ZIP Code 43212
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Columbus · Franklin County · Ohio
- Population
- 18,551
- Median income
- $77,257
- Median home value
- $533,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 77.1%
- Land area
- 9.3 sq mi
1,996/sq mi
▲ 1% vs US
higher than 58% of US ZIPs
▲ 92% vs US
higher than 88% of US ZIPs
Median age 31.5
New York
ZIP code 43212 in Columbus, Ohio has a population of 18,551. The median household income is $77,257, which is 1% above the national average. Median home value is $533,700, 92% above the US average. 77.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43212 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.3 square miles in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. The area is home to 18,551 residents, producing a population density of 1,996 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 43212 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43212 sits at $77,257 (6% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $73,125. The poverty rate stands at 12.3% and the unemployment rate at 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, a direct signal of whether 43212 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 77.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.5, and the average commute is 20 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 43212 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 43212
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
$73,125
Per Capita Income
12.3%
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
20.1 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
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
$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 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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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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