43231 ZIP Code
Columbus, Ohio
December 14, 2025
| ZIP Code: | 43231 |
| City/Town: | Columbus |
| County: | Franklin |
| State: | Ohio |
| ZIP Type: | Standard |
| Population: | 23,110 |
| Median Household Income: | $71,574 |
| Per Capita Income: | $37,440 |
| Total Housing Units: | 9,149 |
| Median Home Value: | $208,700 |
| Land Area: | 4.2 sq miles
10.8 sq km |
| Water Area: | 0.0 sq miles
0.1 sq km |
| Coordinates: | 40.0794, -82.9369 |
Population Information (43231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population: | 23,110 | -- | -- |
| Male: | 10,532 | 45.6% | 49.6% |
| Female: | 12,578 | 54.4% | 50.4% |
| Median Age: | 32.5 yrs | -- | 38.5 yrs |
| Under 5 years: | 2,014 | 8.7% | 5.7% |
| 5 to 9 years: | 1,337 | 5.8% | 6.0% |
| 10 to 14 years: | 2,097 | 9.1% | 6.5% |
| 15 to 19 years: | 1,555 | 6.7% | 6.6% |
| 20 to 24 years: | 1,195 | 5.2% | 6.7% |
| 25 to 34 years: | 4,366 | 18.9% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 years: | 3,263 | 14.1% | 12.9% |
| 45 to 54 years: | 2,599 | 11.2% | 12.4% |
| 55 to 59 years: | 1,163 | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| 60 to 64 years: | 991 | 4.3% | 6.4% |
| 65 to 74 years: | 1,518 | 6.6% | 9.7% |
| 75 to 84 years: | 633 | 2.7% | 4.8% |
| 85 years and over: | 379 | 1.6% | 2.0% |
Housing Information (43231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value: | $208,700 | -- | $281,900 |
| Median rooms: | 5.2 | -- | 5.5 |
| Median rent: | $1,103 / mo. | -- | $1,268 / mo. |
| Total housing units: | 9,149 | -- | -- |
| Occupied housing units: | 8,670 | 94.8% | 38.0% |
| Vacant housing units: | 479 | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Housing tenure: | -- | -- | -- |
| Owner-occupied: | 4,394 | 50.7% | 64.8% |
| Renter-occupied: | 4,276 | 49.3% | 35.2% |
Educational Attainment (43231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population 25 years and over: | 14,912 | -- | -- |
| Less than 9th grade: | 554 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 422 | 2.8% | 6.1% |
| High school graduate: | 4,440 | 29.8% | 26.4% |
| Some college, no degree: | 3,736 | 25.1% | 19.7% |
| Associate degree: | 1,137 | 7.6% | 8.7% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 3,184 | 21.4% | 20.9% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 1,439 | 9.6% | 13.7% |
| Percent high school graduate or higher: | -- | 93.5% | 89.1% |
| Percent bachelor's degree or higher: | -- | 31.0% | 34.3% |
Income Information (43231 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income: | $71,574 / yr. | $75,149 / yr. |
| Mean household income: | $83,968 / yr. | $105,833 / yr. |
| Median family income: | $76,845 / yr. | $92,646 / yr. |
| Per capita income: | $37,440 / yr. | $41,261 / yr. |
Employment (43231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In labor force: | 12,800 | -- | 63.5% |
| Employed: | 12,262 | 96.0% | 96.4% |
| Unemployed: | 517 | 4.0% | 5.3% |
| Not in labor force: | 4,588 | -- | -- |
| Class of Worker: | -- | -- | -- |
| Private wage and salary: | 10,095 | 82.3% | 79.7% |
| Government workers: | 1,526 | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| Self-employed: | 492 | 4.0% | 5.9% |
| Unpaid family workers: | 149 | 1.2% | 0.1% |
Race & Ethnicity (43231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Race (one race): | -- | -- | -- |
| White: | 9,607 | 41.6% | 61.6% |
| Black or African American: | 10,278 | 44.5% | 12.4% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native: | 31 | 0.1% | 1.1% |
| Asian: | 1,016 | 4.4% | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Some other race: | 400 | 1.7% | 8.4% |
| Two or more races: | 1,778 | 7.7% | 10.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race): | 1,030 | 4.5% | 18.7% |
| Mexican: | 1,346 | 5.8% | 11.2% |
| Puerto Rican: | 690 | 3.0% | 1.8% |
| Cuban: | 118 | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino: | 1 | 0.0% | 5.0% |
| Not Hispanic or Latino: | 537 | 2.3% | 81.1% |
Income Distribution (43231 zip code)
| Household Income | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000: | 249 | 2.9% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999: | 303 | 3.5% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999: | 330 | 3.8% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999: | 843 | 9.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999: | 1,144 | 13.2% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999: | 1,829 | 21.1% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999: | 1,273 | 14.7% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 1,721 | 19.9% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 751 | 8.7% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more: | 227 | 2.6% | 11.4% |
