Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43209
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 27,228
- 1,685/sq mi High-density area
- $89,713
- Median income Above-median income area
- $392,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 21%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,685
- people per sq mi
- 58%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43209 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 43209 (Columbus, OH) rose +4.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 248.0 in 2023 to 260.1 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43209 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 27,228 residents across 16.2 square miles, a density of 1,685 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43209 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $89,713 (23% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $62,488. The poverty rate is 8.0%, with unemployment at 4.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $392,500 (99% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,154; 57.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 58.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.8, 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 43209 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 43209
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43209.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
75 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
74 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
67 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
65 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
59 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 43209, 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
27,228
Population
16.2
Area (sq mi)
1,685
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43209?
38.8
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
5.1%
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?
$89,713
Median Household Income
+23% vs state ZIP avg
$62,488
Per Capita Income
8.0%
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43209 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)
$89,713 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
12,623housing units
12,623
Total Housing Units
11,789
Occupied Units
834
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$392,500
Median Home Value
+99% vs state ZIP avg
$1,154
Median Rent
1956
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
+4.9%
YoY Change (2024)
260
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+160%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43209 have increased 4.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +160% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +3.9% | 187 |
| 2021 | +8.8% | 204 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 232 |
| 2023 | +7.0% | 248 |
| 2024 | +4.9% | 260 |
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 549 business establishments in ZIP 43209, employing approximately 6,987 people with a combined annual payroll of $302,564,000.
549
Businesses
6,987
Employees
$302.6M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 75 | 13.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 74 | 13.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 67 | 12.2% |
| Health care and social assistance | 65 | 11.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 59 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 49 | 8.9% |
| Finance and insurance | 38 | 6.9% |
| Construction | 24 | 4.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 24 | 4.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 16 | 2.9% |
| Information | 12 | 2.2% |
| Manufacturing | 11 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 1.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 7 | 1.3% |
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 43209 vs 43205 →
ZIP 43209 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
- 43232
Columbus (43232)
42,201 residents
- 43213
Columbus (43213)
30,444 residents
- 43209
Columbus (43209)
27,228 residents
- 43219
Columbus (43219)
27,123 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
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43209 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43209 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
- 43213
Columbus (43213)
$54,704 median income
- 43219
Columbus (43219)
$52,094 median income
- 43232
Columbus (43232)
$51,417 median income
- 43227
Columbus (43227)
$48,159 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43209 ranks the highest 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 | 1.7 mi |
| 43227 | Columbus, OH | 21,340 | 2.2 mi |
| 43206 | Columbus, OH | 21,864 | 2.4 mi |
| 43203 | Columbus, OH | 8,108 | 2.4 mi |
| 43219 | Columbus, OH | 27,123 | 3.7 mi |
| 43213 | Columbus, OH | 30,444 | 3.5 mi |
| 43207 | Columbus, OH | 45,144 | 4.4 mi |
| 43232 | Columbus, OH | 42,201 | 3.9 mi |
| 43215 | Columbus, OH | 12,790 | 4.5 mi |
| 43211 | Columbus, OH | 21,600 | 4.6 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43209, 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 (27,228 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 43209 in?
ZIP code 43209 (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 43209?
ZIP code 43209 in Columbus, OH has a population of 27,228 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43209?
The median household income in ZIP 43209 is $89,713, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43209?
The median home value in ZIP 43209 is $392,500, which is 41% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43209?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43209 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.8% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43209?
ZIP code 43209 has 549 business establishments employing approximately 6,987 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43209?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43209 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (75), Other services (except public administration) (74), Accommodation and food services (67). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43209?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43209 increased by 4.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 160%. 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 43209?
In ZIP code 43209, 76.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 58.6% 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 43209?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43209 is 20.0 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 43209?
In ZIP code 43209, approximately 57.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43209?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43209 is 8.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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