Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43228
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 50,737
- 968/sq mi High-density area
- $61,713
- Median income Below-median income area
- $219,900
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 27.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.
- 32nd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 49th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 968
- people per sq mi
- 44%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43228 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 43228 (Columbus, OH) rose +7.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 224.5 in 2023 to 241.4 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43228 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 50,737 residents across 52.4 square miles, a density of 968 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43228 reports a modest median household income of $61,713 (15% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $32,848. The poverty rate is 18.0%, with unemployment at 5.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $219,900 (12% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,233; 44.2% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 27.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.7, and the average commute is 22 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43228 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 43228
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43228.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
213 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
159 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
157 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
130 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
123 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 43228, 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
50,737
Population
52.4
Area (sq mi)
968
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43228?
32.7
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
20.3%
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?
$61,713
Median Household Income
-15% vs state ZIP avg
$32,848
Per Capita Income
18.0%
Poverty Rate
5.8%
Unemployment Rate
21.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43228 ranks nationally
Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$61,713 32nd percentile higher than 32% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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
26,189housing units
26,189
Total Housing Units
24,653
Occupied Units
1,536
Vacant Units
2.39
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$219,900
Median Home Value
+12% vs state ZIP avg
$1,233
Median Rent
1986
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
+7.5%
YoY Change (2024)
241
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+141%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43228 have increased 7.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +141% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +6.4% | 156 |
| 2021 | +14.9% | 179 |
| 2022 | +15.6% | 207 |
| 2023 | +8.2% | 225 |
| 2024 | +7.5% | 241 |
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 1,322 business establishments in ZIP 43228, employing approximately 40,646 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,397,193,000.
1,322
Businesses
40,646
Employees
$2.4B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 213 | 16.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 159 | 12.0% |
| Accommodation and food services | 157 | 11.9% |
| Health care and social assistance | 130 | 9.8% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 123 | 9.3% |
| Construction | 94 | 7.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 82 | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 75 | 5.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 74 | 5.6% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 63 | 4.8% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 58 | 4.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 39 | 3.0% |
| Information | 23 | 1.7% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.7% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.7% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 8 | 0.6% |
| Utilities | 5 | 0.4% |
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 43228 vs 43204 →
ZIP 43228 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43123
Grove City (43123)
58,424 residents
- 43026
Hilliard (43026)
54,017 residents
- 43228
Columbus (43228)
50,737 residents
- 43204
Columbus (43204)
42,104 residents
- 43221
Columbus (43221)
31,265 residents
- 43119
Galloway (43119)
27,698 residents
- 43223
Columbus (43223)
27,366 residents
- 43220
Columbus (43220)
24,989 residents
- 43212 18,551
Columbus (43212)
18,551 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43228 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43228 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43221
Columbus (43221)
$118,768 median income
- 43026
Hilliard (43026)
$111,440 median income
- 43119
Galloway (43119)
$91,224 median income
- 43123
Grove City (43123)
$91,008 median income
- 43212
Columbus (43212)
$77,257 median income
- 43220
Columbus (43220)
$74,298 median income
- 43215
Columbus (43215)
$74,087 median income
- 43228
Columbus (43228)
$61,713 median income
- 43204
Columbus (43204)
$59,266 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43228 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43204 | Columbus, OH | 42,104 | 2.4 mi |
| 43222 | Columbus, OH | 4,617 | 4.8 mi |
| 43123 | Grove City, OH | 58,424 | 6.7 mi |
| 43119 | Galloway, OH | 27,698 | 4.4 mi |
| 43221 | Columbus, OH | 31,265 | 4.7 mi |
| 43212 | Columbus, OH | 18,551 | 4.7 mi |
| 43215 | Columbus, OH | 12,790 | 6.0 mi |
| 43026 | Hilliard, OH | 54,017 | 5.1 mi |
| 43223 | Columbus, OH | 27,366 | 5.4 mi |
| 43220 | Columbus, OH | 24,989 | 6.4 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43228, 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 (50,737 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 43228 in?
ZIP code 43228 (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 43228?
ZIP code 43228 in Columbus, OH has a population of 50,737 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43228?
The median household income in ZIP 43228 is $61,713, which is 19% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43228?
The median home value in ZIP 43228 is $219,900, which is 21% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43228?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43228 is White at 53.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 15.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43228?
ZIP code 43228 has 1,322 business establishments employing approximately 40,646 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43228?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43228 are: Retail trade (213), Wholesale trade (159), Accommodation and food services (157). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43228?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43228 increased by 7.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 141%. 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 43228?
In ZIP code 43228, 59.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 27.2% 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 43228?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43228 is 21.8 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 43228?
In ZIP code 43228, approximately 44.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 55.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43228?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43228 is 18.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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