ZIP Code 43203
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Columbus · Franklin County · Ohio
- Population
- 8,108
- Median income
- $47,572
- Median home value
- $319,300
- Bachelor's or higher
- 33.1%
- Land area
- 3.8 sq mi
2,118/sq mi
▼ 38% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▲ 15% vs US
higher than 69% of US ZIPs
Median age 33.5
New York
ZIP code 43203 in Columbus, Ohio has a population of 8,108. The median household income is $47,572, which is 38% below the national average. Median home value is $319,300, 15% above the US average. 33.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43203 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 3.8 square miles in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. The area is home to 8,108 residents, producing a population density of 2,118 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 43203 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43203 sits at $47,572 (35% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,316. The poverty rate stands at 39.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.7%. On housing, the median home value is $319,300 (62% above the state average) with median rent at $978 per month, and 31.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43203 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 43203
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43203.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
25 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
18 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
14 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
11 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
10 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 43203, 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
8,108
Population
3.8
Area (sq mi)
2,118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43203?
33.5
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
11.6%
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?
$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
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?
5,464
Total Housing Units
4,210
Occupied Units
1,254
Vacant Units
2.01
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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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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