PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43212

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

18,551
1,996/sq mi
$77,257
Median income
$533,700
Median home value
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs an above-median household income with upper-quartile home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 42%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 12%
home value, US ZIPs
1,996
people per sq mi
32%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43212 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43212 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, home to 18,551 residents across 9.3 square miles, a density of 1,996 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43212 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $77,257 (6% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $73,125. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 1.6%. On housing, the median home value is $533,700 (171% above the state average) with median rent at $1,428 per month, and 31.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. To put 43212 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 43212

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43212.

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 43212, 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

18,551

Population

9.3

Area (sq mi)

1,996

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43212?

31.5

Median Age

47.6%

Male

52.4%

Female

6.3%

Foreign-Born

White 82.8%
African American 3.4%
Asian 5.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%

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?

$77,257

Median Household Income

+6% vs state

$73,125

Per Capita Income

12.3%

Poverty Rate

1.6%

Unemployment Rate

20.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43212 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$77,257 Top 42% higher than 58% 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 83.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 77.1%

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

What does housing look like?

13,806

Total Housing Units

12,697

Occupied Units

1,109

Vacant Units

1.83

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 31.8%
Renter 68.2%

$533,700

Median Home Value

+171% vs state

$1,428

Median Rent

1966

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

+6.9%

YoY Change (2024)

303

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+203%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43212 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +203% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +5.5% 233
2021 +7.5% 251
2022 +10.0% 276
2023 +2.9% 284
2024 +6.9% 303

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 973 business establishments in ZIP 43212, employing approximately 16,465 people with a combined annual payroll of $896,193,000.

973

Businesses

16,465

Employees

$896.2M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 158 16.2%
Other services (except public administration) 125 12.8%
Accommodation and food services 117 12.0%
Retail trade 106 10.9%
Health care and social assistance 88 9.0%
Finance and insurance 72 7.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 67 6.9%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 50 5.1%
Construction 34 3.5%
Wholesale trade 34 3.5%
Manufacturing 33 3.4%
Information 33 3.4%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 2.6%
Educational services 16 1.6%
Transportation and warehousing 7 0.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 6 0.6%

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 43212 vs 43222 →

ZIP 43212 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 43212 ranks #7 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 43212 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 43212 ranks #3 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
43222 Columbus, OH 4,617 1.8 mi
43210 Columbus, OH 9,432 1.6 mi
43201 Columbus, OH 35,495 2.2 mi
43215 Columbus, OH 12,790 2.1 mi
43202 Columbus, OH 20,251 2.8 mi
43223 Columbus, OH 27,366 4.1 mi
43204 Columbus, OH 42,104 2.8 mi
43221 Columbus, OH 31,265 3.1 mi
43203 Columbus, OH 8,108 4.0 mi
43214 Columbus, OH 24,650 4.6 mi

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43068 standard
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Related Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43212 in? ▼
ZIP code 43212 (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 43212? ▼
ZIP code 43212 in Columbus, OH has a population of 18,551 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43212? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43212 is $77,257, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43212? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43212 is $533,700, which is 92% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43212? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43212 is White at 82.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43212? ▼
ZIP code 43212 has 973 business establishments employing approximately 16,465 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43212? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43212 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (158), Other services (except public administration) (125), Accommodation and food services (117). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43212? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43212 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 203%. 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 43212? ▼
In ZIP code 43212, 83.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 77.1% 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 43212? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43212 is 20.1 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 43212? ▼
In ZIP code 43212, approximately 31.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 68.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43212? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43212 is 12.3% 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.