| ZIP Code | 43228 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbus |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 380/614 |
| Elevation | 914 ft |
| Latitude | 39.964019 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -83.127747 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39049 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 33.4 yrs ↑ 2% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.41 |
| Below Poverty | 18.6% ▲ 86% above avg |
| College Grads | 37.5% ≈ Avg |
| Unemployment | 5.5% ▲ 13% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 1,226 (3.6%) |
| HS Graduate | 11,009 (32.6%) |
| Some College | 4,435 (13.1%) |
| Associates | 4,457 (13.2%) |
| Bachelors | 3,193 (9.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,459 (28%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $60,895 ▼ 20% below avg ↑ 23% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $204,000 ▼ 27% below avg ↑ 60% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.4x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,169/mo ↑ 31% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 25,623 |
| Vacant Units | 1,430 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 25,623 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,430 |
| Owner Occupied | 45.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 54.5% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.41 |
ZIP code 43228 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. With a population of 58,607, this is a highly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 33.4 years. Economically, 43228 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $60,895 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43228 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $204,000 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,169 per month in median rent. The area has a relatively balanced mix of owners (45.5%) and renters (54.5%). Median home values have increased by 60% since 2019.
The population of 43228 is majority White (53.97%). Residents are moderately educated — 37.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 18.6%. Household income has grown by 23% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43228 stands at 5.5%, which is near the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 73%.
Overall, ZIP code 43228 in Columbus, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, and a relatively young community. With 58,607 residents, a median household income of $60,895, and a median home value of $204,000, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.