PlainZIP

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
$61,713
Median income
$219,900
Median home value
27.2%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure and unusually populous area.

32th 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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $32,848. 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 5.8%. Median home value sits at $219,900 (12% above the state average), median rent at $1,233 a month, and owner-occupancy at 44.2%.

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. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43228, plus 6 more within Franklin County, give a clearer read than the 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 43228

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43228.

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 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

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Who lives in ZIP 43228?

32.7

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

20.3%

Foreign-Born

White 53.3%
African American 23.9%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.7%

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

$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

$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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 59.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.2%

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

What does housing look like?

26,189

Total Housing Units

24,653

Occupied Units

1,536

Vacant Units

2.39

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 44.2%
Renter 55.8%

$219,900

Median Home Value

+12% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43228 ranks #3 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 43228 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 43228 ranks #8 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
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

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
43229 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 46,347

Related Areas

Franklin County Columbus, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.