City

Columbus, OH

45 ZIP codes  ·  Franklin County  ·  Ohio

👥874,256Population
💰$67,131Median HH Income▼ 12% below avg
🎂34.6Median Age
🏠$263,786Median Home Value≈ Avg
🎓47.4%College Grads▲ 22% above avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 15% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.1% Female 50.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.5%Hispanic: 7.8%Black: 27.5%Asian: 4.5%Other: 5.1%Race
White54.5%
Hispanic7.8%
Black27.5%
Asian4.5%
Other5.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
16%
18–24
11%
25–44
33%
45–64
22%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age34.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty17.8% ▲ 78% above avg
College Grads47.4% ▲ 22% above avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 15% above avg
No HS Diploma12,206 (2.3%)
HS Graduate141,311 (26.5%)
Some College50,055 (9.4%)
Associates74,605 (14%)
Bachelors38,840 (7.3%)
Graduate Degree216,919 (40.6%)

Education

No HS: 2.3%HS Grad: 26.5%Some College: 9.4%Associates: 14%Bachelors: 7.3%Graduate: 40.6%Edu
No HS2.3%
HS Grad26.5%
Some College9.4%
Associates14.0%
Bachelors7.3%
Graduate40.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 46.6%Renter: 53.4%Tenure
Owner46.6%
Renter53.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
25%
$300k–$500k
24%
Over $500k
12%

Financials

Median HH Income$67,131 ▼ 12% below avg
Median Home Value$263,786 ≈ Avg
Home/Income Ratio3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,196/mo
Total Housing Units401,205
Vacant Units32,690

Income Distribution

Under $25k
19%
$25k–$50k
17%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
16%
$150k–$200k
8%
Over $200k
9%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
77%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
3%
Work From Home
18%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
27%
15–30 min
51%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
8%
2000+
56%
About Columbus, OH

Columbus is a city in Ohio, located in Franklin County. The city spans 45 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 874,256 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 34.61 years.

Economically, Columbus is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $67,130 is near the national average. Approximately 17.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Columbus is a mid-range housing market. Median home values stand at $263,786, which is near the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,195 per month.

The population of Columbus is well-educated. 47.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (54.45%).

Columbus, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 45 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Columbus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43085 26,154 $112,474 $373,300 $1,405 3.9% 68.2% 72.5%
43201 33,873 $43,451 $438,300 $1,299 6.4% 70.3% 16.8%
43202 20,059 $65,689 $317,000 $1,170 4.2% 70.8% 30.6%
43203 9,093 $44,099 $282,100 $930 11.6% 37.0% 32.0%
43204 43,444 $59,158 $170,900 $1,206 5.5% 35.2% 51.3%
43205 12,400 $54,214 $290,800 $1,050 5.4% 48.7% 37.0%
43206 22,026 $74,421 $280,400 $1,339 4.2% 54.1% 47.7%
43207 46,810 $61,307 $156,200 $1,115 6.5% 26.1% 59.4%
43209 28,431 $88,155 $373,500 $1,105 5.3% 64.0% 56.4%
43210 11,853 $30,197 $728 12.8% 87.5% 0.0%
43211 23,003 $38,715 $91,600 $1,057 13.4% 18.3% 37.1%
43212 23,092 $74,952 $514,800 $1,382 2.7% 83.3% 32.2%
43213 35,912 $53,908 $197,700 $1,107 8.4% 31.8% 40.4%
43214 26,420 $92,838 $371,200 $1,189 3.8% 70.3% 62.9%
43215 16,999 $74,469 $508,300 $1,487 2.6% 77.4% 20.8%
43217 2,021 $60,540 $1,190 0.7% 26.1% 8.8%
43219 32,537 $51,860 $173,600 $1,191 6.4% 31.7% 39.9%
43220 29,715 $77,090 $463,200 $1,202 2.0% 68.3% 50.2%
43221 35,037 $115,393 $419,200 $1,441 3.3% 74.3% 67.7%
43223 27,427 $45,902 $113,600 $1,063 7.7% 16.8% 45.2%
43224 44,096 $50,934 $159,800 $1,025 7.9% 34.3% 51.6%
43227 25,282 $45,314 $134,300 $1,105 7.7% 24.7% 51.3%
43228 58,607 $60,895 $204,000 $1,169 5.5% 37.5% 45.5%
43229 54,237 $53,430 $210,600 $1,082 7.9% 33.9% 40.5%
43230 59,522 $92,271 $282,800 $1,407 3.2% 57.8% 59.2%
43231 22,722 $75,096 $222,500 $1,127 3.7% 40.3% 55.3%
43232 46,844 $50,599 $152,700 $1,048 5.3% 26.8% 38.9%
43235 45,171 $86,758 $346,500 $1,412 3.0% 65.4% 52.5%
43240 7,287 $87,389 $289,800 $1,462 6.7% 56.9% 25.2%