| ZIP Code | 43215 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbus |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 380/614 |
| Elevation | 718 ft |
| Latitude | 39.966856 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.01296 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 30.5 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 1.39 |
| Below Poverty | 13.4% ▲ 34% above avg |
| College Grads | 77.4% ▲ 100% above avg |
| Unemployment | 2.6% ▼ 47% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 46 (0.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,452 (10.9%) |
| Some College | 431 (3.2%) |
| Associates | 1,071 (8.1%) |
| Bachelors | 714 (5.4%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,567 (72%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $74,469 ≈ Avg ↑ 13% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $508,300 ▲ 82% above avg ↑ 74% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,487/mo ↑ 22% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 13,428 |
| Vacant Units | 1,791 |
| Avg HH Size | 1.39 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 13,428 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,791 |
| Owner Occupied | 20.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 79.2% |
| Avg HH Size | 1.39 |
ZIP code 43215 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. With a population of 16,999, this is a moderately populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 30.5 years. Economically, 43215 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $74,469 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43215 represents a premium housing market. The median home value of $508,300 is significantly above the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,487 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 79.2% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 74% since 2019.
The population of 43215 is primarily White (74.86%). Residents are highly educated — 77.4% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is significantly above the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 13.4%. Household income has grown by 13% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43215 stands at 2.6%, which is below the national average. About 23% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 61%.
Overall, ZIP code 43215 in Columbus, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, highly educated, and a relatively young community. With 16,999 residents, a median household income of $74,469, and a median home value of $508,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.