Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43205
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 12,272
- 1,997/sq mi High-density area
- $60,181
- Median income Below-median income area
- $317,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 44.8%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 29th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,997
- people per sq mi
- 37%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43205 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 43205 (Columbus, OH) rose +5.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 336.0 in 2023 to 352.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43205 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, home to 12,272 residents across 6.1 square miles, a density of 1,997 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43205 reports a modest median household income of $60,181 (18% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $41,673. The poverty rate is 22.4%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $317,300 (61% above the average Ohio ZIP), with only 37.3% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,084.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43205 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 43205
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43205.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
87 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
41 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
39 establishments
- Retail trade 25
Retail trade
25 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing 23
Real estate and rental and leasing
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43205, 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
12,272
Population
6.1
Area (sq mi)
1,997
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43205?
34.9
Median Age
50.5%
Male
49.5%
Female
2.9%
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?
$60,181
Median Household Income
-18% vs state ZIP avg
$41,673
Per Capita Income
22.4%
Poverty Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
20.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43205 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Columbus, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$60,181 29th percentile higher than 29% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio 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
7,407housing units
7,407
Total Housing Units
5,838
Occupied Units
1,569
Vacant Units
2.10
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$317,300
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,084
Median Rent
1938
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
+5.0%
YoY Change (2024)
353
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+253%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43205 have increased 5.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +253% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.4% | 266 |
| 2021 | +11.3% | 296 |
| 2022 | +7.4% | 318 |
| 2023 | +5.8% | 336 |
| 2024 | +5.0% | 353 |
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 295 business establishments in ZIP 43205, employing approximately 15,507 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,215,175,000.
295
Businesses
15,507
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 87 | 29.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 41 | 13.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 39 | 13.2% |
| Retail trade | 25 | 8.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 23 | 7.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 22 | 7.5% |
| Construction | 16 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 5.1% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 1.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 5 | 1.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.7% |
| Educational services | 4 | 1.4% |
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 43205 vs 43203 →
ZIP 43205 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43207
Columbus (43207)
45,144 residents
- 43224
Columbus (43224)
38,699 residents
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
35,495 residents
- 43209
Columbus (43209)
27,228 residents
- 43206
Columbus (43206)
21,864 residents
- 43211
Columbus (43211)
21,600 residents
- 43227
Columbus (43227)
21,340 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 43205 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43205 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43209
Columbus (43209)
$89,713 median income
- 43206
Columbus (43206)
$75,806 median income
- 43215
Columbus (43215)
$74,087 median income
- 43207
Columbus (43207)
$63,310 median income
- 43205
Columbus (43205)
$60,181 median income
- 43224
Columbus (43224)
$53,321 median income
- 43227
Columbus (43227)
$48,159 median income
- 43203
Columbus (43203)
$47,572 median income
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
$43,731 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43205 ranks #5 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43203 | Columbus, OH | 8,108 | 1.1 mi |
| 43206 | Columbus, OH | 21,864 | 1.2 mi |
| 43209 | Columbus, OH | 27,228 | 1.7 mi |
| 43215 | Columbus, OH | 12,790 | 2.7 mi |
| 43207 | Columbus, OH | 45,144 | 4.3 mi |
| 43211 | Columbus, OH | 21,600 | 3.8 mi |
| 43201 | Columbus, OH | 35,495 | 3.1 mi |
| 43222 | Columbus, OH | 4,617 | 3.9 mi |
| 43227 | Columbus, OH | 21,340 | 4.0 mi |
| 43224 | Columbus, OH | 38,699 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43205, 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 (12,272 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 43205 in?
ZIP code 43205 (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 43205?
ZIP code 43205 in Columbus, OH has a population of 12,272 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43205?
The median household income in ZIP 43205 is $60,181, which is 21% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43205?
The median home value in ZIP 43205 is $317,300, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43205?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43205 is African American at 46.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43205?
ZIP code 43205 has 295 business establishments employing approximately 15,507 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43205?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43205 are: Health care and social assistance (87), Professional, scientific, and technical services (41), Other services (except public administration) (39). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43205?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43205 increased by 5.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 253%. 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 43205?
In ZIP code 43205, 67.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 44.8% 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 43205?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43205 is 20.6 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 43205?
In ZIP code 43205, approximately 37.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 62.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43205?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43205 is 22.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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