Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 34.6 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.32 |
| Below Poverty | 17.8% ▲ 78% above avg |
| College Grads | 47.4% ▲ 22% above avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 15% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 12,206 (2.3%) |
| HS Graduate | 141,311 (26.5%) |
| Some College | 50,055 (9.4%) |
| Associates | 74,605 (14%) |
| Bachelors | 38,840 (7.3%) |
| Graduate Degree | 216,919 (40.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $67,131 ▼ 12% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $263,786 ≈ Avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.9x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $1,196/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 401,205 |
| Vacant Units | 32,690 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College | Owner 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% |