Commute to Work (43231 zip code)
| Commute Method | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone: | 8,407 | 68.6% | 67.8% |
| Carpooled: | 1,528 | 12.5% | 8.7% |
| Public transportation: | 202 | 1.6% | 4.2% |
| Walked: | 52 | 0.4% | 2.5% |
| Other means: | 63 | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| Worked from home: | 1,700 | 13.9% | 13.8% |
| Mean travel time to work: | 23.0 min | -- | 26.7 min |
Industry (43231 zip code)
| Industry Sector | Workers | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing, mining: | 40 | 0.3% | 1.6% |
| Construction: | 437 | 3.6% | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing: | 1,267 | 10.3% | 10.0% |
| Wholesale trade: | 199 | 1.6% | 2.4% |
| Retail trade: | 1,290 | 10.5% | 11.0% |
| Transportation, warehousing, utilities: | 828 | 6.8% | 5.8% |
| Information: | 252 | 2.1% | 1.9% |
| Finance, insurance, real estate: | 1,422 | 11.6% | 6.7% |
| Professional, scientific, management: | 1,311 | 10.7% | 12.1% |
| Education, health care, social services: | 3,091 | 25.2% | 23.3% |
| Arts, entertainment, food services: | 1,273 | 10.4% | 9.0% |
| Other services: | 280 | 2.3% | 4.7% |
| Public administration: | 572 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
Poverty Status (43231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poverty Rate: | -- | 15.5% | 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 (43231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| With health insurance: | 20,100 | 87.0% | 91.3% |
| Private health insurance: | 12,677 | 54.9% | 67.6% |
| Public health coverage: | 9,485 | 41.0% | 35.9% |
| Without health insurance: | 2,774 | 12.0% | 8.7% |
Benefits & Assistance (43231 zip code)
| Households with: | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings: | 7,417 | 85.5% | 77.4% |
| Social Security income: | 1,724 | 19.9% | 31.0% |
| Retirement income: | 1,597 | 18.4% | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security Income (SSI): | 352 | 4.1% | 4.5% |
| Cash public assistance income: | 226 | 2.6% | 1.8% |
| SNAP (food stamps) benefits: | 897 | 10.3% | 11.4% |
Housing Types (43231 zip code)
| Structure Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-unit, detached: | 4,404 | 48.1% | 61.4% |
| 1-unit, attached: | 821 | 9.0% | 6.1% |
| 2 units: | 215 | 2.3% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units: | 760 | 8.3% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units: | 1,446 | 15.8% | 4.6% |
| 10 to 19 units: | 476 | 5.2% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units: | 1,027 | 11.2% | 9.9% |
| Mobile home: | 0 | 0.0% | 5.8% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc.: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
Year Structure Built (43231 zip code)
| Year Built | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2020 or later: | 5 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Built 2010 to 2019: | 352 | 3.8% | 8.2% |
| Built 2000 to 2009: | 776 | 8.5% | 13.5% |
| Built 1990 to 1999: | 1,012 | 11.1% | 13.2% |
| Built 1980 to 1989: | 1,785 | 19.5% | 13.2% |
| Built 1970 to 1979: | 3,681 | 40.2% | 14.6% |
| Built 1960 to 1969: | 607 | 6.6% | 10.2% |
| Built 1950 to 1959: | 629 | 6.9% | 9.9% |
| Built 1940 to 1949: | 148 | 1.6% | 4.6% |
| Built 1939 or earlier: | 154 | 1.7% | 12.0% |
Bedrooms (43231 zip code)
| Number of Bedrooms | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio): | 175 | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom: | 855 | 9.3% | 3.0% |
| 2 bedrooms: | 3,529 | 38.6% | 9.1% |
| 3 bedrooms: | 3,165 | 34.6% | 15.9% |
| 4 bedrooms: | 1,347 | 14.7% | 18.8% |
| 5 or more bedrooms: | 78 | 0.9% | 17.6% |
Heating Fuel (43231 zip code)
| Fuel Type | Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas: | 4,258 | 49.1% | 47.1% |
| Bottled, tank, or LP gas: | 90 | 1.0% | 4.9% |
| Electricity: | 4,283 | 49.4% | 40.2% |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.: | 1 | 0.0% | 4.2% |
| Coal or coke: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Wood: | 0 | 0.0% | 1.5% |
| Solar energy: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Other fuel: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| No fuel used: | 38 | 0.4% | 0.2% |
Vehicles Available (43231 zip code)
| Vehicles | Households | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle available: | 457 | 5.3% | 8.3% |
