43215 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH
Franklin County, Ohio
ZIP code 43215 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 5.14 square miles and serves a population of 15,754 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614/380.
About ZIP code 43215
The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $484,800. Renters make up the majority at 79%, typical of denser urban areas.
The gap between median ($75,397) 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 18 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 72% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
15,754
population
5.14
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43215 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43215
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43215. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43222 Columbus (0.8 mi)
43279 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43260 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43270 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43251 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43291 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43272 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43268 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43271 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43266 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43287 Columbus (1.5 mi)
43212 Columbus (1.5 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 15,754 |
| Population density | 3,065 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 5.14 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.53 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9687 |
| Longitude | -83.0257 |
| 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 | 37.5% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
15,754
Population
3,065
People per sq mi
30.4
Median age
$75,397
Median household income
$72,254
Per capita income
$484,800
Median home value
$1,435
Median monthly rent
21.0%
Home ownership
15.0%
Poverty rate
2.4%
Unemployment
3,906
Housing units
72.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
37
Under 5
37
36
5–9
35
46
10–14
46
145
15–19
144
1,174
20–24
1,164
3,352
25–34
3,322
869
35–44
861
424
45–54
421
539
55–59
534
540
60–64
536
350
65–74
346
193
75–84
191
207
85+
205
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 276 | 1.8% |
| 18 and over | 15,478 | 98.2% |
| 65 and over | 1,492 | 9.5% |
| Median age | 30.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
77.7%
Black or African American
7.9%
Asian
5.8%
Two or more races
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
2.6%
Other race
1%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,558 | 77.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,283 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 945 | 5.8% |
| Two or more races | 771 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 415 | 2.6% |
| Other race | 163 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.5% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.2% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 19.4% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 7.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.5%
$10k–$15k
6.5%
$15k–$25k
6.4%
$25k–$35k
5.0%
$35k–$50k
7.4%
$50k–$75k
19.1%
$75k–$100k
15.6%
$100k–$150k
16.3%
$150k–$200k
8.8%
$200k+
9.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.5% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 6.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 7.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 15.6% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.3% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.8% |
| $200k+ | 9.6% |
| Median income | $75,397 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
0.8%
$150k–$200k
6.0%
$200k–$300k
16.0%
$300k–$500k
25.1%
$500k–$1M
33.9%
$1M+
14.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $484,800 |
| Median rent / month | $1,435 |
| Owner occupied | 21.0% |
| Renter occupied | 79.0% |
| Vacant | 13.3% |
| Single-family detached | 5.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 64.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 3.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 1.37 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 2.3% |
| 2010–2019 | 33.7% |
| 2000–2009 | 15.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 5.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 3.6% |
| 1970–1979 | 4.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 4.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 4.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 2.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 24.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 10.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 47.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 32.7% |
| 3 bedrooms | 5.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 2.4% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 14.1% |
| 1 vehicle | 55.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 27.7% |
| 3 or more | 2.7% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 33.6% |
| Electricity | 65.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 1,180 | 11.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,127 | 10.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,184 | 39.0% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 4,249 | 39.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 219 | 2.0% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,117 | 10.4% |
| Average household size | 1.40 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 70.5% | 63.5% |
| Married | 17.2% | 17.2% |
| Separated | 2.0% | 0.9% |
| Widowed | 1.6% | 8.0% |
| Divorced | 8.8% | 10.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
0.3%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
9.9%
Some college, no degree
9.9%
Associate's degree
4.8%
Bachelor's degree
44.0%
Graduate / professional
28.4%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 97.0% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 72.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 36 | 1.5% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 0.8% |
| Elementary school | 93 | 3.8% |
| High school | 49 | 2.0% |
| College / grad school | 2,222 | 91.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Professional & management
18.0%
Finance & real estate
16.4%
Retail trade
10.6%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.3%
Manufacturing
5.3%
Information
5.1%
Public administration
3.4%
Other services
2.9%
Construction
2.4%
Wholesale trade
2.1%
Transportation & utilities
1.6%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 66.2% |
| Service | 9.7% |
| Sales & office | 17.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.2% |
| Production & transportation | 4.2% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.8% |
| Government | 11.9% |
| Self-employed | 4.4% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 59.9% |
| Carpool | 2.9% |
| Public transit | 3.2% |
| Walk | 13.5% |
| Work from home | 19.1% |
| Other means | 1.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 18.1 |
Poverty
All people
15.0%
Under 18 years
57.1%
18 and over
14.3%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
67.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 10.7% |
| Retirement income | 12.0% |
| Supplemental Security | 3.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.3% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 7.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 32.2% |
| High blood pressure | 24.6% |
| High cholesterol | 22.1% |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart disease | 4.2% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| Arthritis | 17.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.1% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.7% |
| Cancer | 4.2% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 15.2% |
| Binge drinking | 24.2% |
| No physical activity | 17.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.8% |
| Poor mental health | 15.1% |
| Poor physical health | 7.3% |
| No health insurance | 9.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 72.7% |
| Visited dentist | 69.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 85.1% |
| Teeth loss | 10.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 481 | 3.1% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.1% |
| Under 18 | 5.1% |
| 18–64 years | 8.9% |
| 65 and over | 36.1% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 82.4% |
| Public insurance | 18.1% |
| No insurance | 4.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 15,680 | 99.5% |
| Spanish | 87 | 0.6% |
| Other Indo-European | 26 | 0.2% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.0% |
| Other languages | 59 | 0.4% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 14,501 | 92.0% |
| Born in same state | 14,219 | 90.3% |
| Born in different state | 8,930 | 56.7% |
| Foreign born | 282 | 1.8% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,253 | 8.0% |
| Not a US citizen | 692 | 55.2% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 2,394 | 15.2% |
| French | 1,807 | 11.5% |
| Arab | 375 | 2.4% |
| Irish | 188 | 1.2% |
| Polish | 157 | 1% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English | 152 | 1% |
| German | 84 | 0.5% |
| Dutch | 53 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 16 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 68.2% |
| Internet access | 95.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43215
What city is ZIP code 43215 in?
ZIP code 43215 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43215 in?
ZIP code 43215 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 43215 mostly rentals?
79% of occupied units in ZIP code 43215 are renter-occupied.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43215?
72% 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 43215?
The median home value in ZIP code 43215 is $484,800.
What is the population of ZIP code 43215?
ZIP code 43215 has an estimated population of 15,754 residents, with a density of 3,065 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 43215 in?
ZIP code 43215 observes the EST timezone.