ZIP Code 43227
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Columbus · Franklin County · Ohio
- Population
- 21,340
- Median income
- $48,159
- Median home value
- $152,800
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.0%
- Land area
- 10.3 sq mi
2,072/sq mi
▼ 37% vs US
higher than 12% of US ZIPs
▼ 45% vs US
higher than 26% of US ZIPs
Median age 36.8
New York
ZIP code 43227 in Columbus, Ohio has a population of 21,340. The median household income is $48,159, which is 37% below the national average. Median home value is $152,800, 45% below the US average. 16.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43227 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 10.3 square miles in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. The area is home to 21,340 residents, producing a population density of 2,072 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43227 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43227 sits at $48,159 (34% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $24,658. The poverty rate stands at 27.7% and the unemployment rate at 8.0%. On housing, the median home value is $152,800 (22% below the state average) with median rent at $1,201 per month, and 52.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43227 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 43227
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43227.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
40 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
34 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
26 establishments
- Construction
Construction
18 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
17 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 43227?
36.8
Median Age
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
13.6%
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?
$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
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?
10,755
Total Housing Units
10,190
Occupied Units
565
Vacant Units
2.49
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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 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 |
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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