| ZIP Code | 43203 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbus |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 380/614 |
| Elevation | 821 ft |
| Latitude | 39.972934 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.969167 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.09 |
| Below Poverty | 40.8% ▲ 308% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.0% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 11.6% ▲ 136% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 86 (1.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,560 (28.9%) |
| Some College | 642 (11.9%) |
| Associates | 1,112 (20.6%) |
| Bachelors | 286 (5.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,708 (31.7%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $44,099 ▼ 42% below avg ↑ 45% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $282,100 ≈ Avg ↑ 63% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $930/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 5,301 |
| Vacant Units | 1,015 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 5,301 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,015 |
| Owner Occupied | 32.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 68.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.09 |
ZIP code 43203 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. With a population of 9,093, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 43203 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $44,099 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43203 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $282,100 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $930 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 68.0% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 63% since 2019.
The population of 43203 is majority Black (59.25%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 40.8%. Household income has grown by 45% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43203 stands at 11.6%, which is more than double the national average. About 19% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 59%.
Overall, ZIP code 43203 in Columbus, OH is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 9,093 residents, a median household income of $44,099, and a median home value of $282,100, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.