ZIP Code 43211

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Columbus · Franklin County · Ohio

Population
21,600

1,768/sq mi

Median income
$42,579

▼ 44% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$112,700

▼ 59% vs US

higher than 14% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
13.7%

Median age 33.4

Land area
12.2 sq mi

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ZIP code 43211 in Columbus, Ohio has a population of 21,600. The median household income is $42,579, which is 44% below the national average. Median home value is $112,700, 59% below the US average. 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43211 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 12.2 square miles in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. The area is home to 21,600 residents, producing a population density of 1,768 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43211 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43211 sits at $42,579 (42% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $20,271. The poverty rate stands at 36.7% and the unemployment rate at 12.0%. On housing, the median home value is $112,700 (43% below the state average) with median rent at $1,117 per month, and 40.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43211 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 13.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.4, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 43211 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 43211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43211.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43211, Columbus, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,600

Population

12.2

Area (sq mi)

1,768

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43211?

33.4

Median Age

48.5%

Male

51.5%

Female

8.9%

Foreign-Born

White 20.4%
African American 60.2%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 13.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%

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?

$42,579

Median Household Income

-42% vs state

$20,271

Per Capita Income

36.7%

Poverty Rate

12.0%

Unemployment Rate

20.8 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.7%

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

What does housing look like?

9,722

Total Housing Units

8,475

Occupied Units

1,247

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 40.6%
Renter 59.4%

$112,700

Median Home Value

-43% vs state

$1,117

Median Rent

1951

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+8.2%

YoY Change (2024)

257

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+157%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43211 have increased 8.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +157% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +16.9% 156
2021 +22.1% 190
2022 +14.6% 218
2023 +9.0% 238
2024 +8.2% 257

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 223 business establishments in ZIP 43211, employing approximately 3,165 people with a combined annual payroll of $153,896,000.

223

Businesses

3,165

Employees

$153.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 55 24.7%
Health care and social assistance 43 19.3%
Other services (except public administration) 28 12.6%
Construction 19 8.5%
Accommodation and food services 17 7.6%
Transportation and warehousing 12 5.4%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 12 5.4%
Wholesale trade 10 4.5%
Manufacturing 7 3.1%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 3.1%
Finance and insurance 3 1.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 3 1.4%
Educational services 3 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 3 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 43211 vs 43224 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
43224 Columbus, OH 38,699 2.2 mi
43203 Columbus, OH 8,108 2.7 mi
43201 Columbus, OH 35,495 2.0 mi
43202 Columbus, OH 20,251 2.3 mi
43219 Columbus, OH 27,123 2.7 mi
43210 Columbus, OH 9,432 2.7 mi
43205 Columbus, OH 12,272 3.8 mi
43206 Columbus, OH 21,864 4.8 mi
43229 Columbus, OH 46,347 5.1 mi
43215 Columbus, OH 12,790 3.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43211 in?
ZIP code 43211 (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 43211?
ZIP code 43211 in Columbus, OH has a population of 21,600 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43211?
The median household income in ZIP 43211 is $42,579, which is 44% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43211?
The median home value in ZIP 43211 is $112,700, which is 59% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43211?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43211 is African American at 60.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 12.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43211?
ZIP code 43211 has 223 business establishments employing approximately 3,165 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43211?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43211 are: Retail trade (55), Health care and social assistance (43), Other services (except public administration) (28). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43211?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43211 increased by 8.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 157%. 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 43211?
In ZIP code 43211, 55.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 13.7% 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 43211?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43211 is 20.8 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 43211?
In ZIP code 43211, approximately 40.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 59.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43211?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43211 is 36.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Columbus, OH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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