PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43232

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

42,201
1,328/sq mi
$51,417
Median income
$172,300
Median home value
19.4%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

16th pct
household income, US ZIPs
35th pct
home value, US ZIPs
1,328
people per sq mi
39%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43232 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43232 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 42,201 residents across 31.8 square miles, a density of 1,328 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43232 reports a modest median household income of $51,417 (30% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,729. Local economic indicators show a 21.4% poverty rate alongside 5.5% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $172,300 (13% below the state average) with median rent at $1,119 per month, and 39.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 33.2, 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 43232 against its immediate geography rather than a national average 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 43232

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43232.

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 43232, 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

42,201

Population

31.8

Area (sq mi)

1,328

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43232?

33.2

Median Age

48.8%

Male

51.2%

Female

13.4%

Foreign-Born

White 27.8%
African American 57.8%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.9%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%

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?

$51,417

Median Household Income

-30% vs state

$26,729

Per Capita Income

21.4%

Poverty Rate

5.5%

Unemployment Rate

21.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43232 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$51,417 16th percentile higher than 16% 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 57.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.4%

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

What does housing look like?

20,199

Total Housing Units

18,488

Occupied Units

1,711

Vacant Units

2.55

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 39.4%
Renter 60.6%

$172,300

Median Home Value

-13% vs state

$1,119

Median Rent

1975

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

231

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+131%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43232 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +8.0% 144
2021 +16.7% 168
2022 +15.6% 195
2023 +13.6% 221
2024 +4.5% 231

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 590 business establishments in ZIP 43232, employing approximately 9,656 people with a combined annual payroll of $407,546,000.

590

Businesses

9,656

Employees

$407.5M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Health care and social assistance 119 20.2%
Retail trade 110 18.6%
Accommodation and food services 58 9.8%
Other services (except public administration) 53 9.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 51 8.6%
Real estate and rental and leasing 36 6.1%
Transportation and warehousing 28 4.8%
Construction 27 4.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 23 3.9%
Wholesale trade 20 3.4%
Manufacturing 16 2.7%
Finance and insurance 15 2.5%
Information 11 1.9%
Educational services 10 1.7%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 6 1.0%
Management of companies and enterprises 4 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 43232 vs 43227 →

ZIP 43232 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 43232 ranks #4 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 43232 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 43232 ranks #null 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
43227 Columbus, OH 21,340 1.9 mi
43109 Brice, OH 118 2.0 mi
43213 Columbus, OH 30,444 3.2 mi
43209 Columbus, OH 27,228 3.9 mi
43125 Groveport, OH 12,161 6.0 mi
43230 Columbus, OH 51,161 7.8 mi
43207 Columbus, OH 45,144 5.2 mi
43068 Reynoldsburg, OH 51,836 5.1 mi
43206 Columbus, OH 21,864 5.7 mi
43205 Columbus, OH 12,272 5.5 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 43232 in? ▼
ZIP code 43232 (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 43232? ▼
ZIP code 43232 in Columbus, OH has a population of 42,201 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43232? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43232 is $51,417, which is 33% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43232? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43232 is $172,300, which is 38% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43232? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43232 is African American at 57.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 8.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43232? ▼
ZIP code 43232 has 590 business establishments employing approximately 9,656 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43232? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43232 are: Health care and social assistance (119), Retail trade (110), Accommodation and food services (58). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43232? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43232 increased by 4.5% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. 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 43232? ▼
In ZIP code 43232, 57.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.4% 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 43232? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43232 is 21.4 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 43232? ▼
In ZIP code 43232, approximately 39.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 60.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43232? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43232 is 21.4% 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.