PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43202

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

20,251
3,118/sq mi
$69,524
Median income
$341,400
Median home value
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 28%
home value, US ZIPs
3,118
people per sq mi
30%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43202 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43202 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 20,251 residents across 6.5 square miles, a density of 3,118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43202 reports a modest median household income of $69,524 (5% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,372. Local economic indicators show a 21.5% poverty rate alongside 4.8% unemployment. Housing costs here run $341,400 for a typical home value (73% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,183 a month; 30.3% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 43202 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 43202

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43202.

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 43202, 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

20,251

Population

6.5

Area (sq mi)

3,118

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43202?

30.5

Median Age

52.3%

Male

47.7%

Female

14.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.8%
African American 5.7%
Asian 8.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%

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?

$69,524

Median Household Income

-5% vs state

$42,372

Per Capita Income

21.5%

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Unemployment Rate

20.0 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43202 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$69,524 46th percentile higher than 46% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $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 72.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 58.7%

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

What does housing look like?

10,412

Total Housing Units

9,856

Occupied Units

556

Vacant Units

2.12

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 30.3%
Renter 69.7%

$341,400

Median Home Value

+73% vs state

$1,183

Median Rent

1951

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

+6.6%

YoY Change (2024)

282

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+182%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43202 have increased 6.6% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +182% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 206
2021 +9.8% 226
2022 +11.4% 251
2023 +5.3% 265
2024 +6.6% 282

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 303 business establishments in ZIP 43202, employing approximately 4,762 people with a combined annual payroll of $309,871,000.

303

Businesses

4,762

Employees

$309.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Accommodation and food services 77 25.4%
Retail trade 47 15.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 46 15.2%
Other services (except public administration) 35 11.6%
Health care and social assistance 23 7.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 16 5.3%
Construction 15 5.0%
Information 8 2.6%
Wholesale trade 7 2.3%
Finance and insurance 6 2.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 2.0%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 2.0%
Manufacturing 5 1.6%
Educational services 3 1.0%

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 43202 vs 43210 →

ZIP 43202 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 43202 ranks #7 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 43202 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 43202 ranks #6 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 1.2 mi
43214 Columbus, OH 24,650 2.1 mi
43201 Columbus, OH 35,495 2.2 mi
43211 Columbus, OH 21,600 2.3 mi
43215 Columbus, OH 12,790 3.8 mi
43212 Columbus, OH 18,551 2.8 mi
43221 Columbus, OH 31,265 3.4 mi
43224 Columbus, OH 38,699 2.9 mi
43085 Columbus, OH 23,258 5.4 mi
43222 Columbus, OH 4,617 4.3 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 Columbus, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43202 in? ▼
ZIP code 43202 (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 43202? ▼
ZIP code 43202 in Columbus, OH has a population of 20,251 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43202? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43202 is $69,524, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43202? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43202 is $341,400, which is 23% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43202? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43202 is White at 75.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43202? ▼
ZIP code 43202 has 303 business establishments employing approximately 4,762 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43202? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43202 are: Accommodation and food services (77), Retail trade (47), Professional, scientific, and technical services (46). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43202? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43202 increased by 6.6% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 182%. 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 43202? ▼
In ZIP code 43202, 72.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.7% 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 43202? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43202 is 20.0 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 43202? ▼
In ZIP code 43202, approximately 30.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 69.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43202? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43202 is 21.5% 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.