Columbus, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43231
Franklin County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 19,685
- 1,770/sq mi High-density area
- $73,986
- Median income Near-median income area
- $237,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 30.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Columbus pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, mixed-tenure area.
- Top 47%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 46%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 1,770
- people per sq mi
- 55%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43231 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 43231 (Columbus, OH) rose +8.0% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 226.3 in 2023 to 244.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43231 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, home to 19,685 residents across 11.1 square miles, a density of 1,770 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43231 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $73,986 (1% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,278. The poverty rate is 16.7%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $237,000 (20% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,181; 54.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 35.1, 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 43231 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 43231
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43231.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
157 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
81 establishments
- Construction 46
Construction
46 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 43
Other services (except public administration)
43 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 42
Professional, scientific, and technical services
42 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 43231, 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
19,685
Population
11.1
Area (sq mi)
1,770
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43231?
35.1
Median Age
47.2%
Male
52.8%
Female
29.2%
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?
$73,986
Median Household Income
+1% vs state ZIP avg
$34,278
Per Capita Income
16.7%
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Unemployment Rate
21.0 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43231 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Columbus, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$73,986 Top 43% higher than 57% of 1,127 Ohio 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
9,056housing units
9,056
Total Housing Units
8,521
Occupied Units
535
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$237,000
Median Home Value
+20% vs state ZIP avg
$1,181
Median Rent
1978
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
+8.0%
YoY Change (2024)
244
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+144%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43231 have increased 8.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +144% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.2% | 162 |
| 2021 | +13.1% | 183 |
| 2022 | +15.9% | 213 |
| 2023 | +6.5% | 226 |
| 2024 | +8.0% | 244 |
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 556 business establishments in ZIP 43231, employing approximately 10,825 people with a combined annual payroll of $477,259,000.
556
Businesses
10,825
Employees
$477.3M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 157 | 28.2% |
| Retail trade | 81 | 14.6% |
| Construction | 46 | 8.3% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 43 | 7.7% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 42 | 7.5% |
| Accommodation and food services | 34 | 6.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 32 | 5.8% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 28 | 5.0% |
| Finance and insurance | 25 | 4.5% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 23 | 4.1% |
| Wholesale trade | 10 | 1.8% |
| Manufacturing | 8 | 1.4% |
| Information | 8 | 1.4% |
| Educational services | 8 | 1.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 3 | 0.5% |
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 43231 vs 43229 →
ZIP 43231 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
- 43230
Columbus (43230)
51,161 residents
- 43229
Columbus (43229)
46,347 residents
- 43224
Columbus (43224)
38,699 residents
- 43082
Westerville (43082)
29,946 residents
- 43219
Columbus (43219)
27,123 residents
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
24,650 residents
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
23,258 residents
- 43211 21,600
Columbus (43211)
21,600 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43231 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43231 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43082
Westerville (43082)
$147,972 median income
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
$112,517 median income
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
$94,183 median income
- 43081
Westerville (43081)
$92,422 median income
- 43230
Columbus (43230)
$91,424 median income
- 43240
Columbus (43240)
$82,895 median income
- 43231
Columbus (43231)
$73,986 median income
- 43229 $57,561
Columbus (43229)
$57,561 median income
- 43224 $53,321
Columbus (43224)
$53,321 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43231 ranks #7 of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43229 | Columbus, OH | 46,347 | 2.0 mi |
| 43224 | Columbus, OH | 38,699 | 2.9 mi |
| 43081 | Westerville, OH | 55,991 | 3.3 mi |
| 43219 | Columbus, OH | 27,123 | 5.1 mi |
| 43085 | Columbus, OH | 23,258 | 4.3 mi |
| 43211 | Columbus, OH | 21,600 | 5.0 mi |
| 43214 | Columbus, OH | 24,650 | 4.7 mi |
| 43240 | Columbus, OH | 3,469 | 5.1 mi |
| 43230 | Columbus, OH | 51,161 | 4.7 mi |
| 43082 | Westerville, OH | 29,946 | 5.9 mi |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43231, 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 (19,685 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 43231 in?
ZIP code 43231 (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 43231?
ZIP code 43231 in Columbus, OH has a population of 19,685 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43231?
The median household income in ZIP 43231 is $73,986, which is 3% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43231?
The median home value in ZIP 43231 is $237,000, which is 15% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43231?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43231 is African American at 41.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43231?
ZIP code 43231 has 556 business establishments employing approximately 10,825 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43231?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43231 are: Health care and social assistance (157), Retail trade (81), Construction (46). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43231?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43231 increased by 8.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 144%. 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 43231?
In ZIP code 43231, 62.9% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.5% 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 43231?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43231 is 21.0 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 43231?
In ZIP code 43231, approximately 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 45.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43231?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43231 is 16.7% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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