Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43206
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 21,864
- 2,814/sq mi High-density area
- $75,806
- Median income Near-median income area
- $317,300
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 50.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 44%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 31%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,814
- people per sq mi
- 49%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43206 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 43206 (Columbus, OH) rose +3.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 289.0 in 2023 to 298.5 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43206 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 21,864 residents across 7.8 square miles, a density of 2,814 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43206 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $75,806 (4% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $55,683. The poverty rate is 14.5%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. 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 48.7% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,366.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 50.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.2, and the average commute is 20 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43206 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 43206
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43206.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
96 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
63 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
50 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
42 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 43206, 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
21,864
Population
7.8
Area (sq mi)
2,814
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43206?
34.2
Median Age
48.2%
Male
51.8%
Female
4.1%
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?
$75,806
Median Household Income
+4% vs state ZIP avg
$55,683
Per Capita Income
14.5%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43206 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)
$75,806 Top 39% higher than 61% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
12,765housing units
12,765
Total Housing Units
11,136
Occupied Units
1,629
Vacant Units
1.97
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$317,300
Median Home Value
+61% vs state ZIP avg
$1,366
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
+3.3%
YoY Change (2024)
298
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+198%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43206 have increased 3.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +198% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.2% | 230 |
| 2021 | +9.5% | 252 |
| 2022 | +11.9% | 282 |
| 2023 | +2.6% | 289 |
| 2024 | +3.3% | 298 |
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 455 business establishments in ZIP 43206, employing approximately 6,245 people with a combined annual payroll of $363,424,000.
455
Businesses
6,245
Employees
$363.4M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 96 | 21.1% |
| Accommodation and food services | 63 | 13.8% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 12.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 50 | 11.0% |
| Retail trade | 42 | 9.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 35 | 7.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 28 | 6.2% |
| Construction | 26 | 5.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 15 | 3.3% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.4% |
| Information | 10 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 7 | 1.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 6 | 1.3% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 5 | 1.1% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 1.1% |
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 43206 vs 43205 →
ZIP 43206 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
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
35,495 residents
- 43223
Columbus (43223)
27,366 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 43206 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43206 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
- 43227
Columbus (43227)
$48,159 median income
- 43203
Columbus (43203)
$47,572 median income
- 43223
Columbus (43223)
$46,911 median income
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
$43,731 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43206 ranks #2 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43205 | Columbus, OH | 12,272 | 1.2 mi |
| 43203 | Columbus, OH | 8,108 | 2.1 mi |
| 43209 | Columbus, OH | 27,228 | 2.4 mi |
| 43207 | Columbus, OH | 45,144 | 3.3 mi |
| 43215 | Columbus, OH | 12,790 | 2.7 mi |
| 43211 | Columbus, OH | 21,600 | 4.8 mi |
| 43223 | Columbus, OH | 27,366 | 3.4 mi |
| 43201 | Columbus, OH | 35,495 | 3.7 mi |
| 43222 | Columbus, OH | 4,617 | 3.5 mi |
| 43227 | Columbus, OH | 21,340 | 4.5 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43206, 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 (21,864 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 43206 in?
ZIP code 43206 (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 43206?
ZIP code 43206 in Columbus, OH has a population of 21,864 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43206?
The median household income in ZIP 43206 is $75,806, which is 1% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43206?
The median home value in ZIP 43206 is $317,300, which is 14% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43206?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43206 is White at 56.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43206?
ZIP code 43206 has 455 business establishments employing approximately 6,245 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43206?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43206 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (96), Accommodation and food services (63), Health care and social assistance (55). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43206?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43206 increased by 3.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 198%. 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 43206?
In ZIP code 43206, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 50.1% 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 43206?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43206 is 20.4 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 43206?
In ZIP code 43206, approximately 48.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 51.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43206?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43206 is 14.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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