PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43235

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

38,493
1,102/sq mi
$86,666
Median income
$383,500
Median home value
57.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

Top 30%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 22%
home value, US ZIPs
1,102
people per sq mi
50%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43235 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43235 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, with 38,493 residents across 34.9 square miles, a density of 1,102 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43235 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $86,666 (19% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $52,867. The poverty rate stands at 10.2% and the unemployment rate at 3.5%. Housing costs here run $383,500 for a typical home value (95% above the state average), with rent averaging $1,477 a month; 50.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

This is a highly-educated ZIP: 57.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.4, 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 43235 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 43235

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43235.

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 43235, 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

38,493

Population

34.9

Area (sq mi)

1,102

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43235?

37.4

Median Age

48.9%

Male

51.1%

Female

16.0%

Foreign-Born

White 72.9%
African American 8.0%
Asian 8.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.2%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.2%

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?

$86,666

Median Household Income

+19% vs state

$52,867

Per Capita Income

10.2%

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Unemployment Rate

20.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43235 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$86,666 Top 30% higher than 70% 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 72.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 57.6%

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

What does housing look like?

20,762

Total Housing Units

19,947

Occupied Units

815

Vacant Units

2.21

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 50.4%
Renter 49.6%

$383,500

Median Home Value

+95% vs state

$1,477

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

+4.5%

YoY Change (2024)

243

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+143%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43235 have increased 4.5% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +143% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.8% 167
2021 +11.4% 186
2022 +14.4% 213
2023 +9.2% 232
2024 +4.5% 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 1,162 business establishments in ZIP 43235, employing approximately 16,817 people with a combined annual payroll of $947,892,000.

1,162

Businesses

16,817

Employees

$947.9M

Annual Payroll

17

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Professional, scientific, and technical services 196 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 151 13.0%
Accommodation and food services 127 10.9%
Retail trade 117 10.1%
Finance and insurance 105 9.0%
Other services (except public administration) 101 8.7%
Real estate and rental and leasing 79 6.8%
Construction 58 5.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 54 4.7%
Information 36 3.1%
Wholesale trade 35 3.0%
Transportation and warehousing 29 2.5%
Educational services 21 1.8%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 17 1.5%
Manufacturing 16 1.4%
Management of companies and enterprises 10 0.9%
Utilities 5 0.4%

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 43235 vs 43085 →

ZIP 43235 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 43235 ranks #3 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 43235 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 43235 ranks #7 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
43085 Columbus, OH 23,258 1.9 mi
43220 Columbus, OH 24,989 3.9 mi
43214 Columbus, OH 24,650 3.9 mi
43017 Dublin, OH 37,626 4.2 mi
43229 Columbus, OH 46,347 4.2 mi
43221 Columbus, OH 31,265 5.7 mi
43016 Dublin, OH 31,306 5.4 mi
43240 Columbus, OH 3,469 4.8 mi
43065 Powell, OH 38,821 5.6 mi
43202 Columbus, OH 20,251 6.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Franklin County

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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 43235 in? ▼
ZIP code 43235 (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 43235? ▼
ZIP code 43235 in Columbus, OH has a population of 38,493 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43235? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43235 is $86,666, which is 14% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43235? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43235 is $383,500, which is 38% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43235? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43235 is White at 72.9%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43235? ▼
ZIP code 43235 has 1,162 business establishments employing approximately 16,817 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43235? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43235 are: Professional, scientific, and technical services (196), Health care and social assistance (151), Accommodation and food services (127). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43235? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43235 increased by 4.5% 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 43235? ▼
In ZIP code 43235, 72.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 57.6% 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 43235? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43235 is 20.7 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 43235? ▼
In ZIP code 43235, approximately 50.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 49.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43235? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43235 is 10.2% 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.