PlainZIP

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
$57,561
Median income
$228,200
Median home value
25.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $28,822. Poverty here runs at 21.9%, with unemployment measured at 7.5%. Housing costs here run $228,200 for a typical home value (16% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,142 a month; 41.9% of homes are owner-occupied.

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. To put 43229 in local context, 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Franklin County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43229?

33.6

Median Age

51.0%

Male

49.0%

Female

27.9%

Foreign-Born

White 32.7%
African American 46.5%
Asian 5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%

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?

$57,561

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$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

$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 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.3%

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

What does housing look like?

23,250

Total Housing Units

21,784

Occupied Units

1,466

Vacant Units

2.51

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 41.9%
Renter 58.1%

$228,200

Median Home Value

+16% vs state

$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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43229 ranks #2 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 43229 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 43229 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
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

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 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.

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