| ZIP Code | 43224 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbus |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 380/614 |
| Elevation | 883 ft |
| Latitude | 40.042251 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.964434 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.51 |
| Below Poverty | 20.6% ▲ 106% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.3% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 7.9% ▲ 61% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,137 (4.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 8,564 (34.5%) |
| Some College | 2,727 (11%) |
| Associates | 3,852 (15.5%) |
| Bachelors | 2,164 (8.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 6,350 (25.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $50,934 ▼ 33% below avg ↑ 33% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $159,800 ▼ 43% below avg ↑ 75% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.1x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,025/mo ↑ 29% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 19,238 |
| Vacant Units | 1,682 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 19,238 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,682 |
| Owner Occupied | 51.6% |
| Renter Occupied | 48.4% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.51 |
ZIP code 43224 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. With a population of 44,096, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.1 years. Economically, 43224 is a working-class ZIP code: the median household income of $50,934 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43224 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $159,800 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,025 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (51.6%) and renters (48.4%). Median home values have increased by 75% since 2019.
The population of 43224 is racially diverse, with Black as the largest group at 43.0%. Residents are moderately educated — 34.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects a significant share of residents at 20.6%. Household income has grown by 33% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43224 stands at 7.9%, which is significantly above the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 71%.
Overall, ZIP code 43224 in Columbus, OH is characterized as working-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 44,096 residents, a median household income of $50,934, and a median home value of $159,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.