PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43223

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

27,366
1,048/sq mi
$46,911
Median income
$131,100
Median home value
11.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

11th pct
household income, US ZIPs
20th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,048
people per sq mi
44%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43223 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43223 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 27,366 residents across 26.1 square miles, a density of 1,048 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43223 reports a modest median household income of $46,911 (36% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $23,844. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 6.6%. The typical home here is valued at $131,100 (34% below the state average); renters pay a median of $1,129 monthly, and 44.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 11.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.7, and the average commute is 24 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43223, plus 6 more within Franklin County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 43223

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43223.

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 43223, 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

27,366

Population

26.1

Area (sq mi)

1,048

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43223?

33.7

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

6.9%

Foreign-Born

White 59.3%
African American 23.0%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

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?

$46,911

Median Household Income

-36% vs state

$23,844

Per Capita Income

28.7%

Poverty Rate

6.6%

Unemployment Rate

23.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43223 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$46,911 11th percentile higher than 11% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 51.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.9%

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

What does housing look like?

10,688

Total Housing Units

9,655

Occupied Units

1,033

Vacant Units

2.63

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.3%
Renter 55.7%

$131,100

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,129

Median Rent

1964

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

+7.3%

YoY Change (2024)

250

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+150%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43223 have increased 7.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +150% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.1% 163
2021 +11.4% 182
2022 +20.0% 218
2023 +6.7% 233
2024 +7.3% 250

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 404 business establishments in ZIP 43223, employing approximately 6,907 people with a combined annual payroll of $362,913,000.

404

Businesses

6,907

Employees

$362.9M

Annual Payroll

14

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 83 20.5%
Health care and social assistance 59 14.6%
Construction 50 12.4%
Other services (except public administration) 45 11.1%
Accommodation and food services 35 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 27 6.7%
Wholesale trade 23 5.7%
Transportation and warehousing 20 5.0%
Manufacturing 18 4.5%
Real estate and rental and leasing 15 3.7%
Finance and insurance 12 3.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 5 1.2%
Utilities 3 0.7%
Educational services 3 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 43223 vs 43222 →

ZIP 43223 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 43223 ranks #4 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 43223 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 43223 ranks #8 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
43222 Columbus, OH 4,617 2.3 mi
43215 Columbus, OH 12,790 2.9 mi
43212 Columbus, OH 18,551 4.1 mi
43206 Columbus, OH 21,864 3.4 mi
43204 Columbus, OH 42,104 3.4 mi
43210 Columbus, OH 9,432 5.4 mi
43201 Columbus, OH 35,495 4.7 mi
43205 Columbus, OH 12,272 4.4 mi
43207 Columbus, OH 45,144 4.4 mi
43203 Columbus, OH 8,108 4.7 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

43123 standard
Grove City, OH
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 43223 in? ▼
ZIP code 43223 (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 43223? ▼
ZIP code 43223 in Columbus, OH has a population of 27,366 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43223? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43223 is $46,911, which is 39% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43223? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43223 is $131,100, which is 53% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43223? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43223 is White at 59.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43223? ▼
ZIP code 43223 has 404 business establishments employing approximately 6,907 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43223? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43223 are: Retail trade (83), Health care and social assistance (59), Construction (50). There are 14 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43223? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43223 increased by 7.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 150%. 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 43223? ▼
In ZIP code 43223, 51.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 11.9% 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 43223? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43223 is 23.6 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 43223? ▼
In ZIP code 43223, approximately 44.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43223? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43223 is 28.7% 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.