43209 ZIP Code
Columbus, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 43209 |
| City/Town: | Columbus |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 28,600 |
| Median Household Income: | $84,173 |
| Per Capita Income: | $44,882 |
| Total Housing Units: | 12,955 |
| Median Home Value: | $343,100 |
| Land Area: | 6.1 sq miles
15.9 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.1 sq miles
0.2 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9536, -82.9295 |
Population Information (43209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 28,600 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 13,651 | 47.7% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 14,949 | 52.3% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 38.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,844 | 6.4% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,845 | 6.5% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,482 | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 2,033 | 7.1% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,627 | 5.7% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,053 | 14.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,798 | 13.3% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 3,565 | 12.5% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,709 | 6.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,857 | 6.5% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,909 | 10.2% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 1,368 | 4.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 510 | 1.8% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (43209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $343,100 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.6 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,042 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 12,955 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 12,040 | 92.9% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 915 | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 6,874 | 57.1% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 5,166 | 42.9% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (43209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 19,769 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 108 | 0.5% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 558 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 3,603 | 18.2% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 2,639 | 13.3% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,206 | 6.1% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 6,379 | 32.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 5,276 | 26.7% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 96.6% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 59.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (43209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $84,173 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $130,704 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $119,821 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $44,882 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (43209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 15,835 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 15,036 | 95.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 787 | 5.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,261 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 11,872 | 79.0% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 2,477 | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 687 | 4.6% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (43209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 19,488 | 68.1% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 6,891 | 24.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 42 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 540 | 1.9% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 170 | 0.6% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,469 | 5.1% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 590 | 2.1% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,113 | 3.9% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 209 | 0.7% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 218 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 28 | 0.1% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 658 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (43209 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 444 | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 338 | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 689 | 5.7% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 740 | 6.1% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,317 | 10.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 2,070 | 17.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,362 | 11.3% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 2,076 | 17.2% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,045 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 1,959 | 16.3% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (43209 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 10,569 | 70.3% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 837 | 5.6% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 363 | 2.4% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 426 | 2.8% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 175 | 1.2% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 2,366 | 15.7% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 20.2 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (43209 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 6 | 0.0% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 499 | 3.3% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 919 | 6.1% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 224 | 1.5% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,579 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 888 | 5.9% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 248 | 1.6% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,645 | 10.9% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,892 | 12.6% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 4,893 | 32.5% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 900 | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 549 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 794 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (43209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 8.5% | 8.8% |
| All people below poverty level: | -- | -- | -- |
| Under 18 years: | -- | -- | 16.3% |
| 18 to 64 years: | -- | -- | 11.0% |
| 65 years and over: | -- | -- | 10.3% |
Health Insurance (43209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 26,758 | 93.6% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 21,655 | 75.7% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 7,853 | 27.5% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 1,655 | 5.8% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (43209 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 10,007 | 83.1% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,246 | 27.0% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,575 | 21.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 419 | 3.5% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 179 | 1.5% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 882 | 7.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (43209 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,303 | 56.4% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 1,286 | 9.9% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 398 | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,642 | 12.7% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 602 | 4.6% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 554 | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,170 | 9.0% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (43209 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 278 | 2.1% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 409 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 441 | 3.4% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 759 | 5.9% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,797 | 13.9% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 1,835 | 14.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 2,928 | 22.6% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 1,799 | 13.9% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 2,704 | 20.9% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (43209 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 177 | 1.4% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,955 | 15.1% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,860 | 29.8% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 4,404 | 34.0% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,834 | 14.2% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 725 | 5.6% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (43209 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 9,680 | 80.4% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 210 | 1.7% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,072 | 17.2% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 9 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 7 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 19 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 43 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (43209 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 992 | 8.2% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,149 | 34.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 4,960 | 41.2% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,939 | 16.1% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (43209 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 132 | 1.9% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 228 | 3.3% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 363 | 5.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 688 | 10.0% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,463 | 21.3% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 2,313 | 33.6% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 1,271 | 18.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 416 | 6.1% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (43209 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,993 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $819 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,042 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.56 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 1.88 | 2.38 |
Households (43209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 12,040 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 5,162 | 42.9% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 2,169 | 18.0% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,990 | 16.5% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,924 | 32.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,501 | 29.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 3,421 | 28.4% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.27 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 2.91 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (43209 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 11,197 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,282 | 38.2% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 5,441 | 48.6% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 142 | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,219 | 10.9% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,397 | 39.3% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (43209 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 7,620 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 755 | 9.9% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 439 | 5.8% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,528 | 33.2% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,183 | 15.5% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 2,715 | 35.6% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (43209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 22,471 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,017 | 4.5% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 28,413 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 3,001 | 10.6% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 144 | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,472 | 49.1% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,385 | 46.2% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (43209 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 23,822 | 83.3% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 4,500 | 15.7% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,753 | 61.2% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 1,589 | 35.3% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 487 | 10.8% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 158 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (43209 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 27,037 | 94.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 346 | 1.2% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 1,563 | 451.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 1,563 | 451.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 1,563 | 451.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 508 | 146.8% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 251 | 72.5% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 221 | 63.9% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 63 | 18.2% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (43209 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 26,756 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 24,464 | 91.4% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 2,292 | 8.6% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 667 | 2.5% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 590 | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 236 | 0.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 799 | 3.0% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (43209 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 12,040 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 11,553 | 96.0% | 89.4% |
Columbus, OH43209