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 High-density area
- $46,911
- Median income Below-median income area
- $131,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 11.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43223 (Columbus, OH) rose +7.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.7 in 2023 to 249.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $23,844. The poverty rate is 28.7%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Home values sit below the statewide ZIP benchmark: the median is $131,100 (34% below the average Ohio ZIP), and median rent is $1,129; owner occupancy is 44.3%.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43223 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 43223
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43223.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
83 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
59 establishments
- Construction
Construction
50 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
45 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
35 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43223?
33.7
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
6.9%
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?
$46,911
Median Household Income
-36% vs state ZIP avg
$23,844
Per Capita Income
28.7%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
23.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43223 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)
$46,911 10th percentile higher than 10% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
10,688housing units
10,688
Total Housing Units
9,655
Occupied Units
1,033
Vacant Units
2.63
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$131,100
Median Home Value
-34% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43207
Columbus (43207)
45,144 residents
- 43204
Columbus (43204)
42,104 residents
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
35,495 residents
- 43223
Columbus (43223)
27,366 residents
- 43206
Columbus (43206)
21,864 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 43223 ranks #4 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43223 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
- 43207
Columbus (43207)
$63,310 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 43223 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43223, 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 (27,366 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 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.
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