43217 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH

Franklin County, Ohio

ZIP code 43217 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 4.30 square miles and serves a population of 2,031 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.

About ZIP code 43217

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 $43,000. Renters make up the majority at 90%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $51,071. Poverty affects 19% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

The dominant occupation class is production, transportation, and material moving, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 9% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (32%) compared to national benchmarks. 18% of residents lack health insurance, above the national average.

Overall, ZIP code 43217 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,031

population

4.30

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43217 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43217

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43217. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Acceptable
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43194 Lockbourne (2 mi) 43137 Lockbourne (2.6 mi) 43125 Groveport (3 mi) 43199 Groveport (3.9 mi) 43195 Groveport (3.9 mi) 43207 Columbus (5.2 mi) 43103 Ashville (6.4 mi) 43136 Lithopolis (6.8 mi) 43116 Commercial Point (7.2 mi) 43110 Canal Winchester (7.3 mi) 43232 Columbus (8 mi) 43206 Columbus (9 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,031
Population density	472 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	4.30 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	39.8166
Longitude	-82.9352
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	59.9%	39.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,031

Population

472

People per sq mi

25.2

Median age

$51,071

Median household income

$20,445

Per capita income

$43,000

Median home value

$1,053

Median monthly rent

9.9%

Home ownership

19.1%

Poverty rate

0.8%

Unemployment

172

Housing units

9.1%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

131

Under 5

145

5–9

105

10–14

15–19

20–24

217

25–34

242

132

35–44

147

45–54

55–59

60–64

65–74

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	819	40.3%
18 and over	1,212	59.7%
65 and over	64	3.2%
Median age	25.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 65.9%

Black or African American 14.5%

Two or more races 13.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.8%

Other race 0.7%

Group	Count	%
White	1,421	65.9%
Black or African American	312	14.5%
Two or more races	282	13.1%
Hispanic or Latino	125	5.8%
Other race	15	0.7%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	59.9%	39.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	36.1%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	4.0%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.0%	6.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.0%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 10.3%

$25k–$35k 8.5%

$35k–$50k 26.5%

$50k–$75k 28.4%

$75k–$100k 13.9%

$100k–$150k 5.7%

$150k–$200k 3.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.0%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	10.3%
$25k–$35k	8.5%
$35k–$50k	26.5%
$50k–$75k	28.4%
$75k–$100k	13.9%
$100k–$150k	5.7%
$150k–$200k	3.6%
Median income	$51,071

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 77.5%

$200k–$300k 22.5%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$43,000
Median rent / month	$1,053
Owner occupied	9.9%
Renter occupied	90.1%
Vacant	12.3%
Single-family detached	6.7%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	5.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.20

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.0%
2000–2009	0.6%
1990–1999	0.5%
1980–1989	2.0%
1970–1979	17.7%
1960–1969	20.0%
1950–1959	39.9%
1940–1949	13.4%
1939 or earlier	5.9%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	2.0%
2 bedrooms	46.5%
3 bedrooms	50.3%
4 bedrooms	1.2%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	3.3%
1 vehicle	61.1%
2 vehicles	25.8%
3 or more	9.7%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	89.1%
Electricity	6.7%
Propane / LP gas	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	231	32.2%
Cohabiting couple	138	19.2%
Male householder, no spouse	159	22.1%
Female householder, no spouse	190	26.5%
Households with children under 18	457	63.6%
Households with seniors (65+)	51	7.1%
Average household size	2.83

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	53.4%	41.7%
Married	33.3%	31.7%
Separated	4.8%	1.5%
Widowed	1.2%	7.9%
Divorced	7.3%	17.2%

Education

Less than 9th grade 0.4%

Some HS, no diploma 5.9%

HS graduate 44.2%

Some college, no degree 29.8%

Associate's degree 10.6%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 1.5%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.7%
Bachelor's or higher	9.1%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	14	2.6%
Kindergarten	64	11.7%
Elementary school	257	47.2%
High school	186	34.1%
College / grad school	24	4.4%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 17.6%

Education & healthcare 13.4%

Retail trade 13.3%

Wholesale trade 11.9%

Arts, food & hospitality 9.2%

Finance & real estate 8.9%

Professional & management 8.7%

Public administration 4.8%

Construction 4.2%

Manufacturing 4.1%

Information 3.0%

Other services 0.9%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	16.2%
Service	18.9%
Sales & office	23.4%
Natural resources & construction	7.4%
Production & transportation	34.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	90.2%
Government	9.8%
Self-employed	0.0%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	66.5%
Carpool	25.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.9%
Work from home	7.6%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 19.1%

Under 18 years 21.7%

18 and over 17.3%

Married-couple families 9.1%

Female-led households 29.0%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.1%
Retirement income	7.0%
Supplemental Security	3.8%
Cash public assistance	1.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.3%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	27.4%
High cholesterol	24.6%
Diabetes	9.0%
Heart disease	4.3%
Stroke	2.5%
Asthma	12.4%
Arthritis	20.9%
Kidney disease	2.3%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	3.4%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	31.8%
Binge drinking	22.7%
No physical activity	28.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	40.8%
Depression	29.7%
Fair or poor health	18.4%
Poor mental health	21.8%
Poor physical health	11.8%
No health insurance	16.9%
Visited doctor (checkup)	72.1%
Visited dentist	53.3%
Cholesterol screening	79.6%
Teeth loss	20.7%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	61	5.1%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.3%
Under 18	4.8%
18–64 years	5.2%
65 and over	76.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	32.5%
No insurance	18.1%
Uninsured under 19	16.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	1,755	86.4%
Spanish	34	1.9%
Other Indo-European	28	1.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	1,900	93.5%
Born in same state	1,852	91.2%
Born in different state	1,524	75.0%
Foreign born	48	2.4%
Naturalized citizen	131	6.5%
Not a US citizen	130	99.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	319	15.7%
French	97	4.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	80	3.9%
English	39	1.9%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.4%
Internet access	100.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43217

What city is ZIP code 43217 in?

ZIP code 43217 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43217 in?

ZIP code 43217 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43217 mostly rentals?

90% of occupied units in ZIP code 43217 are renter-occupied.

Is ZIP code 43217 family-oriented?

40% of residents in ZIP code 43217 are under 18, reflecting a younger, family-oriented community.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43217?

9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43217?

19% of residents in ZIP code 43217 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What timezone is ZIP code 43217 in?

ZIP code 43217 observes the EST timezone.