43227 ZIP Code
Columbus, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 43227 |
| City/Town: | Columbus |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 25,031 |
| Median Household Income: | $42,596 |
| Per Capita Income: | $29,531 |
| Total Housing Units: | 10,752 |
| Median Home Value: | $118,900 |
| Land Area: | 4.1 sq miles
10.7 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.0 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 39.9432, -82.8876 |
Population Information (43227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 25,031 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 12,030 | 48.1% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 13,001 | 51.9% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 37.2 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 1,570 | 6.3% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 2,032 | 8.1% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 1,868 | 7.5% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,886 | 7.5% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,067 | 4.3% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 3,440 | 13.7% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,359 | 13.4% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,612 | 10.4% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,628 | 6.5% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 1,851 | 7.4% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 2,357 | 9.4% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 939 | 3.8% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 422 | 1.7% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (43227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $118,900 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.3 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $985 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 10,752 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 10,167 | 94.6% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 585 | 5.4% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 5,219 | 51.3% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,948 | 48.7% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (43227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 16,608 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 710 | 4.3% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 1,382 | 8.3% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 6,725 | 40.5% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,791 | 22.8% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,404 | 8.5% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 1,882 | 11.3% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 714 | 4.3% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 87.4% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 15.6% | 34.3% |
Income Information (43227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $42,596 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $55,289 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $50,245 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $29,531 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (43227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 11,264 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 10,216 | 90.7% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 1,048 | 9.3% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 7,908 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 8,690 | 85.1% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,310 | 12.8% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 216 | 2.1% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (43227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 5,493 | 21.9% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 16,305 | 65.1% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 18 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 185 | 0.7% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 10 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 1,692 | 6.8% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,328 | 5.3% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 2,097 | 8.4% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 2,319 | 9.3% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 591 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 198 | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 86 | 0.3% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 1,444 | 5.8% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (43227 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 919 | 9.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 813 | 8.0% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 841 | 8.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 1,384 | 13.6% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,814 | 17.8% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,873 | 18.4% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,282 | 12.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 902 | 8.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 190 | 1.9% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 149 | 1.5% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (43227 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 6,997 | 68.5% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,364 | 13.4% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 508 | 5.0% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 11 | 0.1% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 152 | 1.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 833 | 8.2% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 22.6 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (43227 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 27 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 395 | 3.9% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 796 | 7.8% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 167 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,104 | 10.8% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 2,106 | 20.6% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 36 | 0.4% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 475 | 4.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,002 | 9.8% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 2,076 | 20.3% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,096 | 10.7% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 467 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 469 | 4.6% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (43227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 26.9% | 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 (43227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 21,643 | 86.5% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 9,968 | 39.8% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 13,830 | 55.3% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 3,388 | 13.5% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (43227 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,203 | 70.8% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 3,312 | 32.6% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 2,765 | 27.2% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 902 | 8.9% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 247 | 2.4% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 2,645 | 26.0% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (43227 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 7,384 | 68.7% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 282 | 2.6% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 219 | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 1,378 | 12.8% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 451 | 4.2% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 205 | 1.9% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 767 | 7.1% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 66 | 0.6% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (43227 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 58 | 0.5% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 99 | 0.9% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 285 | 2.7% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 586 | 5.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 1,452 | 13.5% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 2,925 | 27.2% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 4,394 | 40.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 552 | 5.1% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 401 | 3.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (43227 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 75 | 0.7% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 1,215 | 11.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 2,362 | 22.0% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 5,759 | 53.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,188 | 11.0% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 153 | 1.4% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (43227 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 7,840 | 77.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 208 | 2.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 2,081 | 20.5% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 6 | 0.1% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 9 | 0.1% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 23 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (43227 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 1,259 | 12.4% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 4,549 | 44.7% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,193 | 31.4% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,166 | 11.5% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (43227 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 188 | 3.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 1,695 | 32.5% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,892 | 36.3% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 1,129 | 21.6% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 157 | 3.0% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 44 | 0.8% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 78 | 1.5% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 36 | 0.7% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (43227 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,046 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $470 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $985 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.48 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.43 | 2.38 |
Households (43227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 10,167 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 2,717 | 26.7% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 895 | 8.8% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 2,558 | 25.2% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 4,261 | 41.9% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,162 | 31.1% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 2,983 | 29.3% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.46 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.28 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (43227 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 9,432 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 4,141 | 43.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,188 | 33.8% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 284 | 3.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 1,561 | 16.6% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 4,329 | 45.9% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (43227 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 5,856 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 359 | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 242 | 4.1% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,982 | 50.9% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,543 | 26.3% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 730 | 12.5% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (43227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 18,367 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 1,257 | 6.8% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 25,031 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 4,559 | 18.2% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 331 | 7.3% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 2,520 | 55.3% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 1,708 | 37.5% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (43227 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 21,777 | 87.0% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 3,044 | 12.2% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,499 | 82.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 503 | 16.5% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 345 | 11.3% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 42 | 1.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (43227 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 22,082 | 88.2% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 358 | 1.4% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 2,949 | 823.7% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 2,949 | 823.7% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 2,949 | 823.7% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 64 | 17.9% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 1,513 | 422.6% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 6 | 1.7% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 1,209 | 337.7% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 0 | 0.0% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (43227 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 23,461 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 20,215 | 86.2% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 3,246 | 13.8% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 1,621 | 6.9% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 231 | 1.0% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 177 | 0.8% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 1,217 | 5.2% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (43227 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 10,167 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 9,293 | 91.4% | 89.4% |
Columbus, OH43227