43209 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH
Franklin County, Ohio
ZIP code 43209 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 6.12 square miles and serves a population of 28,600 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.
About ZIP code 43209
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1950s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $343,100. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 57%.
The gap between median ($84,173) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
28,600
population
6.12
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43209 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43209
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43209. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Acceptable |
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43205 Columbus (1.6 mi)
43203 Columbus (2.2 mi)
43227 Columbus (2.6 mi)
43206 Columbus (2.7 mi)
43279 Columbus (3.6 mi)
43266 Columbus (3.6 mi)
43268 Columbus (3.6 mi)
43251 Columbus (3.6 mi)
43272 Columbus (3.6 mi)
43291 Columbus (3.6 mi)
43271 Columbus (3.6 mi)
43260 Columbus (3.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 28,600 |
| Population density | 4,673 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.12 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.10 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9537 |
| Longitude | -82.9318 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 614 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.6% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 12.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
28,600
Population
4,673
People per sq mi
38.5
Median age
$84,173
Median household income
$55,919
Per capita income
$343,100
Median home value
$1,042
Median monthly rent
57.1%
Home ownership
8.5%
Poverty rate
5.0%
Unemployment
7,789
Housing units
59.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
880
Under 5
964
881
5–9
964
707
10–14
775
970
15–19
1,063
777
20–24
850
1,934
25–34
2,119
1,813
35–44
1,985
1,701
45–54
1,864
816
55–59
893
886
60–64
971
1,388
65–74
1,521
653
75–84
715
243
85+
267
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,117 | 21.4% |
| 18 and over | 22,483 | 78.6% |
| 65 and over | 4,787 | 16.7% |
| Median age | 38.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
66.8%
Black or African American
23.6%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic or Latino
2%
Asian
1.8%
Other race
0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,488 | 66.8% |
| Black or African American | 6,891 | 23.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,469 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 590 | 2% |
| Asian | 540 | 1.8% |
| Other race | 170 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 42 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 38.6% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 22.4% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 12.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.7%
$10k–$15k
2.8%
$15k–$25k
5.7%
$25k–$35k
6.1%
$35k–$50k
10.9%
$50k–$75k
17.2%
$75k–$100k
11.3%
$100k–$150k
17.2%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
16.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.7% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.8% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.7% |
| $25k–$35k | 6.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.9% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.2% |
| $75k–$100k | 11.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 17.2% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 16.3% |
| Median income | $84,173 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
3.3%
$100k–$150k
5.3%
$150k–$200k
10.0%
$200k–$300k
21.3%
$300k–$500k
33.6%
$500k–$1M
18.5%
$1M+
6.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $343,100 |
| Median rent / month | $1,042 |
| Owner occupied | 57.1% |
| Renter occupied | 42.9% |
| Vacant | 7.1% |
| Single-family detached | 56.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.6 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 3.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 13.9% |
| 1960–1969 | 14.2% |
| 1950–1959 | 22.6% |
| 1940–1949 | 13.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 20.9% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.1% |
| 2 bedrooms | 29.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.2% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 5.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.2% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.2% |
| 3 or more | 16.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 80.4% |
| Electricity | 17.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.7% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Wood | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,162 | 42.9% |
| Cohabiting couple | 964 | 8.0% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,990 | 16.5% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,924 | 32.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,501 | 29.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 3,421 | 28.4% |
| Average household size | 2.27 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 38.2% | 35.9% |
| Married | 48.6% | 43.4% |
| Separated | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Widowed | 1.3% | 8.3% |
| Divorced | 10.9% | 11.4% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.5%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
18.2%
Some college, no degree
13.3%
Associate's degree
6.1%
Bachelor's degree
32.3%
Graduate / professional
26.7%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.6% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 59.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 755 | 9.9% |
| Kindergarten | 439 | 5.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,528 | 33.2% |
| High school | 1,183 | 15.5% |
| College / grad school | 2,715 | 35.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.5%
Professional & management
12.6%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Retail trade
10.5%
Manufacturing
6.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
6.0%
Transportation & utilities
5.9%
Public administration
5.3%
Other services
3.7%
Construction
3.3%
Information
1.6%
Wholesale trade
1.5%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 55.5% |
| Service | 10.6% |
| Sales & office | 21.3% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.6% |
| Production & transportation | 10.0% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.0% |
| Government | 16.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 71.7% |
| Carpool | 5.7% |
| Public transit | 2.5% |
| Walk | 2.9% |
| Work from home | 16.1% |
| Other means | 1.2% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.2 |
Poverty
All people
8.5%
Under 18 years
9.7%
18 and over
8.2%
Married-couple families
0.9%
Female-led households
16.5%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 27.0% |
| Retirement income | 21.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.5% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| High blood pressure | 32.6% |
| High cholesterol | 31.6% |
| Diabetes | 11.1% |
| Heart disease | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| Arthritis | 25.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 6.4% |
| Cancer | 6.6% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.0% |
| Binge drinking | 19.0% |
| No physical activity | 20.6% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 34.5% |
| Depression | 22.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 13.4% |
| Poor mental health | 14.7% |
| Poor physical health | 9.1% |
| No health insurance | 10.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 78.2% |
| Visited dentist | 70.4% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 12.1% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,017 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.6% |
| Under 18 | 2.4% |
| 18–64 years | 8.3% |
| 65 and over | 29.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.2% |
| Public insurance | 27.6% |
| No insurance | 5.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.2% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 26,756 | 93.6% |
| Spanish | 784 | 2.9% |
| Other Indo-European | 247 | 0.9% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 282 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 112 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 27,037 | 94.5% |
| Born in same state | 26,691 | 93.3% |
| Born in different state | 19,088 | 66.7% |
| Foreign born | 346 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,563 | 5.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,063 | 68.0% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,350 | 11.7% |
| French | 2,603 | 9.1% |
| Arab | 750 | 2.6% |
| Polish | 391 | 1.4% |
| Irish | 171 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 152 | 0.5% |
| Norwegian | 139 | 0.5% |
| English | 112 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 85 | 0.3% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.1% |
| Internet access | 96.0% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43209
What city is ZIP code 43209 in?
ZIP code 43209 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43209 in?
ZIP code 43209 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43209?
59% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43209?
The median home value in ZIP code 43209 is $343,100.
What is the population of ZIP code 43209?
ZIP code 43209 has an estimated population of 28,600 residents, with a density of 4,672 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 43209?
The median household income in ZIP code 43209 is $84,173, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 43209 in?
ZIP code 43209 observes the EST timezone.