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Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43230

Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

51,161
944/sq mi
$91,424
Median income
$306,500
Median home value
49.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 26%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 33%
home value, US ZIPs
944
people per sq mi
60%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43230 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43230 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 51,161 residents across 54.2 square miles, a density of 944 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43230 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $91,424 (25% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $49,494. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line, and the unemployment rate reads 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 49.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 21 minutes. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Franklin County, letting you compare 43230 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline 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 43230

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43230.

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 43230, 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

51,161

Population

54.2

Area (sq mi)

944

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43230?

37.2

Median Age

48.7%

Male

51.3%

Female

10.1%

Foreign-Born

White 64.3%
African American 19.3%
Asian 5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%

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

How ZIP 43230 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$91,424 Top 26% higher than 74% 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%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). This entry sits in this band. $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 70.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%

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

Owner 59.8%
Renter 40.2%

$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 43230 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 43230 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 43230 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 43230 ranks #4 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
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

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
43228 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 50,737
43229 standard
Columbus, OH
Pop: 46,347

Related Areas

Franklin County Columbus, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43230 in? ▼
ZIP code 43230 (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 43230? ▼
ZIP code 43230 in Columbus, OH has a population of 51,161 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43230? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43230 is $91,424, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43230? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43230 is $306,500, which is 10% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43230? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43230 is White at 64.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43230? ▼
ZIP code 43230 has 1,391 business establishments employing approximately 26,798 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43230? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43230 are: Health care and social assistance (226), Accommodation and food services (155), Professional, scientific, and technical services (153). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43230? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43230 increased by 5.1% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 143%. 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 43230? ▼
In ZIP code 43230, 70.4% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.0% 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 43230? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43230 is 20.8 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 43230? ▼
In ZIP code 43230, approximately 59.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 40.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43230? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43230 is 6.7% 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.