Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43210
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 9,432
- 2,336/sq mi High-density area
- $34,423
- Median income Below-median income area
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a suburban-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 2,336
- people per sq mi
- 0%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43210 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43210 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, home to 9,432 residents across 4.0 square miles, a density of 2,336 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43210 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $34,423 (53% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $4,565. Unemployment is 13.5%, an important qualifier alongside the household-income figure. The ACS does not report a median home value for this ZIP, so housing cost context is limited to the available tenure and rent fields.
This is a highly-educated ZIP: 79.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 19.3, and the average commute is 13 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43210 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 43210
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43210.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
16 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
9 establishments
- Retail trade 4
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 43210, 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
9,432
Population
4.0
Area (sq mi)
2,336
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43210?
19.3
Median Age
47.1%
Male
52.9%
Female
10.7%
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?
$34,423
Median Household Income
-53% vs state ZIP avg
$4,565
Per Capita Income
14.3%
Poverty Rate
13.5%
Unemployment Rate
12.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43210 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)
$34,423 3rd percentile higher than 3% 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
234housing units
234
Total Housing Units
26
Occupied Units
208
Vacant Units
1.88
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
1962
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 52 business establishments in ZIP 43210, employing approximately 11,062 people with a combined annual payroll of $912,834,000.
52
Businesses
11,062
Employees
$912.8M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 16 | 30.8% |
| Accommodation and food services | 15 | 28.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 9 | 17.3% |
| Retail trade | 4 | 7.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 5.8% |
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 43210 vs 43202 →
ZIP 43210 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
35,495 residents
- 43221
Columbus (43221)
31,265 residents
- 43223
Columbus (43223)
27,366 residents
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
24,650 residents
- 43211
Columbus (43211)
21,600 residents
- 43202
Columbus (43202)
20,251 residents
- 43212
Columbus (43212)
18,551 residents
- 43215 12,790
Columbus (43215)
12,790 residents
- 43210 9,432
Columbus (43210)
9,432 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43210 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43210 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43221
Columbus (43221)
$118,768 median income
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
$94,183 median income
- 43212
Columbus (43212)
$77,257 median income
- 43215
Columbus (43215)
$74,087 median income
- 43202
Columbus (43202)
$69,524 median income
- 43203
Columbus (43203)
$47,572 median income
- 43223 $46,911
Columbus (43223)
$46,911 median income
- 43201 $43,731
Columbus (43201)
$43,731 median income
- 43211 $42,579
Columbus (43211)
$42,579 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43210 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43202 | Columbus, OH | 20,251 | 1.2 mi |
| 43201 | Columbus, OH | 35,495 | 1.5 mi |
| 43212 | Columbus, OH | 18,551 | 1.6 mi |
| 43215 | Columbus, OH | 12,790 | 2.7 mi |
| 43214 | Columbus, OH | 24,650 | 3.2 mi |
| 43222 | Columbus, OH | 4,617 | 3.1 mi |
| 43211 | Columbus, OH | 21,600 | 2.7 mi |
| 43221 | Columbus, OH | 31,265 | 3.1 mi |
| 43203 | Columbus, OH | 8,108 | 3.6 mi |
| 43223 | Columbus, OH | 27,366 | 5.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43210, 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 (9,432 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 43210 in?
ZIP code 43210 (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 43210?
ZIP code 43210 in Columbus, OH has a population of 9,432 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43210?
The median household income in ZIP 43210 is $34,423, which is 55% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43210?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43210 is White at 66.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43210?
ZIP code 43210 has 52 business establishments employing approximately 11,062 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43210?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43210 are: Health care and social assistance (16), Accommodation and food services (15), Other services (except public administration) (9). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43210?
In ZIP code 43210, 79.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 79.4% 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 43210?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43210 is 12.7 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 is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43210?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43210 is 14.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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