PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43211

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

21,600
1,768/sq mi
$42,579
Median income
$112,700
Median home value
13.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
14th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,768
people per sq mi
41%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43211 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43211 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 21,600 residents across 12.2 square miles, a density of 1,768 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43211 reports a modest median household income of $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%. Housing costs here run $112,700 for a typical home value (43% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,117 a month; 40.6% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 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 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 43211

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

21,600

Population

12.2

Area (sq mi)

1,768

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 43211 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,579 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 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)

How have home values changed over time?

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 43211 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 43211 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 43211 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 43211 ranks #null 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
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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Pop: 58,424
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Pop: 55,991
43026 standard
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Pop: 54,017
43068 standard
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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 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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.