ZIP Code 43219

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Columbus · Franklin County · Ohio

Population
27,123

622/sq mi

Median income
$52,094

▼ 32% vs US

higher than 17% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$199,200

▼ 28% vs US

higher than 43% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.7%

Median age 31.3

Land area
43.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 43219 in Columbus, Ohio has a population of 27,123. The median household income is $52,094, which is 32% below the national average. Median home value is $199,200, 28% below the US average. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43219 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 43.6 square miles in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. The area is home to 27,123 residents, producing a population density of 622 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 43219 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43219 sits at $52,094 (29% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,182. The poverty rate stands at 26.2% and the unemployment rate at 8.4%. On housing, the median home value is $199,200 (1% above the state average) with median rent at $1,277 per month, and 38.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43219 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, 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 43219 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 43219

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43219.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43219, 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

27,123

Population

43.6

Area (sq mi)

622

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43219?

31.3

Median Age

46.7%

Male

53.3%

Female

19.8%

Foreign-Born

White 17.3%
African American 63.6%
Asian 3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.7%
Hispanic or Latino 11.3%

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?

$52,094

Median Household Income

-29% vs state

$26,182

Per Capita Income

26.2%

Poverty Rate

8.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.5 min

Mean Commute Time

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.7%

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

What does housing look like?

13,304

Total Housing Units

12,076

Occupied Units

1,228

Vacant Units

2.61

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 38.2%
Renter 61.8%

$199,200

Median Home Value

+1% vs state

$1,277

Median Rent

1979

Median Year Built

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

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+5.5%

YoY Change (2024)

255

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+155%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43219 have increased 5.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +155% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +6.9% 149
2021 +21.1% 180
2022 +13.2% 204
2023 +18.5% 242
2024 +5.5% 255

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 1,367 business establishments in ZIP 43219, employing approximately 52,768 people with a combined annual payroll of $4,006,669,000.

1,367

Businesses

52,768

Employees

$4.0B

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 289 21.1%
Accommodation and food services 143 10.5%
Health care and social assistance 119 8.7%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 111 8.1%
Wholesale trade 94 6.9%
Construction 89 6.5%
Transportation and warehousing 89 6.5%
Other services (except public administration) 83 6.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 77 5.6%
Finance and insurance 70 5.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 65 4.8%
Manufacturing 55 4.0%
Educational services 22 1.6%
Management of companies and enterprises 21 1.5%
Information 17 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.2%
Utilities 5 0.4%

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 43219 vs 43211 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
43211 Columbus, OH 21,600 2.7 mi
43209 Columbus, OH 27,228 3.7 mi
43230 Columbus, OH 51,161 3.4 mi
43203 Columbus, OH 8,108 3.4 mi
43224 Columbus, OH 38,699 3.5 mi
43205 Columbus, OH 12,272 4.0 mi
43231 Columbus, OH 19,685 5.1 mi
43213 Columbus, OH 30,444 3.8 mi
43227 Columbus, OH 21,340 4.6 mi
43201 Columbus, OH 35,495 4.3 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43219 in?
ZIP code 43219 (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 43219?
ZIP code 43219 in Columbus, OH has a population of 27,123 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43219?
The median household income in ZIP 43219 is $52,094, which is 32% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43219?
The median home value in ZIP 43219 is $199,200, which is 28% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43219?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43219 is African American at 63.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 11.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43219?
ZIP code 43219 has 1,367 business establishments employing approximately 52,768 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43219?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43219 are: Retail trade (289), Accommodation and food services (143), Health care and social assistance (119). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43219?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43219 increased by 5.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 155%. 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 43219?
In ZIP code 43219, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.7% 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 43219?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43219 is 20.5 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 43219?
In ZIP code 43219, approximately 38.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 61.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43219?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43219 is 26.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Columbus, OH

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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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