ZIP Code 43240
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Columbus · Delaware County · Ohio
- Population
- 3,469
- Median income
- $82,895
- Median home value
- $329,200
- Bachelor's or higher
- 47.3%
- Land area
- 6.5 sq mi
534/sq mi
▲ 9% vs US
higher than 65% of US ZIPs
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 71% of US ZIPs
Median age 32.9
New York
ZIP code 43240 in Columbus, Ohio has a population of 3,469. The median household income is $82,895, which is 9% above the national average. Median home value is $329,200, 18% above the US average. 47.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43240 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 6.5 square miles in Columbus, Delaware County, Ohio. The area is home to 3,469 residents, producing a population density of 534 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 43240 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43240 sits at $82,895 (14% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $52,086. The poverty rate stands at 8.4% and the unemployment rate at 6.9%. On housing, the median home value is $329,200 (67% above the state average) with median rent at $1,484 per month, and 28.2% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43240 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Delaware County, so you can benchmark 43240 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 43240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43240.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
188 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
134 establishments
- Finance and insurance 64
Finance and insurance
64 establishments
- Health care and social assistance 55
Health care and social assistance
55 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 50
Professional, scientific, and technical services
50 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43240, 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
3,469
Population
6.5
Area (sq mi)
534
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43240?
32.9
Median Age
56.9%
Male
43.1%
Female
27.4%
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?
$82,895
Median Household Income
+14% vs state
$52,086
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
3,831
Total Housing Units
3,598
Occupied Units
233
Vacant Units
2.13
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$329,200
Median Home Value
+67% vs state
$1,484
Median Rent
2007
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
+13.8%
YoY Change (2021)
192
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+92%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43240 have increased 13.8% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +92% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | +17.7% | 142 |
| 2016 | -6.7% | 132 |
| 2017 | +16.8% | 154 |
| 2020 | — | 169 |
| 2021 | +13.8% | 192 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 658 business establishments in ZIP 43240, employing approximately 26,948 people with a combined annual payroll of $2,571,926,000.
658
Businesses
26,948
Employees
$2.6B
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 188 | 28.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 134 | 20.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 64 | 9.7% |
| Health care and social assistance | 55 | 8.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 50 | 7.6% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 44 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 27 | 4.1% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 17 | 2.6% |
| Construction | 14 | 2.1% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 13 | 2.0% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 13 | 2.0% |
| Information | 12 | 1.8% |
| Wholesale trade | 11 | 1.7% |
| Manufacturing | 5 | 0.8% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 5 | 0.8% |
| Educational services | 4 | 0.6% |
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 43240 vs 43035 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43035 | Lewis Center, OH | 24,721 | 3.1 mi |
| 43229 | Columbus, OH | 46,347 | 4.1 mi |
| 43085 | Columbus, OH | 23,258 | 3.6 mi |
| 43082 | Westerville, OH | 29,946 | 5.3 mi |
| 43231 | Columbus, OH | 19,685 | 5.1 mi |
| 43235 | Columbus, OH | 38,493 | 4.8 mi |
| 43224 | Columbus, OH | 38,699 | 7.1 mi |
| 43081 | Westerville, OH | 55,991 | 5.3 mi |
| 43214 | Columbus, OH | 24,650 | 6.8 mi |
| 43211 | Columbus, OH | 21,600 | 9.3 mi |
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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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