Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43204
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 42,104
- 1,808/sq mi High-density area
- $59,266
- Median income Below-median income area
- $185,800
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 28th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 40th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,808
- people per sq mi
- 50%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43204 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43204 (Columbus, OH) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.0 in 2023 to 249.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43204 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 42,104 residents across 23.3 square miles, a density of 1,808 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43204 reports a modest median household income of $59,266 (19% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,219. The poverty rate is 19.5%, with unemployment at 5.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $185,800 (6% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,281; 49.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43204 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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 43204
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43204.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
91 establishments
- Construction
Construction
69 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
67 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
56 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
48 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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43204, 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
42,104
Population
23.3
Area (sq mi)
1,808
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43204?
34.0
Median Age
49.7%
Male
50.3%
Female
13.1%
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?
$59,266
Median Household Income
-19% vs state ZIP avg
$32,219
Per Capita Income
19.5%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment Rate
22.3 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43204 ranks nationally
Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$59,266 28th percentile higher than 28% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
19,418housing units
19,418
Total Housing Units
17,618
Occupied Units
1,800
Vacant Units
2.42
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$185,800
Median Home Value
-6% vs state ZIP avg
$1,281
Median Rent
1959
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
+6.9%
YoY Change (2024)
249
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+149%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43204 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +149% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.5% | 164 |
| 2021 | +14.8% | 189 |
| 2022 | +10.4% | 208 |
| 2023 | +11.8% | 233 |
| 2024 | +6.9% | 249 |
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 587 business establishments in ZIP 43204, employing approximately 10,264 people with a combined annual payroll of $611,108,000.
587
Businesses
10,264
Employees
$611.1M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 91 | 15.5% |
| Construction | 69 | 11.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 67 | 11.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 56 | 9.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 48 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 47 | 8.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 41 | 7.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 38 | 6.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 31 | 5.3% |
| Manufacturing | 28 | 4.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 4.1% |
| Finance and insurance | 17 | 2.9% |
| Information | 12 | 2.0% |
| Educational services | 12 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 4 | 0.7% |
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 43204 vs 43222 →
ZIP 43204 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43228
Columbus (43228)
50,737 residents
- 43204
Columbus (43204)
42,104 residents
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
35,495 residents
- 43221
Columbus (43221)
31,265 residents
- 43223
Columbus (43223)
27,366 residents
- 43220
Columbus (43220)
24,989 residents
- 43212 18,551
Columbus (43212)
18,551 residents
- 43215 12,790
Columbus (43215)
12,790 residents
- 43205 12,272
Columbus (43205)
12,272 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43204 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43204 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43221
Columbus (43221)
$118,768 median income
- 43212
Columbus (43212)
$77,257 median income
- 43220
Columbus (43220)
$74,298 median income
- 43215
Columbus (43215)
$74,087 median income
- 43228
Columbus (43228)
$61,713 median income
- 43205
Columbus (43205)
$60,181 median income
- 43204
Columbus (43204)
$59,266 median income
- 43223 $46,911
Columbus (43223)
$46,911 median income
- 43201 $43,731
Columbus (43201)
$43,731 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43204 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43222 | Columbus, OH | 4,617 | 2.5 mi |
| 43228 | Columbus, OH | 50,737 | 2.4 mi |
| 43221 | Columbus, OH | 31,265 | 4.2 mi |
| 43212 | Columbus, OH | 18,551 | 2.8 mi |
| 43215 | Columbus, OH | 12,790 | 3.7 mi |
| 43223 | Columbus, OH | 27,366 | 3.4 mi |
| 43220 | Columbus, OH | 24,989 | 6.0 mi |
| 43210 | Columbus, OH | 9,432 | 4.3 mi |
| 43201 | Columbus, OH | 35,495 | 4.8 mi |
| 43205 | Columbus, OH | 12,272 | 6.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43204, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (42,104 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 43204 in?
ZIP code 43204 (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 43204?
ZIP code 43204 in Columbus, OH has a population of 42,104 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43204?
The median household income in ZIP 43204 is $59,266, which is 22% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43204?
The median home value in ZIP 43204 is $185,800, which is 33% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43204?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43204 is White at 60.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 17.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43204?
ZIP code 43204 has 587 business establishments employing approximately 10,264 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43204?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43204 are: Retail trade (91), Construction (69), Health care and social assistance (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43204?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43204 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 149%. 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 43204?
In ZIP code 43204, 58.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.2% 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 43204?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43204 is 22.3 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 43204?
In ZIP code 43204, approximately 49.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 50.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43204?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43204 is 19.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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