PlainZIP

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
$59,266
Median income
$185,800
Median home value
25.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,219. Poverty here runs at 19.5%, with unemployment measured at 5.9%. The typical home here is valued at $185,800 (6% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,281 monthly, and 49.5% of units 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. To put 43204 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43204?

34.0

Median Age

49.7%

Male

50.3%

Female

13.1%

Foreign-Born

White 60.8%
African American 13.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 14.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.7%

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?

$59,266

Median Household Income

-19% vs state

$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

$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 58.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.2%

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

What does housing look like?

19,418

Total Housing Units

17,618

Occupied Units

1,800

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 49.5%
Renter 50.5%

$185,800

Median Home Value

-6% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43204 ranks #2 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 43204 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 43204 ranks #7 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
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

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Pop: 54,017
43068 standard
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Pop: 51,836
43230 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 51,161
43228 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 50,737

Related Areas

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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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.