PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43227

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

21,340
2,072/sq mi
$48,159
Median income
$152,800
Median home value
16.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

12th pct
household income, US ZIPs
26th pct
home value, US ZIPs
2,072
people per sq mi
52%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43227 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43227 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 21,340 residents across 10.3 square miles, a density of 2,072 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43227 reports a modest median household income of $48,159 (34% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,658. Poverty here runs at 27.7%, with unemployment measured at 8.0%. Housing costs here run $152,800 for a typical home value (22% below the state average), with rent averaging $1,201 a month; 52.2% of homes are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 36.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 43227 against its immediate geography rather than a 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 43227

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43227.

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 43227, 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

21,340

Population

10.3

Area (sq mi)

2,072

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43227?

36.8

Median Age

47.0%

Male

53.0%

Female

13.6%

Foreign-Born

White 22.0%
African American 61.5%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
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?

$48,159

Median Household Income

-34% vs state

$24,658

Per Capita Income

27.7%

Poverty Rate

8.0%

Unemployment Rate

23.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43227 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,159 12th percentile higher than 12% 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 55.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.0%

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

What does housing look like?

10,755

Total Housing Units

10,190

Occupied Units

565

Vacant Units

2.49

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 52.2%
Renter 47.8%

$152,800

Median Home Value

-22% vs state

$1,201

Median Rent

1960

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

232

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+132%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43227 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +132% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +11.3% 141
2021 +16.8% 165
2022 +14.8% 189
2023 +17.1% 222
2024 +4.5% 232

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 192 business establishments in ZIP 43227, employing approximately 2,548 people with a combined annual payroll of $126,887,000.

192

Businesses

2,548

Employees

$126.9M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 40 20.8%
Health care and social assistance 34 17.7%
Other services (except public administration) 26 13.5%
Construction 18 9.4%
Accommodation and food services 17 8.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 13 6.8%
Transportation and warehousing 8 4.2%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 7 3.6%
Wholesale trade 6 3.1%
Finance and insurance 6 3.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 6 3.1%
Manufacturing 5 2.6%
Educational services 3 1.6%

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 43227 vs 43232 →

ZIP 43227 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 43227 ranks #7 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 43227 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 43227 ranks #null 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
43232 Columbus, OH 42,201 1.9 mi
43213 Columbus, OH 30,444 2.0 mi
43209 Columbus, OH 27,228 2.2 mi
43205 Columbus, OH 12,272 4.0 mi
43206 Columbus, OH 21,864 4.5 mi
43109 Brice, OH 118 3.7 mi
43219 Columbus, OH 27,123 4.6 mi
43203 Columbus, OH 8,108 4.6 mi
43230 Columbus, OH 51,161 6.4 mi
43125 Groveport, OH 12,161 7.5 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 43227 in? ▼
ZIP code 43227 (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 43227? ▼
ZIP code 43227 in Columbus, OH has a population of 21,340 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43227? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43227 is $48,159, which is 37% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43227? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43227 is $152,800, which is 45% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43227? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43227 is African American at 61.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43227? ▼
ZIP code 43227 has 192 business establishments employing approximately 2,548 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43227? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43227 are: Retail trade (40), Health care and social assistance (34), Other services (except public administration) (26). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43227? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43227 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 132%. 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 43227? ▼
In ZIP code 43227, 55.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.0% 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 43227? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43227 is 23.1 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 43227? ▼
In ZIP code 43227, 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 43227? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43227 is 27.7% 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.