PlainZIP

Columbus, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43240

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

3,469
534/sq mi
$82,895
Median income
$329,200
Median home value
47.3%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Columbus pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a low-density, renter-heavy area.

Top 35%
household income, US ZIPs
Top 29%
home value, US ZIPs
534
people per sq mi
28%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43240 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43240 covers 6.5 square miles in Columbus, Delaware County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 3,469 residents on file, a density of 534 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43240 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $82,895 (14% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $52,086. Local economic indicators show a 8.4% poverty rate alongside 6.9% unemployment. 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 solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 47.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 32.9, and the average commute is 21 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 10 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 43240, plus 6 more within Delaware County, give a clearer read than the 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 43240

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43240.

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 43240, 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

3,469

Population

6.5

Area (sq mi)

534

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43240?

32.9

Median Age

56.9%

Male

43.1%

Female

27.4%

Foreign-Born

White 65.8%
African American 11.6%
Asian 17.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%

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?

$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

How ZIP 43240 ranks nationally

Columbus, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$82,895 Top 35% higher than 65% 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 70.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.3%

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

Owner 28.2%
Renter 71.8%

$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 43240 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 43240 ranks #0 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 43240 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 43240 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Delaware County

43015 standard
Delaware, OH
Pop: 48,107
43065 standard
Powell, OH
Pop: 38,821
43082 standard
Westerville, OH
Pop: 29,946
43035 standard
Lewis Center, OH
Pop: 24,721
43074 standard
Sunbury, OH
Pop: 11,655
43021 standard
Galena, OH
Pop: 10,301

Related Areas

Delaware County Columbus, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43240 in? ▼
ZIP code 43240 (Columbus) is located in Delaware County, Ohio. Delaware County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/delaware-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43240? ▼
ZIP code 43240 in Columbus, OH has a population of 3,469 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43240? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43240 is $82,895, which is 9% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43240? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43240 is $329,200, which is 18% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43240? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43240 is White at 65.8%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.2% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43240? ▼
ZIP code 43240 has 658 business establishments employing approximately 26,948 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43240? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43240 are: Retail trade (188), Accommodation and food services (134), Finance and insurance (64). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43240? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43240 increased by 13.8% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 92%. 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 43240? ▼
In ZIP code 43240, 70.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.3% 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 43240? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43240 is 20.8 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 43240? ▼
In ZIP code 43240, approximately 28.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 71.8% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43240? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43240 is 8.4% 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.