ZIP Code 43230
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Columbus · Franklin County · Ohio
- Population
- 51,161
- Median income
- $91,424
- Median home value
- $306,500
- Bachelor's or higher
- 49.0%
- Land area
- 54.2 sq mi
944/sq mi
▲ 20% vs US
higher than 74% of US ZIPs
▲ 10% vs US
higher than 67% of US ZIPs
Median age 37.2
New York
ZIP code 43230 in Columbus, Ohio has a population of 51,161. The median household income is $91,424, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $306,500, 10% above the US average. 49.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43230 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 54.2 square miles in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. The area is home to 51,161 residents, producing a population density of 944 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 43230 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43230 sits at $91,424 (25% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $49,494. The poverty rate stands at 6.7% and the unemployment rate at 3.3%. On housing, the median home value is $306,500 (55% above the state average) with median rent at $1,463 per month, and 59.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43230 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Franklin County, so you can benchmark 43230 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 43230
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43230.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
226 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
155 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
153 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
142 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
134 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 43230, 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
51,161
Population
54.2
Area (sq mi)
944
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43230?
37.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
10.1%
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?
$91,424
Median Household Income
+25% vs state
$49,494
Per Capita Income
6.7%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 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?
25,903
Total Housing Units
24,830
Occupied Units
1,073
Vacant Units
2.32
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$306,500
Median Home Value
+55% vs state
$1,463
Median Rent
1987
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
+5.1%
YoY Change (2024)
243
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+143%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43230 have increased 5.1% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.3% | 162 |
| 2021 | +12.9% | 183 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 211 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 231 |
| 2024 | +5.1% | 243 |
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 1,391 business establishments in ZIP 43230, employing approximately 26,798 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,469,305,000.
1,391
Businesses
26,798
Employees
$1.5B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 226 | 16.3% |
| Accommodation and food services | 155 | 11.1% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 153 | 11.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 142 | 10.2% |
| Retail trade | 134 | 9.6% |
| Construction | 89 | 6.4% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 84 | 6.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 75 | 5.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 71 | 5.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 60 | 4.3% |
| Wholesale trade | 53 | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 34 | 2.4% |
| Information | 32 | 2.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 30 | 2.2% |
| Educational services | 27 | 1.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 17 | 1.2% |
| Utilities | 9 | 0.7% |
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 43230 vs 43213 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43213 | Columbus, OH | 30,444 | 4.6 mi |
| 43219 | Columbus, OH | 27,123 | 3.4 mi |
| 43004 | Blacklick, OH | 22,727 | 3.9 mi |
| 43081 | Westerville, OH | 55,991 | 5.3 mi |
| 43224 | Columbus, OH | 38,699 | 5.1 mi |
| 43227 | Columbus, OH | 21,340 | 6.4 mi |
| 43054 | New Albany, OH | 20,566 | 4.7 mi |
| 43231 | Columbus, OH | 19,685 | 4.7 mi |
| 43232 | Columbus, OH | 42,201 | 7.8 mi |
| 43211 | Columbus, OH | 21,600 | 5.7 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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