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 High-density area
- $82,895
- Median income Near-median income area
- $329,200
- Median home value Above-median home value
- 47.3%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $52,086. The poverty rate is 8.4%, with unemployment at 6.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing costs run above the statewide ZIP benchmark while renting is common: median home value is $329,200 (67% above the average Ohio ZIP), with only 28.2% owner-occupied homes and median rent of $1,484.
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. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Delaware County, so 43240 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 43240
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Columbus, OH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$52,086
Per Capita Income
8.4%
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Unemployment Rate
20.8 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43240 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Columbus, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$82,895 Top 28% higher than 72% of 1,127 Ohio 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
3,831housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 43081
Westerville (43081)
55,991 residents
- 43229
Columbus (43229)
46,347 residents
- 43224
Columbus (43224)
38,699 residents
- 43235
Columbus (43235)
38,493 residents
- 43082
Westerville (43082)
29,946 residents
- 43035
Lewis Center (43035)
24,721 residents
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
24,650 residents
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
23,258 residents
- 43211 21,600
Columbus (43211)
21,600 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43240 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43240 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43035
Lewis Center (43035)
$154,683 median income
- 43082
Westerville (43082)
$147,972 median income
- 43085
Columbus (43085)
$112,517 median income
- 43214
Columbus (43214)
$94,183 median income
- 43081
Westerville (43081)
$92,422 median income
- 43235
Columbus (43235)
$86,666 median income
- 43240
Columbus (43240)
$82,895 median income
- 43231
Columbus (43231)
$73,986 median income
- 43229 $57,561
Columbus (43229)
$57,561 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43240, 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 (3,469 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 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.
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