Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43229
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 46,347
- 2,030/sq mi High-density area
- $57,561
- Median income Below-median income area
- $228,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 25.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs a below-median household income with above-median home values, in a suburban-density, mixed-tenure area.
- 25th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 2,030
- people per sq mi
- 42%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43229 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 43229 (Columbus, OH) rose +6.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 233.1 in 2023 to 247.9 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43229 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 46,347 residents across 22.8 square miles, a density of 2,030 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43229 reports a modest median household income of $57,561 (21% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,822. The poverty rate is 21.9%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $228,200 (16% above the average Ohio ZIP), with only 41.9% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,142.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 25.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.6, and the average commute is 21 minutes. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43229 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 43229
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43229.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
261 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
173 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
119 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 99
Other services (except public administration)
99 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 81
Professional, scientific, and technical services
81 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 43229, 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
46,347
Population
22.8
Area (sq mi)
2,030
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43229?
33.6
Median Age
51.0%
Male
49.0%
Female
27.9%
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?
$57,561
Median Household Income
-21% vs state ZIP avg
$28,822
Per Capita Income
21.9%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
21.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43229 ranks nationally
Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$57,561 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
23,250housing units
23,250
Total Housing Units
21,784
Occupied Units
1,466
Vacant Units
2.51
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$228,200
Median Home Value
+16% vs state ZIP avg
$1,142
Median Rent
1972
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
+6.3%
YoY Change (2024)
248
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+148%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43229 have increased 6.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +148% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +8.9% | 158 |
| 2021 | +14.5% | 181 |
| 2022 | +16.0% | 210 |
| 2023 | +11.0% | 233 |
| 2024 | +6.3% | 248 |
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 1,184 business establishments in ZIP 43229, employing approximately 24,261 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,176,243,000.
1,184
Businesses
24,261
Employees
$1.2B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 261 | 22.0% |
| Retail trade | 173 | 14.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 119 | 10.1% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 99 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 81 | 6.8% |
| Construction | 65 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 64 | 5.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 60 | 5.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 55 | 4.7% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 48 | 4.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 47 | 4.0% |
| Manufacturing | 37 | 3.1% |
| Educational services | 28 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 20 | 1.7% |
| Information | 12 | 1.0% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 9 | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
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 43229 vs 43231 →
ZIP 43229 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43081
Westerville (43081)
55,991 residents
- 43229
Columbus (43229)
46,347 residents
- 43224
Columbus (43224)
38,699 residents
- 43235
Columbus (43235)
38,493 residents
- 43201
Columbus (43201)
35,495 residents
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
24,650 residents
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
23,258 residents
- 43211 21,600
Columbus (43211)
21,600 residents
- 43202 20,251
Columbus (43202)
20,251 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43229 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43229 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
$112,517 median income
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
$94,183 median income
- 43081
Westerville (43081)
$92,422 median income
- 43235
Columbus (43235)
$86,666 median income
- 43240
Columbus (43240)
$82,895 median income
- 43231
Columbus (43231)
$73,986 median income
- 43202
Columbus (43202)
$69,524 median income
- 43229
Columbus (43229)
$57,561 median income
- 43224
Columbus (43224)
$53,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43229 ranks #8 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43231 | Columbus, OH | 19,685 | 2.0 mi |
| 43224 | Columbus, OH | 38,699 | 3.0 mi |
| 43085 | Columbus, OH | 23,258 | 2.3 mi |
| 43240 | Columbus, OH | 3,469 | 4.1 mi |
| 43214 | Columbus, OH | 24,650 | 3.3 mi |
| 43211 | Columbus, OH | 21,600 | 5.1 mi |
| 43235 | Columbus, OH | 38,493 | 4.2 mi |
| 43202 | Columbus, OH | 20,251 | 4.9 mi |
| 43081 | Westerville, OH | 55,991 | 4.8 mi |
| 43201 | Columbus, OH | 35,495 | 6.7 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43229, 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 (46,347 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 43229 in?
ZIP code 43229 (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 43229?
ZIP code 43229 in Columbus, OH has a population of 46,347 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43229?
The median household income in ZIP 43229 is $57,561, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43229?
The median home value in ZIP 43229 is $228,200, which is 18% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43229?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43229 is African American at 46.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43229?
ZIP code 43229 has 1,184 business establishments employing approximately 24,261 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43229?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43229 are: Health care and social assistance (261), Retail trade (173), Accommodation and food services (119). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43229?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43229 increased by 6.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 148%. 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 43229?
In ZIP code 43229, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.3% 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 43229?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43229 is 21.1 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 43229?
In ZIP code 43229, approximately 41.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 58.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43229?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43229 is 21.9% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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