PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43203

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

8,108
2,118/sq mi
$47,572
Median income
$319,300
Median home value
33.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
Top 31%
home value, US ZIPs
2,118
people per sq mi
31%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43203 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43203 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, home to 8,108 residents across 3.8 square miles, a density of 2,118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43203 reports a modest median household income of $47,572 (35% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,316. Poverty here runs at 39.5%, with unemployment measured at 9.7%. Housing costs here run $319,300 for a typical home value (62% above the state average), with rent averaging $978 a month; 31.1% of homes are owner-occupied.

A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 33.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.5, 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 43203 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 43203

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43203.

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 43203, 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

8,108

Population

3.8

Area (sq mi)

2,118

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43203?

33.5

Median Age

47.2%

Male

52.8%

Female

11.6%

Foreign-Born

White 31.4%
African American 54.9%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%

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?

$47,572

Median Household Income

-35% vs state

$35,316

Per Capita Income

39.5%

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Unemployment Rate

19.5 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43203 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$47,572 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 58.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.1%

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

What does housing look like?

5,464

Total Housing Units

4,210

Occupied Units

1,254

Vacant Units

2.01

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.1%
Renter 68.9%

$319,300

Median Home Value

+62% vs state

$978

Median Rent

1958

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

+3.7%

YoY Change (2024)

382

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+282%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43203 have increased 3.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +282% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.4% 269
2021 +12.3% 303
2022 +17.2% 355
2023 +4.0% 369
2024 +3.7% 382

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 122 business establishments in ZIP 43203, employing approximately 1,133 people with a combined annual payroll of $61,001,000.

122

Businesses

1,133

Employees

$61.0M

Annual Payroll

11

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 25 20.5%
Other services (except public administration) 18 14.8%
Retail trade 14 11.5%
Accommodation and food services 11 9.0%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 8.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 9 7.4%
Construction 8 6.6%
Finance and insurance 6 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 4.9%
Transportation and warehousing 4 3.3%
Educational services 4 3.3%

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 43203 vs 43205 →

ZIP 43203 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 43203 ranks #0 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 43203 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 43203 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
43205 Columbus, OH 12,272 1.1 mi
43206 Columbus, OH 21,864 2.1 mi
43211 Columbus, OH 21,600 2.7 mi
43201 Columbus, OH 35,495 2.1 mi
43215 Columbus, OH 12,790 2.4 mi
43209 Columbus, OH 27,228 2.4 mi
43224 Columbus, OH 38,699 4.8 mi
43222 Columbus, OH 4,617 3.6 mi
43219 Columbus, OH 27,123 3.4 mi
43207 Columbus, OH 45,144 5.3 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 43203 in? ▼
ZIP code 43203 (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 43203? ▼
ZIP code 43203 in Columbus, OH has a population of 8,108 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43203? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43203 is $47,572, which is 38% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43203? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43203 is $319,300, which is 15% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43203? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43203 is African American at 54.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43203? ▼
ZIP code 43203 has 122 business establishments employing approximately 1,133 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43203? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43203 are: Health care and social assistance (25), Other services (except public administration) (18), Retail trade (14). There are 11 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43203? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43203 increased by 3.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 282%. 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 43203? ▼
In ZIP code 43203, 58.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 33.1% 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 43203? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43203 is 19.5 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 43203? ▼
In ZIP code 43203, approximately 31.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43203? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43203 is 39.5% 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.