US ZIP Code
43215

Columbus, OH

Franklin County  ·  Ohio

● Active
👥 16,999 Population ↑ 11% since 2019
💰 $74,469 Median HH Income
≈ Avg ↑ 13% since 2019
🎂 30.5 Median Age
🏠 $508,300 Median Home Value
▲ 82% above avg ↑ 74% since 2019
🎓 77.4% College Grads
▲ 100% above avg
📊 2.6% Unemployment
▼ 47% below avg ↑ 17% since 2019
ZIP Code Details
ZIP Code43215
CityColumbus
StateOhio (OH)
CountyFranklin County
Area Code380/614
Elevation718 ft
Latitude39.966856
Longitude-83.01296
TimezoneNew York (DST)
FIPS39049
ZIP TypeStandard
StatusActive
People & Population (ACS 2023)
♂ Male 49.6% (8,425) Female 50.4% (8,574) ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 74.9%Hispanic: 5.8%Black: 9.4%Asian: 5.4%Other: 4.2%Race
White74.9%
Hispanic5.8%
Black9.4%
Asian5.4%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
1%
5–17
1%
18–24
16%
25–44
54%
45–64
20%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age30.5 yrs
Avg Household Size1.39
Below Poverty13.4% ▲ 34% above avg
College Grads77.4% ▲ 100% above avg
Unemployment2.6% ▼ 47% below avg
No HS Diploma46 (0.3%)
HS Graduate1,452 (10.9%)
Some College431 (3.2%)
Associates1,071 (8.1%)
Bachelors714 (5.4%)
Graduate Degree9,567 (72%)

Education

No HS: 0.3%HS Grad: 10.9%Some College: 3.2%Associates: 8.1%Bachelors: 5.4%Graduate: 72%Edu
No HS0.3%
HS Grad10.9%
Some College3.2%
Associates8.1%
Bachelors5.4%
Graduate72.0%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 20.8%Renter: 79.2%Tenure
Owner20.8%
Renter79.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
2%
$50k–100k
1%
$100k–150k
1%
$150k–200k
2%
$200k–300k
18%
$300k–500k
25%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$74,469 ≈ Avg ↑ 13% since 2019
Median Home Value$508,300 ▲ 82% above avg ↑ 74% since 2019
Home/Income Ratio6.8x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,487/mo ↑ 22% since 2019
Total Units13,428
Vacant Units1,791
Avg HH Size1.39

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–50k
12%
$50k–75k
18%
$75k–100k
13%
$100k–150k
16%
$150k–200k
11%
Over $200k
10%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
64%
Public Transit
2%
Walked
11%
Work From Home
24%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
43%
15–30 min
43%
30–45 min
9%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
2%
1960s–1970s
2%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
75%

Summary

Total Units13,428
Vacant1,791
Owner Occupied20.8%
Renter Occupied79.2%
Avg HH Size1.39
Frequently Asked Questions
ZIP code 43215 is in Columbus, OH, in Franklin County.
ZIP code 43215 is located in Ohio (OH).
ZIP code 43215 is in Franklin County, OH.
ZIP 43215 observes the New York timezone. Daylight Saving Time is observed.
The estimated population of ZIP code 43215 is 16,999 people (ACS 2023).
The median household income in ZIP code 43215 is $74,469 (ACS 2023).
The median home value in ZIP 43215 is $508,300 (ACS 2023).
About ZIP Code 43215

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.