| ZIP Code | 43240 |
|---|---|
| City | Columbus |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Franklin County |
| Area Code | 220/380/614/740 |
| Elevation | 924 ft |
| Latitude | 40.145121 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.98282 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39041 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.2 yrs ↑ 3% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.14 |
| Below Poverty | 9.2% ▼ 8% below avg |
| College Grads | 56.9% ▲ 47% above avg |
| Unemployment | 6.7% ▲ 37% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 116 (2.1%) |
| HS Graduate | 1,446 (25.8%) |
| Some College | 279 (5%) |
| Associates | 580 (10.3%) |
| Bachelors | 654 (11.7%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,538 (45.2%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $87,389 ▲ 15% above avg ↑ 12% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $289,800 ≈ Avg ↑ 43% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.3x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,462/mo ↑ 21% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 3,602 |
| Vacant Units | 196 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 3,602 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 196 |
| Owner Occupied | 25.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 74.8% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.14 |
ZIP code 43240 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. With a population of 7,287, this is a lightly populated ZIP code with a relatively young community — the median age is 34.2 years. Economically, 43240 is a middle-income ZIP code: the median household income of $87,389 is near the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43240 represents a mid-range housing market. The median home value of $289,800 is near the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $1,462 per month in median rent. This is predominantly a renter community, with 74.8% of occupied units rented — typical of urban and transitional neighborhoods. Median home values have increased by 43% since 2019.
The population of 43240 is majority White (59.93%). Residents are well-educated — 56.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is above the national average. Poverty affects a relatively small share of residents at 9.2%. Household income has grown by 12% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43240 stands at 6.7%, which is above the national average. About 17% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 74%.
Overall, ZIP code 43240 in Columbus, OH is characterized as middle-income, well-educated, and a relatively young community. With 7,287 residents, a median household income of $87,389, and a median home value of $289,800, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.