43210 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH

Franklin County, Ohio

ZIP code 43210 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 1.49 square miles and serves a population of 11,584 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.

About ZIP code 43210

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character.

The dominant occupation class is service, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 14 minutes is near the national average. Remote work is prevalent — 23% of workers work from home.

Educational attainment is high — 87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

Health indicators show elevated rates of poor mental health (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43210 reflects a community defined by a highly educated population, economic challenges above the national average, a high rate of remote workers, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

11,584

population

1.49

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43210 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43210

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43210. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43202 Columbus (1.2 mi) 43212 Columbus (1.6 mi) 43201 Columbus (1.6 mi) 43215 Columbus (2.5 mi) 43222 Columbus (3.1 mi) 43211 Columbus (3.3 mi) 43221 Columbus (3.3 mi) 43279 Columbus (3.4 mi) 43214 Columbus (3.4 mi) 43251 Columbus (3.4 mi) 43266 Columbus (3.4 mi) 43291 Columbus (3.4 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	11,584
Population density	7,774 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	1.49 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	40.0047
Longitude	-83.0278
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	614

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.6%	39.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

11,584

Population

7,774

People per sq mi

19.4

Median age

Median household income

$4,204

Per capita income

Median home value

$695

Median monthly rent

0.0%

Home ownership

20.5%

Poverty rate

11.1%

Unemployment

256

Housing units

87.2%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

10–14

4,176

15–19

4,840

1,074

20–24

1,244

25–34

35–44

45–54

60–64

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	139	1.2%
18 and over	11,445	98.8%
65 and over	0	0.0%
Median age	19.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 69.8%

Asian 16.5%

Black or African American 5.4%

Two or more races 4.6%

Hispanic or Latino 2.5%

Other race 1.1%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	8,289	69.8%
Asian	1,964	16.5%
Black or African American	644	5.4%
Two or more races	543	4.6%
Hispanic or Latino	294	2.5%
Other race	136	1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native	8	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	77.6%	39.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	16.1%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	6.3%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 32.9%

$15k–$25k 21.2%

$25k–$35k 12.9%

$35k–$50k 12.9%

$50k–$75k 20.0%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	32.9%
$15k–$25k	21.2%
$25k–$35k	12.9%
$35k–$50k	12.9%
$50k–$75k	20.0%
Median income	$0

Housing

Home values

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$0
Median rent / month	$695
Owner occupied	0.0%
Renter occupied	100.0%
Vacant	75.1%
Single-family detached	0.9%
Large apartment buildings	5.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	2.9
Avg household size (owned)	0.00

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.0%
1990–1999	0.0%
1980–1989	0.9%
1970–1979	0.0%
1960–1969	48.7%
1950–1959	35.5%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	13.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	7.9%
1 bedroom	57.2%
2 bedrooms	34.0%
3 bedrooms	0.9%
4 bedrooms	0.0%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	14.1%
1 vehicle	82.4%
2 vehicles	3.5%
3 or more	0.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	44.7%
Electricity	20.0%
Fuel oil	5.9%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	39	45.9%
Cohabiting couple	0	0.0%
Male householder, no spouse	37	43.5%
Female householder, no spouse	9	10.6%
Households with children under 18	25	29.4%
Households with seniors (65+)	0	0.0%
Average household size	1.84

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	98.5%	98.9%
Married	1.3%	1.0%
Separated	0.0%	0.0%
Widowed	0.0%	0.0%
Divorced	0.2%	0.1%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.0%

Some HS, no diploma 0.0%

HS graduate 0.0%

Some college, no degree 12.8%

Associate's degree 0.0%

Bachelor's degree 17.2%

Graduate / professional 70.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	100.0%
Bachelor's or higher	87.2%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	0	0.0%
Elementary school	23	0.2%
High school	4	0.0%
College / grad school	11,496	99.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 44.6%

Arts, food & hospitality 27.6%

Retail trade 9.1%

Professional & management 6.6%

Manufacturing 2.2%

Other services 2.0%

Transportation & utilities 1.7%

Finance & real estate 1.6%

Construction 1.3%

Information 1.2%

Public administration 1.2%

Wholesale trade 1.0%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	29.0%
Service	35.3%
Sales & office	27.5%
Natural resources & construction	1.2%
Production & transportation	7.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	55.8%
Government	41.9%
Self-employed	2.3%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	12.0%
Carpool	1.9%
Public transit	5.4%
Walk	55.8%
Work from home	23.3%
Other means	1.7%
Avg commute (minutes)	13.7

Poverty

All people 20.5%

Under 18 years 14.8%

18 and over 21.7%

Married-couple families 0.0%

Female-led households 100.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	20.0%
Retirement income	0.0%
Supplemental Security	14.1%
Cash public assistance	14.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	17.6%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	28.5%
High blood pressure	12.4%
High cholesterol	9.4%
Diabetes	2.3%
Heart disease	1.3%
Stroke	0.7%
Asthma	13.3%
Arthritis	6.1%
Kidney disease	1.2%
Pulmonary disease	4.0%
Cancer	0.7%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	18.6%
Binge drinking	24.0%
No physical activity	23.1%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.5%
Depression	31.4%
Fair or poor health	13.2%
Poor mental health	26.1%
Poor physical health	7.7%
No health insurance	14.4%
Visited doctor (checkup)	71.0%
Visited dentist	54.0%
Cholesterol screening	61.7%
Teeth loss	13.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	11	0.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.0%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	7.1%
65 and over	0.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	95.4%
Public insurance	3.8%
No insurance	1.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	11,584	100.0%
Spanish	543	4.7%
Other Indo-European	19	0.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	43	0.4%
Other languages	481	4.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,375	89.6%
Born in same state	10,275	88.7%
Born in different state	6,953	60.0%
Foreign born	100	0.9%
Naturalized citizen	1,209	10.4%
Not a US citizen	134	11.1%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,322	11.4%
French	476	4.1%
Arab	167	1.4%
German	74	0.6%
Irish	74	0.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	46	0.4%
Dutch	31	0.3%
Polish	30	0.3%
Norwegian	17	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	0.7%
Internet access	85.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43210

What city is ZIP code 43210 in?

ZIP code 43210 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43210 in?

ZIP code 43210 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43210?

87% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43210?

21% of residents in ZIP code 43210 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the population of ZIP code 43210?

ZIP code 43210 has an estimated population of 11,584 residents, with a density of 7,795 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 43210 in?

ZIP code 43210 observes the EST timezone.