| 1 vehicle available: | 3,683 | 42.5% | 32.6% |
| 2 vehicles available: | 3,207 | 37.0% | 37.0% |
| 3 or more vehicles available: | 1,323 | 15.3% | 22.1% |
Home Value Distribution (43231 zip code)
| Value Range | Owner Units | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $50,000: | 71 | 1.6% | 5.7% |
| $50,000 to $99,999: | 479 | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999: | 526 | 12.0% | 9.2% |
| $150,000 to $199,999: | 894 | 20.3% | 10.8% |
| $200,000 to $299,999: | 1,940 | 44.2% | 19.9% |
| $300,000 to $499,999: | 433 | 9.9% | 24.1% |
| $500,000 to $999,999: | 27 | 0.6% | 17.0% |
| $1,000,000 or more: | 24 | 0.5% | 5.6% |
Housing Costs (43231 zip code)
| Value | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Median owner costs (with mortgage): | $1,442 / mo. | $1,828 / mo. |
| Median owner costs (no mortgage): | $668 / mo. | $584 / mo. |
| Median gross rent: | $1,103 / mo. | $1,268 / mo. |
| Average household size (owner-occupied): | 2.77 | 2.53 |
| Average household size (renter-occupied): | 2.50 | 2.38 |
Households (43231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total households: | 8,670 | -- | -- |
| Married-couple households: | 3,386 | 39.1% | 47.5% |
| Cohabiting couple households: | 1,671 | 19.3% | 7.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse: | 1,768 | 20.4% | 5.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse: | 3,003 | 34.6% | 12.7% |
| Householder living alone: | 3,186 | 36.7% | 28.6% |
| 65 years and over living alone: | 1,792 | 20.7% | 11.8% |
| Average household size: | 2.64 | -- | 2.53 |
| Average family size: | 3.39 | -- | -- |
Marital Status (43231 zip code)
| Population 15 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 7,983 | -- | -- |
| Never married: | 3,184 | 39.9% | 37.0% |
| Now married: | 3,732 | 46.7% | 49.5% |
| Separated: | 157 | 2.0% | 1.5% |
| Widowed: | 677 | 8.5% | 2.6% |
| Divorced: | 3,836 | 48.1% | 9.3% |
School Enrollment (43231 zip code)
| Population 3 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in school: | 6,038 | -- | -- |
| Nursery school, preschool: | 306 | 5.1% | 5.8% |
| Kindergarten: | 326 | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 2,759 | 45.7% | 40.5% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 1,145 | 19.0% | 21.4% |
| College or graduate school: | 1,502 | 24.9% | 27.3% |
Veterans & Disability (43231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian population 18 years and over: | 16,831 | -- | -- |
| Veterans: | 892 | 5.3% | 6.3% |
| Civilian noninstitutionalized population: | 22,874 | -- | -- |
| With a disability: | 2,460 | 10.8% | 13.4% |
| Under 18 with disability: | 238 | 9.7% | 5.8% |
| 18 to 64 with disability: | 1,469 | 59.7% | 10.4% |
| 65 and over with disability: | 753 | 30.6% | 33.4% |
Mobility (Residence 1 Year Ago) (43231 zip code)
| Population 1 year and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Same house: | 19,833 | 85.8% | 86.9% |
| Different house: | 2,922 | 12.6% | 13.1% |
| Same county: | 2,254 | 77.1% | 7.0% |
| Different county: | 451 | 15.4% | 3.2% |
| Different state: | 295 | 10.1% | 2.5% |
| Abroad: | 217 | 7.4% | 0.4% |
Place of Birth (43231 zip code)
| Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native born: | 17,221 | 74.5% | 86.2% |
| Foreign born: | 438 | 1.9% | 13.9% |
| Naturalized citizen: | 5,889 | 1344.5% | 52.7% |
| Not a citizen: | 5,889 | 1344.5% | 47.3% |
| Foreign-born by region: | -- | -- | -- |
| Europe: | 5,889 | 1344.5% | 10.5% |
| Asia: | 112 | 25.6% | 31.3% |
| Africa: | 4,104 | 937.0% | 5.5% |
| Oceania: | 0 | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Latin America: | 699 | 159.6% | 50.0% |
| Northern America: | 7 | 1.6% | 2.2% |
Language Spoken at Home (43231 zip code)
| Population 5 years and over | Number# | Percent% | US AvgUS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total: | 21,096 | -- | -- |
| English only: | 14,666 | 69.5% | 78.3% |
| Language other than English: | 6,430 | 30.5% | 21.5% |
| By language: | -- | -- | -- |
| Spanish: | 922 | 4.4% | 13.3% |
| Other Indo-European languages: | 1,321 | 6.3% | 3.5% |
| Asian/Pacific Island languages: | 401 | 1.9% | 3.5% |
| Other languages: | 3,786 | 17.9% | 1.0% |
Computers & Internet (43231 zip code)
| Households | Percent% | US AvgUS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households with a computer: | 8,670 | 100.0% | 93.1% |
| Households with broadband internet: | 8,272 | 95.4% | 89.4% |
Columbus, OH43231