PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43224

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

38,699
1,786/sq mi
$53,321
Median income
$170,800
Median home value
22.8%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.

19th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,786
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43224 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43224 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 38,699 residents across 21.7 square miles, a density of 1,786 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43224 reports a modest median household income of $53,321 (27% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,769. Local economic indicators show a 19.8% poverty rate alongside 5.8% unemployment. Median home value sits at $170,800 (13% below the state average), median rent at $1,079 a month, and owner-occupancy at 52.2%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.6, and the average commute is 23 minutes. To put 43224 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 43224

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43224.

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 43224, 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

38,699

Population

21.7

Area (sq mi)

1,786

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43224?

34.6

Median Age

49.5%

Male

50.5%

Female

20.0%

Foreign-Born

White 39.8%
African American 42.6%
Asian 2.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%

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?

$53,321

Median Household Income

-27% vs state

$26,769

Per Capita Income

19.8%

Poverty Rate

5.8%

Unemployment Rate

23.3 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43224 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$53,321 19th percentile higher than 19% 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 55.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.8%

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

What does housing look like?

19,035

Total Housing Units

17,413

Occupied Units

1,622

Vacant Units

2.54

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.2%
Renter 47.8%

$170,800

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,079

Median Rent

1961

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

+6.4%

YoY Change (2024)

251

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+151%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43224 have increased 6.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +151% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.2% 161
2021 +15.5% 186
2022 +16.1% 216
2023 +9.2% 236
2024 +6.4% 251

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 460 business establishments in ZIP 43224, employing approximately 5,211 people with a combined annual payroll of $188,396,000.

460

Businesses

5,211

Employees

$188.4M

Annual Payroll

15

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 97 21.1%
Health care and social assistance 72 15.7%
Construction 59 12.8%
Other services (except public administration) 52 11.3%
Accommodation and food services 40 8.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 31 6.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 27 5.9%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 22 4.8%
Transportation and warehousing 17 3.7%
Finance and insurance 11 2.4%
Wholesale trade 9 2.0%
Manufacturing 8 1.7%
Educational services 7 1.5%
Information 4 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 4 0.9%

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 43224 vs 43211 →

ZIP 43224 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 43224 ranks #2 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 43224 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 43224 ranks #6 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
43211 Columbus, OH 21,600 2.2 mi
43229 Columbus, OH 46,347 3.0 mi
43214 Columbus, OH 24,650 2.9 mi
43231 Columbus, OH 19,685 2.9 mi
43202 Columbus, OH 20,251 2.9 mi
43203 Columbus, OH 8,108 4.8 mi
43219 Columbus, OH 27,123 3.5 mi
43201 Columbus, OH 35,495 4.0 mi
43205 Columbus, OH 12,272 5.9 mi
43210 Columbus, OH 9,432 4.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

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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 43224 in? ▼
ZIP code 43224 (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 43224? ▼
ZIP code 43224 in Columbus, OH has a population of 38,699 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43224? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43224 is $53,321, which is 30% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43224? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43224 is $170,800, which is 39% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43224? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43224 is African American at 42.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.0% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43224? ▼
ZIP code 43224 has 460 business establishments employing approximately 5,211 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43224? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43224 are: Retail trade (97), Health care and social assistance (72), Construction (59). There are 15 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43224? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43224 increased by 6.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 151%. 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 43224? ▼
In ZIP code 43224, 55.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.8% 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 43224? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43224 is 23.3 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 43224? ▼
In ZIP code 43224, approximately 52.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 47.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43224? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43224 is 19.8% 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.