Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43085
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 23,258
- 1,219/sq mi High-density area
- $112,517
- Median income Above-median income area
- $407,100
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs an upper-quartile household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 20%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,219
- people per sq mi
- 71%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43085 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43085 (Columbus, OH) rose +2.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 243.8 in 2023 to 249.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43085 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 23,258 residents across 19.1 square miles, a density of 1,219 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43085 skews affluent, with a median household income of $112,517 (54% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $59,521. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 6.6% and unemployment is 3.9%. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $407,100 (106% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 70.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,520.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 60.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 19 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43085 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 43085
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43085.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
170 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
168 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
106 establishments
- Construction
Construction
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
75 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, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43085, Columbus, 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
23,258
Population
19.1
Area (sq mi)
1,219
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43085?
39.2
Median Age
47.5%
Male
52.5%
Female
11.5%
Foreign-Born
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?
$112,517
Median Household Income
+54% vs state ZIP avg
$59,521
Per Capita Income
6.6%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
18.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43085 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Columbus, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$112,517 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
11,171housing units
11,171
Total Housing Units
10,727
Occupied Units
444
Vacant Units
2.46
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$407,100
Median Home Value
+106% vs state ZIP avg
$1,520
Median Rent
1973
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
+2.3%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43085 have increased 2.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.0% | 180 |
| 2021 | +10.3% | 198 |
| 2022 | +15.4% | 229 |
| 2023 | +6.6% | 244 |
| 2024 | +2.3% | 249 |
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 1,008 business establishments in ZIP 43085, employing approximately 18,851 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,083,052,000.
1,008
Businesses
18,851
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 170 | 16.9% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 168 | 16.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 106 | 10.5% |
| Construction | 76 | 7.5% |
| Retail trade | 75 | 7.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 70 | 6.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 69 | 6.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 65 | 6.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 56 | 5.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 43 | 4.3% |
| Educational services | 23 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 22 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 20 | 2.0% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 16 | 1.6% |
| Information | 16 | 1.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 12 | 1.2% |
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 43085 vs 43235 →
ZIP 43085 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43229
Columbus (43229)
46,347 residents
- 43224
Columbus (43224)
38,699 residents
- 43235
Columbus (43235)
38,493 residents
- 43220
Columbus (43220)
24,989 residents
- 43035
Lewis Center (43035)
24,721 residents
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
24,650 residents
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
23,258 residents
- 43202
Columbus (43202)
20,251 residents
- 43231
Columbus (43231)
19,685 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43085 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43085 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43035
Lewis Center (43035)
$154,683 median income
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
$112,517 median income
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
$94,183 median income
- 43235
Columbus (43235)
$86,666 median income
- 43240
Columbus (43240)
$82,895 median income
- 43220
Columbus (43220)
$74,298 median income
- 43231
Columbus (43231)
$73,986 median income
- 43202
Columbus (43202)
$69,524 median income
- 43229 $57,561
Columbus (43229)
$57,561 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43085 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43235 | Columbus, OH | 38,493 | 1.9 mi |
| 43214 | Columbus, OH | 24,650 | 3.3 mi |
| 43229 | Columbus, OH | 46,347 | 2.3 mi |
| 43240 | Columbus, OH | 3,469 | 3.6 mi |
| 43202 | Columbus, OH | 20,251 | 5.4 mi |
| 43231 | Columbus, OH | 19,685 | 4.3 mi |
| 43210 | Columbus, OH | 9,432 | 6.6 mi |
| 43224 | Columbus, OH | 38,699 | 4.7 mi |
| 43220 | Columbus, OH | 24,989 | 4.6 mi |
| 43035 | Lewis Center, OH | 24,721 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43085, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (23,258 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 43085 in?
ZIP code 43085 (Columbus) 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 43085?
ZIP code 43085 in Columbus, OH has a population of 23,258 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43085?
The median household income in ZIP 43085 is $112,517, which is 47% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43085?
The median home value in ZIP 43085 is $407,100, which is 46% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43085?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43085 is White at 71.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 7.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43085?
ZIP code 43085 has 1,008 business establishments employing approximately 18,851 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43085?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43085 are: Health care and social assistance (170), Professional, scientific, and technical services (168), Finance and insurance (106). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43085?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43085 increased by 2.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 43085?
In ZIP code 43085, 74.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 60.7% 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 43085?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43085 is 18.9 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 43085?
In ZIP code 43085, approximately 70.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 29.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43085?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43085 is 6.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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