ZIP Code 43232

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Columbus · Franklin County · Ohio

Population
42,201

1,328/sq mi

Median income
$51,417

▼ 33% vs US

higher than 16% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$172,300

▼ 38% vs US

higher than 35% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
19.4%

Median age 33.2

Land area
31.8 sq mi

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ZIP code 43232 in Columbus, Ohio has a population of 42,201. The median household income is $51,417, which is 33% below the national average. Median home value is $172,300, 38% below the US average. 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43232 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 31.8 square miles in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio. The area is home to 42,201 residents, producing a population density of 1,328 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 43232 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43232 sits at $51,417 (30% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $26,729. The poverty rate stands at 21.4% and the unemployment rate at 5.5%. 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, a direct signal of whether 43232 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 43232

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

42,201

Population

31.8

Area (sq mi)

1,328

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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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

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)

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 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

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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.

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Official Data Resources for Columbus, OH

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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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