| ZIP Code | 43204 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbus |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 380/614 |
| Elevation | 819 ft |
| Latitude | 39.960662 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.082542 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.8 yrs ↓ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.46 |
| Below Poverty | 21.3% ▲ 113% above avg |
| College Grads | 35.2% ▼ 9% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 820 (3.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,987 (34.6%) |
| Some College | 3,407 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 3,601 (13.9%) |
| Bachelors | 1,920 (7.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7,218 (27.8%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $59,158 ▼ 22% below avg ↑ 20% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $170,900 ▼ 39% below avg ↑ 54% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 2.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,206/mo ↑ 36% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,286 |
| Vacant Units | 1,766 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,286 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,766 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.7% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.46 |
ZIP code 43204 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. With a population of 43,444, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.8 years. Economically, 43204 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $59,158 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43204 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $170,900 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,206 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.3%) and renters (48.7%). Median home values have increased by 54% since 2019.
The population of 43204 is majority White (61.41%). Residents are moderately educated — 35.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 21.3%. Household income has grown by 20% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43204 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 13% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 72%.
Overall, ZIP code 43204 in Columbus, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 43,444 residents, a median household income of $59,158, and a median home value of $170,900, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.