Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43213
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 30,444
- 1,303/sq mi High-density area
- $54,704
- Median income Below-median income area
- $211,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 21st pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 47th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,303
- people per sq mi
- 41%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43213 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 43213 (Columbus, OH) rose +6.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 220.7 in 2023 to 235.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43213 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 30,444 residents across 23.4 square miles, a density of 1,303 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43213 reports a modest median household income of $54,704 (25% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,704. The poverty rate is 18.2%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $211,700 (7% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,151; 40.6% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.6, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43213 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 43213
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43213.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
239 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
135 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
116 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 77
Other services (except public administration)
77 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 60
Professional, scientific, and technical services
60 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 43213, 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
30,444
Population
23.4
Area (sq mi)
1,303
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43213?
37.6
Median Age
47.9%
Male
52.1%
Female
13.9%
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?
$54,704
Median Household Income
-25% vs state ZIP avg
$31,704
Per Capita Income
18.2%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
22.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43213 ranks nationally
Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$54,704 21st percentile higher than 21% of 30,318 US 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
17,326housing units
17,326
Total Housing Units
15,861
Occupied Units
1,465
Vacant Units
2.27
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$211,700
Median Home Value
+7% vs state ZIP avg
$1,151
Median Rent
1972
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
+6.5%
YoY Change (2024)
235
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+135%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43213 have increased 6.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +7.1% | 146 |
| 2021 | +16.6% | 171 |
| 2022 | +18.7% | 203 |
| 2023 | +8.9% | 221 |
| 2024 | +6.5% | 235 |
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 944 business establishments in ZIP 43213, employing approximately 20,633 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,046,912,000.
944
Businesses
20,633
Employees
$1.0B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 239 | 25.3% |
| Retail trade | 135 | 14.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 116 | 12.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 77 | 8.2% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 60 | 6.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 50 | 5.3% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 50 | 5.3% |
| Construction | 46 | 4.9% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 42 | 4.5% |
| Wholesale trade | 37 | 3.9% |
| Manufacturing | 24 | 2.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 24 | 2.5% |
| Information | 18 | 1.9% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 8 | 0.8% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 7 | 0.7% |
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 43213 vs 43227 →
ZIP 43213 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43068
Reynoldsburg (43068)
51,836 residents
- 43230
Columbus (43230)
51,161 residents
- 43232
Columbus (43232)
42,201 residents
- 43213
Columbus (43213)
30,444 residents
- 43209
Columbus (43209)
27,228 residents
- 43219
Columbus (43219)
27,123 residents
- 43004
Blacklick (43004)
22,727 residents
- 43227
Columbus (43227)
21,340 residents
- 43205 12,272
Columbus (43205)
12,272 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43213 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43213 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43004
Blacklick (43004)
$101,175 median income
- 43230
Columbus (43230)
$91,424 median income
- 43209
Columbus (43209)
$89,713 median income
- 43068
Reynoldsburg (43068)
$70,477 median income
- 43205
Columbus (43205)
$60,181 median income
- 43109
Brice (43109)
$56,940 median income
- 43213
Columbus (43213)
$54,704 median income
- 43219
Columbus (43219)
$52,094 median income
- 43232
Columbus (43232)
$51,417 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43213 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43227 | Columbus, OH | 21,340 | 2.0 mi |
| 43232 | Columbus, OH | 42,201 | 3.2 mi |
| 43230 | Columbus, OH | 51,161 | 4.6 mi |
| 43209 | Columbus, OH | 27,228 | 3.5 mi |
| 43109 | Brice, OH | 118 | 4.3 mi |
| 43219 | Columbus, OH | 27,123 | 3.8 mi |
| 43068 | Reynoldsburg, OH | 51,836 | 4.5 mi |
| 43203 | Columbus, OH | 8,108 | 5.4 mi |
| 43205 | Columbus, OH | 12,272 | 5.1 mi |
| 43004 | Blacklick, OH | 22,727 | 4.8 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43213, 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 (30,444 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 43213 in?
ZIP code 43213 (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 43213?
ZIP code 43213 in Columbus, OH has a population of 30,444 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43213?
The median household income in ZIP 43213 is $54,704, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43213?
The median home value in ZIP 43213 is $211,700, which is 24% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43213?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43213 is African American at 45.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43213?
ZIP code 43213 has 944 business establishments employing approximately 20,633 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43213?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43213 are: Health care and social assistance (239), Retail trade (135), Accommodation and food services (116). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43213?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43213 increased by 6.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. 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 43213?
In ZIP code 43213, 61.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.0% 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 43213?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43213 is 22.0 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 43213?
In ZIP code 43213, 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 43213?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43213 is 18.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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