43212 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH
Franklin County, Ohio
ZIP code 43212 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 3.74 square miles and serves a population of 22,619 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.
About ZIP code 43212
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 $479,900. Renters make up the majority at 67%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($70,888) 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 — 76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
22,619
population
3.74
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43212 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43212
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43212. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Acceptable |
| Columbus | Acceptable |
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43215 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43210 Columbus (1.6 mi)
43222 Columbus (1.8 mi)
43201 Columbus (2.5 mi)
43204 Columbus (2.7 mi)
43202 Columbus (2.8 mi)
43279 Columbus (2.9 mi)
43271 Columbus (3 mi)
43268 Columbus (3 mi)
43251 Columbus (3 mi)
43260 Columbus (3 mi)
43266 Columbus (3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 22,619 |
| Population density | 6,048 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 3.74 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9856 |
| Longitude | -83.0445 |
| 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 | 35.5% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 10.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
22,619
Population
6,048
People per sq mi
31.1
Median age
$70,888
Median household income
$67,880
Per capita income
$479,900
Median home value
$1,329
Median monthly rent
32.6%
Home ownership
10.2%
Poverty rate
2.3%
Unemployment
4,858
Housing units
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
419
Under 5
436
389
5–9
405
449
10–14
469
349
15–19
363
1,094
20–24
1,140
3,782
25–34
3,944
1,482
35–44
1,545
1,116
45–54
1,164
509
55–59
531
292
60–64
304
690
65–74
720
309
75–84
322
194
85+
202
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3,110 | 13.7% |
| 18 and over | 19,509 | 86.3% |
| 65 and over | 2,437 | 10.8% |
| Median age | 31.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
82.6%
Two or more races
6%
Asian
4.5%
Black or African American
4.3%
Hispanic or Latino
2.4%
Other race
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,150 | 82.6% |
| Two or more races | 1,381 | 6% |
| Asian | 1,037 | 4.5% |
| Black or African American | 995 | 4.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 561 | 2.4% |
| Other race | 56 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 35.5% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 30.6% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 23.4% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 10.6% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
2.4%
$15k–$25k
5.9%
$25k–$35k
7.3%
$35k–$50k
10.5%
$50k–$75k
20.6%
$75k–$100k
9.3%
$100k–$150k
13.6%
$150k–$200k
7.8%
$200k+
16.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.4% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.3% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.5% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.6% |
| $75k–$100k | 9.3% |
| $100k–$150k | 13.6% |
| $150k–$200k | 7.8% |
| $200k+ | 16.5% |
| Median income | $70,888 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.8%
$50k–$100k
0.3%
$100k–$150k
1.6%
$150k–$200k
2.2%
$200k–$300k
19.7%
$300k–$500k
29.2%
$500k–$1M
36.5%
$1M+
9.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $479,900 |
| Median rent / month | $1,329 |
| Owner occupied | 32.6% |
| Renter occupied | 67.4% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
| Single-family detached | 27.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 32.1% |
| Mobile homes | 0.5% |
| Median rooms | 4.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.49 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.9% |
| 2010–2019 | 19.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 5.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 5.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 9.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 9.2% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 4.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 29.9% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.9% |
| 3 bedrooms | 18.9% |
| 4 bedrooms | 10.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 6.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 48.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.1% |
| 3 or more | 9.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.1% |
| Electricity | 31.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.9% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 1.3% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,335 | 27.3% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,274 | 10.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,379 | 27.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,246 | 34.7% |
| Households with children under 18 | 1,732 | 14.2% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,773 | 14.5% |
| Average household size | 1.84 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 54.9% | 52.9% |
| Married | 36.4% | 33.1% |
| Separated | 0.7% | 1.4% |
| Widowed | 2.2% | 5.4% |
| Divorced | 5.9% | 7.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.0%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
6.0%
Some college, no degree
10.6%
Associate's degree
4.5%
Bachelor's degree
43.0%
Graduate / professional
33.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 76.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 272 | 5.3% |
| Kindergarten | 146 | 2.8% |
| Elementary school | 1,388 | 26.9% |
| High school | 708 | 13.7% |
| College / grad school | 2,637 | 51.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
32.2%
Professional & management
15.7%
Finance & real estate
11.7%
Retail trade
9.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.2%
Manufacturing
4.7%
Wholesale trade
4.3%
Transportation & utilities
2.9%
Information
2.8%
Other services
2.7%
Construction
2.1%
Public administration
1.9%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 68.2% |
| Service | 8.4% |
| Sales & office | 18.1% |
| Natural resources & construction | 1.6% |
| Production & transportation | 3.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 79.1% |
| Government | 15.8% |
| Self-employed | 4.9% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.3% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 73.7% |
| Carpool | 3.8% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 3.6% |
| Work from home | 14.6% |
| Other means | 2.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 19.9 |
Poverty
All people
10.2%
Under 18 years
1.4%
18 and over
11.6%
Married-couple families
1.3%
Female-led households
6.7%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 13.1% |
| Retirement income | 10.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 1.4% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.5% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 2.6% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.1% |
| High blood pressure | 20.4% |
| High cholesterol | 23.2% |
| Diabetes | 5.4% |
| Heart disease | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 1.4% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 16.2% |
| Kidney disease | 1.6% |
| Pulmonary disease | 3.4% |
| Cancer | 4.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 11.5% |
| Binge drinking | 24.4% |
| No physical activity | 13.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.3% |
| Depression | 22.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 7.0% |
| Poor mental health | 14.0% |
| Poor physical health | 5.6% |
| No health insurance | 7.6% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.3% |
| Visited dentist | 76.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 5.8% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 641 | 3.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 7.2% |
| Under 18 | 4.1% |
| 18–64 years | 4.8% |
| 65 and over | 28.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 87.2% |
| Public insurance | 15.2% |
| No insurance | 4.2% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.5% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,764 | 96.2% |
| Spanish | 515 | 2.4% |
| Other Indo-European | 136 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 134 | 0.6% |
| Other languages | 238 | 1.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 21,278 | 94.1% |
| Born in same state | 21,089 | 93.2% |
| Born in different state | 15,169 | 67.1% |
| Foreign born | 189 | 0.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,341 | 5.9% |
| Not a US citizen | 713 | 53.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,579 | 20.2% |
| French | 3,162 | 14% |
| Arab | 686 | 3% |
| English | 288 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 198 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 137 | 0.6% |
| German | 81 | 0.4% |
| Dutch | 36 | 0.2% |
| Norwegian | 29 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 54.1% |
| Internet access | 98.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43212
What city is ZIP code 43212 in?
ZIP code 43212 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43212 in?
ZIP code 43212 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43212?
76% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
Is ZIP code 43212 mostly rentals?
67% of occupied units in ZIP code 43212 are renter-occupied.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43212?
The median home value in ZIP code 43212 is $479,900.
What is the population of ZIP code 43212?
ZIP code 43212 has an estimated population of 22,619 residents, with a density of 6,053 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 43212 in?
ZIP code 43212 observes the EST timezone.