PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43220

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

24,989
1,419/sq mi
$74,298
Median income
$473,500
Median home value
64.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 46%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 15%
home value, US ZIPs
1,419
people per sq mi
51%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43220 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43220 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 24,989 residents across 17.6 square miles, a density of 1,419 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43220 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $74,298 (2% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $61,007. Local economic indicators show a 11.8% poverty rate alongside 2.4% unemployment. Housing costs here run $473,500 for a typical home value (140% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,269 a month; 50.7% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 64.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.1, and the average commute is 20 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 43220 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 43220

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43220.

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 43220, 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

24,989

Population

17.6

Area (sq mi)

1,419

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43220?

37.1

Median Age

53.0%

Male

47.0%

Female

15.9%

Foreign-Born

White 75.0%
African American 3.5%
Asian 10.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

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?

$74,298

Median Household Income

+2% vs state

$61,007

Per Capita Income

11.8%

Poverty Rate

2.4%

Unemployment Rate

20.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43220 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$74,298 Top 46% higher than 54% 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 77.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 64.7%

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

What does housing look like?

14,251

Total Housing Units

13,675

Occupied Units

576

Vacant Units

2.10

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.7%
Renter 49.3%

$473,500

Median Home Value

+140% vs state

$1,269

Median Rent

1975

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)

263

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+163%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43220 have increased 6.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +163% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +4.2% 181
2021 +9.8% 199
2022 +12.0% 223
2023 +10.5% 246
2024 +6.9% 263

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 881 business establishments in ZIP 43220, employing approximately 11,163 people with a combined annual payroll of $624,564,000.

881

Businesses

11,163

Employees

$624.6M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 148 16.8%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 143 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 97 11.0%
Other services (except public administration) 81 9.2%
Retail trade 80 9.1%
Finance and insurance 77 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 72 8.2%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 38 4.3%
Construction 33 3.8%
Wholesale trade 23 2.6%
Educational services 21 2.4%
Transportation and warehousing 16 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 15 1.7%
Information 14 1.6%
Manufacturing 11 1.3%
Management of companies and enterprises 11 1.3%

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 43220 vs 43221 →

ZIP 43220 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 43220 ranks #5 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 43220 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 43220 ranks #7 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
43221 Columbus, OH 31,265 1.8 mi
43214 Columbus, OH 24,650 2.7 mi
43235 Columbus, OH 38,493 3.9 mi
43202 Columbus, OH 20,251 3.5 mi
43212 Columbus, OH 18,551 4.5 mi
43210 Columbus, OH 9,432 3.9 mi
43204 Columbus, OH 42,104 6.0 mi
43085 Columbus, OH 23,258 4.6 mi
43224 Columbus, OH 38,699 5.6 mi
43002 Amlin, OH 2,262 5.5 mi

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Pop: 58,424
43081 standard
Westerville, OH
Pop: 55,991
43026 standard
Hilliard, OH
Pop: 54,017
43068 standard
Reynoldsburg, OH
Pop: 51,836
43230 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 51,161
43228 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 50,737

Related Areas

Franklin County Columbus, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43220 in? ▼
ZIP code 43220 (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 43220? ▼
ZIP code 43220 in Columbus, OH has a population of 24,989 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43220? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43220 is $74,298, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43220? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43220 is $473,500, which is 70% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43220? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43220 is White at 75.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43220? ▼
ZIP code 43220 has 881 business establishments employing approximately 11,163 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43220? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43220 are: Health care and social assistance (148), Professional, scientific, and technical services (143), Accommodation and food services (97). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43220? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43220 increased by 6.9% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 163%. 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 43220? ▼
In ZIP code 43220, 77.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 64.7% 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 43220? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43220 is 20.3 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 43220? ▼
In ZIP code 43220, approximately 50.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.3% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43220? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43220 is 11.8% 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.