ZIP Code 43221
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Columbus · Franklin County · Ohio
- Population
- 31,265
- Median income
- $118,768
- Median home value
- $446,900
- Bachelor's or higher
- 70.5%
- Land area
- 24.2 sq mi
1,294/sq mi
▲ 56% vs US
higher than 90% of US ZIPs
▲ 61% vs US
higher than 83% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.5
New York
ZIP code 43221 in Columbus, Ohio has a population of 31,265. The median household income is $118,768, which is 56% above the national average. Median home value is $446,900, 61% above the US average. 70.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43221 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 24.2 square miles in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. The area is home to 31,265 residents, producing a population density of 1,294 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 43221 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43221 sits at $118,768 (63% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $67,077. The poverty rate stands at 5.5% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $446,900 (127% above the state average) with median rent at $1,501 per month, and 69.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43221 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 70.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.5, and the average commute is 22 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 43221 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 43221
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43221.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
123 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
86 establishments
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Real estate and rental and leasing
79 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
76 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
73 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 43221, 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
31,265
Population
24.2
Area (sq mi)
1,294
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43221?
37.5
Median Age
48.0%
Male
52.0%
Female
8.4%
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?
$118,768
Median Household Income
+63% vs state
$67,077
Per Capita Income
5.5%
Poverty Rate
3.0%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 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?
15,438
Total Housing Units
14,953
Occupied Units
485
Vacant Units
2.36
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$446,900
Median Home Value
+127% vs state
$1,501
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
+2.9%
YoY Change (2024)
270
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+170%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43221 have increased 2.9% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +170% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.2% | 194 |
| 2021 | +9.9% | 213 |
| 2022 | +14.2% | 243 |
| 2023 | +8.0% | 262 |
| 2024 | +2.9% | 270 |
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 704 business establishments in ZIP 43221, employing approximately 7,315 people with a combined annual payroll of $383,657,000.
704
Businesses
7,315
Employees
$383.7M
Annual Payroll
15
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 123 | 17.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 86 | 12.2% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 79 | 11.2% |
| Finance and insurance | 76 | 10.8% |
| Retail trade | 73 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 64 | 9.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 57 | 8.1% |
| Construction | 35 | 5.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 19 | 2.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 15 | 2.1% |
| Educational services | 13 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 1.9% |
| Manufacturing | 9 | 1.3% |
| Information | 8 | 1.1% |
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 43221 vs 43220 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43220 | Columbus, OH | 24,989 | 1.8 mi |
| 43202 | Columbus, OH | 20,251 | 3.4 mi |
| 43204 | Columbus, OH | 42,104 | 4.2 mi |
| 43212 | Columbus, OH | 18,551 | 3.1 mi |
| 43210 | Columbus, OH | 9,432 | 3.1 mi |
| 43214 | Columbus, OH | 24,650 | 3.7 mi |
| 43222 | Columbus, OH | 4,617 | 4.8 mi |
| 43235 | Columbus, OH | 38,493 | 5.7 mi |
| 43228 | Columbus, OH | 50,737 | 4.7 mi |
| 43026 | Hilliard, OH | 54,017 | 5.7 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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