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 High-density area
- $86,666
- Median income Above-median income area
- $383,500
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 57.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43235 (Columbus, OH) rose +4.5% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 232.2 in 2023 to 242.7 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,867. The poverty rate is 10.2%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $383,500 (95% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $1,477; 50.4% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Franklin County, so 43235 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 43235
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43235.
- Professional, scientific, and technical services
Professional, scientific, and technical services
196 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
151 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
127 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
117 establishments
- Finance and insurance
Finance and insurance
105 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43235?
37.4
Median Age
48.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
16.0%
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?
$86,666
Median Household Income
+19% vs state ZIP avg
$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
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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
20,762housing units
20,762
Total Housing Units
19,947
Occupied Units
815
Vacant Units
2.21
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$383,500
Median Home Value
+95% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 43229
Columbus (43229)
46,347 residents
- 43065
Powell (43065)
38,821 residents
- 43235
Columbus (43235)
38,493 residents
- 43017
Dublin (43017)
37,626 residents
- 43016
Dublin (43016)
31,306 residents
- 43221
Columbus (43221)
31,265 residents
- 43220
Columbus (43220)
24,989 residents
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
24,650 residents
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
23,258 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43235 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43235 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43065
Powell (43065)
$154,481 median income
- 43017
Dublin (43017)
$135,922 median income
- 43221
Columbus (43221)
$118,768 median income
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
$112,517 median income
- 43016
Dublin (43016)
$109,972 median income
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
$94,183 median income
- 43235
Columbus (43235)
$86,666 median income
- 43240
Columbus (43240)
$82,895 median income
- 43220
Columbus (43220)
$74,298 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43235, 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 (38,493 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 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.
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