Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43222
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 4,617
- 1,271/sq mi High-density area
- $32,321
- Median income Below-median income area
- $228,300
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 17.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.
- 3rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,271
- people per sq mi
- 34%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43222 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 43222 (Columbus, OH) rose +11.7% from 2023 to 2024.
ZIP code 43222 covers 3.6 square miles in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,617 residents on file, a density of 1,271 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43222 sits on the lower end of the income spectrum: median household income is $32,321 (56% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $25,615. The poverty rate is 34.3%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $228,300 (16% above the average Ohio ZIP), with only 33.6% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $797.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 29.3, 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 43222 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 43222
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43222.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 14
Other services (except public administration)
14 establishments
- Construction 13
Construction
13 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 13
Accommodation and food services
13 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 43222, 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
4,617
Population
3.6
Area (sq mi)
1,271
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43222?
29.3
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
6.6%
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?
$32,321
Median Household Income
-56% vs state ZIP avg
$25,615
Per Capita Income
34.3%
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
21.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43222 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Columbus, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$32,321 3rd percentile higher than 3% of 1,127 Ohio 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
2,369housing units
2,369
Total Housing Units
1,880
Occupied Units
489
Vacant Units
2.44
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,300
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$797
Median Rent
1938
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 151 business establishments in ZIP 43222, employing approximately 9,053 people with a combined annual payroll of $813,352,000.
151
Businesses
9,053
Employees
$813.4M
Annual Payroll
13
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 39 | 25.8% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 11.9% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 14 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 13 | 8.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 13 | 8.6% |
| Wholesale trade | 12 | 8.0% |
| Manufacturing | 10 | 6.6% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 7 | 4.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 6 | 4.0% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 6 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 4 | 2.6% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 3 | 2.0% |
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 43222 vs 43215 →
ZIP 43222 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43204
Columbus (43204)
42,104 residents
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
35,495 residents
- 43223
Columbus (43223)
27,366 residents
- 43206
Columbus (43206)
21,864 residents
- 43202
Columbus (43202)
20,251 residents
- 43212
Columbus (43212)
18,551 residents
- 43215 12,790
Columbus (43215)
12,790 residents
- 43205 12,272
Columbus (43205)
12,272 residents
- 43210 9,432
Columbus (43210)
9,432 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43222 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43222 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43212
Columbus (43212)
$77,257 median income
- 43206
Columbus (43206)
$75,806 median income
- 43215
Columbus (43215)
$74,087 median income
- 43202
Columbus (43202)
$69,524 median income
- 43205
Columbus (43205)
$60,181 median income
- 43204
Columbus (43204)
$59,266 median income
- 43203
Columbus (43203)
$47,572 median income
- 43223
Columbus (43223)
$46,911 median income
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
$43,731 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43222 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43215 | Columbus, OH | 12,790 | 1.2 mi |
| 43212 | Columbus, OH | 18,551 | 1.8 mi |
| 43223 | Columbus, OH | 27,366 | 2.3 mi |
| 43204 | Columbus, OH | 42,104 | 2.5 mi |
| 43210 | Columbus, OH | 9,432 | 3.1 mi |
| 43201 | Columbus, OH | 35,495 | 2.8 mi |
| 43205 | Columbus, OH | 12,272 | 3.9 mi |
| 43203 | Columbus, OH | 8,108 | 3.6 mi |
| 43206 | Columbus, OH | 21,864 | 3.5 mi |
| 43202 | Columbus, OH | 20,251 | 4.3 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43222, 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 (4,617 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 43222 in?
ZIP code 43222 (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 43222?
ZIP code 43222 in Columbus, OH has a population of 4,617 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43222?
The median household income in ZIP 43222 is $32,321, which is 58% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43222?
The median home value in ZIP 43222 is $228,300, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43222?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43222 is White at 41.7%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 25.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43222?
ZIP code 43222 has 151 business establishments employing approximately 9,053 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43222?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43222 are: Health care and social assistance (39), Retail trade (18), Other services (except public administration) (14). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43222?
In ZIP code 43222, 45.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.6% 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 43222?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43222 is 21.6 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 43222?
In ZIP code 43222, approximately 33.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 66.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43222?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43222 is 34.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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