ZIP Code 43202
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Columbus · Franklin County · Ohio
- Population
- 20,251
- Median income
- $69,524
- Median home value
- $341,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 58.7%
- Land area
- 6.5 sq mi
3,118/sq mi
▼ 9% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
▲ 23% vs US
higher than 72% of US ZIPs
Median age 30.5
New York
ZIP code 43202 in Columbus, Ohio has a population of 20,251. The median household income is $69,524, which is 9% below the national average. Median home value is $341,400, 23% above the US average. 58.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43202 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.5 square miles in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. The area is home to 20,251 residents, producing a population density of 3,118 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43202 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43202 sits at $69,524 (5% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $42,372. The poverty rate stands at 21.5% and the unemployment rate at 4.8%. On housing, the median home value is $341,400 (73% above the state average) with median rent at $1,183 per month, and 30.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43202 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 58.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 30.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 43202 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 43202
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43202.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
77 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
47 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
35 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 23
Health care and social assistance
23 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 43202?
30.5
Median Age
52.3%
Male
47.7%
Female
14.9%
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?
$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
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?
10,412
Total Housing Units
9,856
Occupied Units
556
Vacant Units
2.12
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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