,131

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 68.3%
Renter 31.7%

$347,900

Median Home Value

+76% vs state

$1,480

Median Rent

1995

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

+5.4%

YoY Change (2024)

248

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+148%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43026 have increased 5.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.8% 165
2021 +12.2% 185
2022 +18.6% 219
2023 +7.4% 235
2024 +5.4% 248

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 1,466 business establishments in ZIP 43026, employing approximately 20,895 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,069,709,000.

1,466

Businesses

20,895

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 213 14.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 161 11.0%
Accommodation and food services 160 10.9%
Retail trade 152 10.4%
Other services (except public administration) 117 8.0%
Construction 106 7.2%
Real estate and rental and leasing 103 7.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 95 6.5%
Finance and insurance 83 5.7%
Wholesale trade 66 4.5%
Transportation and warehousing 65 4.4%
Manufacturing 37 2.5%
Information 35 2.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 33 2.3%
Educational services 29 2.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 7 0.5%
Industries not classified 3 0.2%

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

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 43026 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 43026 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 43026 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 43026 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
43002 Amlin, OH 2,262 2.9 mi
43119 Galloway, OH 27,698 6.1 mi
43016 Dublin, OH 31,306 5.5 mi
43221 Columbus, OH 31,265 5.7 mi
43228 Columbus, OH 50,737 5.1 mi
43220 Columbus, OH 24,989 6.3 mi
43017 Dublin, OH 37,626 7.1 mi
43204 Columbus, OH 42,104 6.9 mi
43064 Plain City, OH 12,580 7.5 mi
43212 Columbus, OH 18,551 8.0 mi

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Pop: 58,424
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Pop: 55,991
43068 standard
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Pop: 51,836
43230 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 51,161
43228 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 50,737
43229 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 46,347

Related Areas

Franklin County Hilliard, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43026 in? ▼
ZIP code 43026 (Hilliard) 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 43026? ▼
ZIP code 43026 in Hilliard, OH has a population of 54,017 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43026? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43026 is $111,440, which is 46% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43026? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43026 is $347,900, which is 25% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43026? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43026 is White at 75.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43026? ▼
ZIP code 43026 has 1,466 business establishments employing approximately 20,895 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43026? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43026 are: Health care and social assistance (213), Professional, scientific, and technical services (161), Accommodation and food services (160). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43026? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43026 increased by 5.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 43026? ▼
In ZIP code 43026, 70.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 54.6% 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 43026? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43026 is 22.6 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 43026? ▼
In ZIP code 43026, approximately 68.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 31.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43026? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43026 is 8.7% 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.