PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43201

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

35,495
4,444/sq mi
$43,731
Median income
$440,000
Median home value
61.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with upper-quartile home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

8th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 17%
home value, US ZIPs
4,444
people per sq mi
17%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43201 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43201 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 35,495 residents across 8.0 square miles, a density of 4,444 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43201 reports a modest median household income of $43,731 (40% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,668. 43.8% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.4%. Median home value sits at $440,000 (123% above the state average), median rent at $1,325 a month, and owner-occupancy at 16.6%.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 61.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 23.2, and the average commute is 17 minutes. To put 43201 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 43201

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43201.

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 43201, 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

35,495

Population

8.0

Area (sq mi)

4,444

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43201?

23.2

Median Age

51.9%

Male

48.1%

Female

8.8%

Foreign-Born

White 68.0%
African American 14.1%
Asian 7.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.9%

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?

$43,731

Median Household Income

-40% vs state

$33,668

Per Capita Income

43.8%

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Unemployment Rate

17.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43201 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$43,731 8th percentile higher than 8% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $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 73.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 61.5%

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

What does housing look like?

18,126

Total Housing Units

15,380

Occupied Units

2,746

Vacant Units

2.08

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 16.6%
Renter 83.4%

$440,000

Median Home Value

+123% vs state

$1,325

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

+3.1%

YoY Change (2024)

290

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+190%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43201 have increased 3.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +190% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.0% 233
2021 +9.0% 253
2022 +7.1% 271
2023 +3.8% 282
2024 +3.1% 290

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 687 business establishments in ZIP 43201, employing approximately 12,049 people with a combined annual payroll of $645,048,000.

687

Businesses

12,049

Employees

$645.0M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 189 27.5%
Other services (except public administration) 91 13.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 67 9.8%
Retail trade 65 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 59 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 57 8.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 33 4.8%
Finance and insurance 28 4.1%
Construction 27 3.9%
Manufacturing 16 2.3%
Wholesale trade 16 2.3%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 13 1.9%
Transportation and warehousing 10 1.5%
Information 10 1.5%
Educational services 6 0.9%

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 43201 vs 43210 →

ZIP 43201 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 43201 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 43201 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 43201 ranks #8 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
43210 Columbus, OH 9,432 1.5 mi
43215 Columbus, OH 12,790 1.8 mi
43202 Columbus, OH 20,251 2.2 mi
43212 Columbus, OH 18,551 2.2 mi
43211 Columbus, OH 21,600 2.0 mi
43203 Columbus, OH 8,108 2.1 mi
43222 Columbus, OH 4,617 2.8 mi
43205 Columbus, OH 12,272 3.1 mi
43206 Columbus, OH 21,864 3.7 mi
43214 Columbus, OH 24,650 4.3 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

43123 standard
Grove City, OH
Pop: 58,424
43081 standard
Westerville, OH
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 Columbus, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43201 in? ▼
ZIP code 43201 (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 43201? ▼
ZIP code 43201 in Columbus, OH has a population of 35,495 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43201? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43201 is $43,731, which is 43% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43201? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43201 is $440,000, which is 58% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43201? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43201 is White at 68.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.9% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43201? ▼
ZIP code 43201 has 687 business establishments employing approximately 12,049 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43201? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43201 are: Accommodation and food services (189), Other services (except public administration) (91), Professional, scientific, and technical services (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43201? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43201 increased by 3.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 190%. 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 43201? ▼
In ZIP code 43201, 73.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 61.5% 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 43201? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43201 is 17.1 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 43201? ▼
In ZIP code 43201, approximately 16.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 83.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43201? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43201 is 43.8% 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.