PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43207

Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

45,144
748/sq mi
$63,310
Median income
$180,800
Median home value
17.1%
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.

35th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
748
people per sq mi
59%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43207 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43207 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 45,144 residents across 60.3 square miles, a density of 748 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43207 reports a modest median household income of $63,310 (13% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $30,806. Local economic indicators show a 18.0% poverty rate alongside 6.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $180,800 (8% below the state average), median rent at $1,161 a month, and owner-occupancy at 59.0%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43207, plus 6 more within Franklin County, give a clearer read than the national average alone.

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 43207

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43207.

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 43207, 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

45,144

Population

60.3

Area (sq mi)

748

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43207?

38.8

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

4.4%

Foreign-Born

White 57.5%
African American 29.1%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%

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?

$63,310

Median Household Income

-13% vs state

$30,806

Per Capita Income

18.0%

Poverty Rate

6.8%

Unemployment Rate

21.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43207 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$63,310 35th percentile higher than 35% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 56.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 17.1%

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

What does housing look like?

21,304

Total Housing Units

19,307

Occupied Units

1,997

Vacant Units

2.42

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 59.0%
Renter 41.0%

$180,800

Median Home Value

-8% vs state

$1,161

Median Rent

1965

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

+3.5%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43207 have increased 3.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +10.0% 175
2021 +12.4% 197
2022 +12.5% 221
2023 +9.2% 242
2024 +3.5% 250

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 818 business establishments in ZIP 43207, employing approximately 19,877 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,102,441,000.

818

Businesses

19,877

Employees

$1.1B

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 123 15.0%
Transportation and warehousing 99 12.1%
Other services (except public administration) 87 10.6%
Manufacturing 79 9.7%
Health care and social assistance 74 9.1%
Wholesale trade 70 8.6%
Accommodation and food services 66 8.1%
Construction 65 8.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 46 5.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 37 4.5%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 25 3.1%
Finance and insurance 14 1.7%
Information 10 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 8 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.7%
Educational services 5 0.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 43207 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 43207 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43207 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 43207 ranks #4 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
43206 Columbus, OH 21,864 3.3 mi
43205 Columbus, OH 12,272 4.3 mi
43203 Columbus, OH 8,108 5.3 mi
43209 Columbus, OH 27,228 4.4 mi
43223 Columbus, OH 27,366 4.4 mi
43217 Columbus, OH 2,602 5.7 mi
43137 Lockbourne, OH 2,388 6.2 mi
43232 Columbus, OH 42,201 5.2 mi
43215 Columbus, OH 12,790 5.5 mi
43227 Columbus, OH 21,340 5.2 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

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Pop: 58,424
43081 standard
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Pop: 55,991
43026 standard
Hilliard, OH
Pop: 54,017
43068 standard
Reynoldsburg, OH
Pop: 51,836
43230 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 51,161
43228 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 50,737

Related Areas

Franklin County Columbus, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43207 in? ▼
ZIP code 43207 (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 43207? ▼
ZIP code 43207 in Columbus, OH has a population of 45,144 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43207? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43207 is $63,310, which is 17% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43207? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43207 is $180,800, which is 35% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43207? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43207 is White at 57.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43207? ▼
ZIP code 43207 has 818 business establishments employing approximately 19,877 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43207? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43207 are: Retail trade (123), Transportation and warehousing (99), Other services (except public administration) (87). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43207? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43207 increased by 3.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 43207? ▼
In ZIP code 43207, 56.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.1% 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 43207? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43207 is 21.1 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 43207? ▼
In ZIP code 43207, approximately 59.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43207? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43207 is 18.0% 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.