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 High-density area
- $77,257
- Median income Near-median income area
- $533,700
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 77.1%
- 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, 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43212 (Columbus, OH) rose +6.9% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 283.5 in 2023 to 303.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $73,125. The poverty rate is 12.3%, with unemployment at 1.6%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $533,700 (171% above the average Ohio ZIP), with only 31.8% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,428.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43212 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 43212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43212.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
158 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
125 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
117 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
106 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
88 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43212?
31.5
Median Age
47.6%
Male
52.4%
Female
6.3%
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?
$77,257
Median Household Income
+6% vs state ZIP avg
$73,125
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43212 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)
$77,257 Top 36% higher than 64% 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
13,806housing units
13,806
Total Housing Units
12,697
Occupied Units
1,109
Vacant Units
1.83
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$533,700
Median Home Value
+171% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43204
Columbus (43204)
42,104 residents
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
35,495 residents
- 43221
Columbus (43221)
31,265 residents
- 43223
Columbus (43223)
27,366 residents
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
24,650 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 43212 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43212 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
- 43204
Columbus (43204)
$59,266 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
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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43212, 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 (18,551 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 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.
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