43222 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH

Franklin County, Ohio

ZIP code 43222 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 1.41 square miles and serves a population of 4,151 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614/380.

About ZIP code 43222

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $99,300. Renters make up the majority at 68%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $22,880. Poverty affects 54% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 54% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 44% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 14% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 24%.

Overall, ZIP code 43222 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

4,151

population

1.41

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43222 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43222

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43222. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43215 Columbus (0.8 mi) 43212 Columbus (1.8 mi) 43251 Columbus (2 mi) 43270 Columbus (2 mi) 43268 Columbus (2 mi) 43260 Columbus (2 mi) 43287 Columbus (2 mi) 43271 Columbus (2 mi) 43291 Columbus (2 mi) 43266 Columbus (2 mi) 43272 Columbus (2 mi) 43279 Columbus (2 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	4,151
Population density	2,944 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	1.41 sq mi
Water area	0.08 sq mi
Latitude	39.9605
Longitude	-83.0365
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	614/380

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.0%	39.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	7.7%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	6.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

4,151

Population

2,944

People per sq mi

40.3

Median age

$22,880

Median household income

$19,191

Per capita income

$99,300

Median home value

$630

Median monthly rent

31.8%

Home ownership

54.0%

Poverty rate

7.0%

Unemployment

1,055

Housing units

13.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

122

Under 5

141

126

5–9

146

130

10–14

150

112

15–19

129

140

20–24

162

245

25–34

283

211

35–44

243

193

45–54

222

120

55–59

139

200

60–64

231

122

65–74

140

167

75–84

192

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	956	23.0%
18 and over	3,195	77.0%
65 and over	706	17.0%
Median age	40.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 41%

Black or African American 21%

Two or more races 15.3%

Hispanic or Latino 10.6%

Other race 9.6%

Asian 1.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%

Group	Count	%
White	1,903	41%
Black or African American	973	21%
Two or more races	711	15.3%
Hispanic or Latino	491	10.6%
Other race	444	9.6%
Asian	77	1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	43	0.9%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	85.0%	39.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	7.7%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.3%	6.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.1%

$10k–$15k 31.2%

$15k–$25k 13.8%

$25k–$35k 11.4%

$35k–$50k 7.4%

$50k–$75k 8.4%

$75k–$100k 7.2%

$100k–$150k 9.2%

$150k–$200k 1.1%

$200k+ 4.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.1%
$10k–$15k	31.2%
$15k–$25k	13.8%
$25k–$35k	11.4%
$35k–$50k	7.4%
$50k–$75k	8.4%
$75k–$100k	7.2%
$100k–$150k	9.2%
$150k–$200k	1.1%
$200k+	4.3%
Median income	$22,880

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.9%

$50k–$100k 27.9%

$100k–$150k 6.7%

$150k–$200k 5.0%

$200k–$300k 20.7%

$300k–$500k 16.8%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$99,300
Median rent / month	$630
Owner occupied	31.8%
Renter occupied	68.2%
Vacant	24.4%
Single-family detached	47.5%
Large apartment buildings	20.1%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	3.15

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	1.3%
2010–2019	4.2%
2000–2009	20.4%
1990–1999	1.1%
1980–1989	0.0%
1970–1979	2.8%
1960–1969	4.5%
1950–1959	5.1%
1940–1949	6.3%
1939 or earlier	54.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	4.5%
1 bedroom	27.7%
2 bedrooms	17.6%
3 bedrooms	37.8%
4 bedrooms	12.5%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	22.1%
1 vehicle	33.2%
2 vehicles	31.6%
3 or more	13.1%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	57.9%
Electricity	40.3%
Wood	1.8%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	457	27.8%
Cohabiting couple	472	28.7%
Male householder, no spouse	230	14.0%
Female householder, no spouse	486	29.5%
Households with children under 18	381	23.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	601	36.5%
Average household size	2.40

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	66.5%	47.4%
Married	15.9%	26.3%
Separated	0.6%	5.8%
Widowed	2.7%	7.7%
Divorced	14.2%	12.8%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.6%

Some HS, no diploma 23.1%

HS graduate 33.8%

Some college, no degree 18.2%

Associate's degree 6.4%

Bachelor's degree 10.0%

Graduate / professional 3.9%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	72.3%
Bachelor's or higher	13.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	6	0.9%
Kindergarten	7	1.1%
Elementary school	272	41.5%
High school	151	23.1%
College / grad school	219	33.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 22.7%

Retail trade 13.8%

Education & healthcare 13.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 11.4%

Finance & real estate 7.4%

Transportation & utilities 7.2%

Construction 6.8%

Other services 5.7%

Information 5.4%

Public administration 3.3%

Manufacturing 2.3%

Wholesale trade 0.4%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	33.3%
Service	25.2%
Sales & office	25.6%
Natural resources & construction	5.9%
Production & transportation	9.9%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	87.7%
Government	7.3%
Self-employed	5.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	59.5%
Carpool	19.5%
Public transit	9.4%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	10.4%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.9

Poverty

All people 54.0%

Under 18 years 65.6%

18 and over 50.5%

Married-couple families 60.4%

Female-led households 32.8%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	43.9%
Retirement income	2.5%
Supplemental Security	34.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	54.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	40.9%
High blood pressure	35.2%
High cholesterol	30.9%
Diabetes	13.8%
Heart disease	7.4%
Stroke	4.2%
Asthma	12.0%
Arthritis	27.7%
Kidney disease	3.5%
Pulmonary disease	10.9%
Cancer	5.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.1%
Binge drinking	19.4%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	38.3%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	22.0%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	13.8%
No health insurance	15.6%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.5%
Visited dentist	55.4%
Cholesterol screening	83.9%
Teeth loss	24.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	187	5.9%

Disability	%
Any disability	23.5%
Under 18	1.4%
18–64 years	17.4%
65 and over	83.1%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	30.8%
Public insurance	64.0%
No insurance	11.7%
Uninsured under 19	1.7%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	3,888	93.7%
Spanish	98	2.5%
Other Indo-European	81	2.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	17	0.4%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	3,959	95.4%
Born in same state	3,959	95.4%
Born in different state	3,174	76.5%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	192	4.6%
Not a US citizen	104	54.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	262	6.3%
Arab	146	3.5%
French	67	1.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	61	1.5%
German	25	0.6%
Irish	14	0.3%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.6%
Internet access	86.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43222

What city is ZIP code 43222 in?

ZIP code 43222 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43222 in?

ZIP code 43222 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43222?

54% of residents in ZIP code 43222 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Is ZIP code 43222 mostly rentals?

68% of occupied units in ZIP code 43222 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43222?

14% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 43222 have a large retiree population?

44% of households in ZIP code 43222 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What timezone is ZIP code 43222 in?

ZIP code 43222 observes the EST timezone.