43220 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH
Franklin County, Ohio
ZIP code 43220 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 6.61 square miles and serves a population of 29,355 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.
About ZIP code 43220
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $444,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 49%.
The gap between median ($77,199) 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is high — 63% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
29,355
population
6.61
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43220 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43220
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43220. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Acceptable |
| Columbus | Acceptable |
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43221 Columbus (1.4 mi)
43214 Columbus (2.7 mi)
43202 Columbus (3.5 mi)
43210 Columbus (3.8 mi)
43235 Columbus (3.9 mi)
43212 Columbus (4.6 mi)
43085 Columbus (4.7 mi)
43016 Dublin (5 mi)
43201 Columbus (5.3 mi)
43026 Hilliard (5.5 mi)
43229 Columbus (5.6 mi)
43224 Columbus (5.8 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 29,355 |
| Population density | 4,441 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 6.61 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.13 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0487 |
| Longitude | -83.0720 |
| 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 | 37.1% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 12.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
29,355
Population
4,441
People per sq mi
36.1
Median age
$77,199
Median household income
$58,296
Per capita income
$444,300
Median home value
$1,174
Median monthly rent
48.7%
Home ownership
9.8%
Poverty rate
1.8%
Unemployment
7,158
Housing units
62.7%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,108
Under 5
953
1,105
5–9
950
699
10–14
601
718
15–19
618
800
20–24
687
2,994
25–34
2,574
2,564
35–44
2,204
1,835
45–54
1,578
1,046
55–59
899
746
60–64
642
1,288
65–74
1,108
609
75–84
523
272
85+
234
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,340 | 21.6% |
| 18 and over | 23,015 | 78.4% |
| 65 and over | 4,034 | 13.7% |
| Median age | 36.1 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
73.9%
Asian
11%
Two or more races
5.4%
Black or African American
4.8%
Hispanic or Latino
3.4%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22,461 | 73.9% |
| Asian | 3,352 | 11% |
| Two or more races | 1,632 | 5.4% |
| Black or African American | 1,467 | 4.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,044 | 3.4% |
| Other race | 367 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 76 | 0.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 37.1% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 26.1% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 24.6% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 12.2% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.3%
$10k–$15k
1.6%
$15k–$25k
5.1%
$25k–$35k
4.6%
$35k–$50k
16.8%
$50k–$75k
17.4%
$75k–$100k
10.5%
$100k–$150k
14.0%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
16.5%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.3% |
| $10k–$15k | 1.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 5.1% |
| $25k–$35k | 4.6% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.8% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 10.5% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.0% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 16.5% |
| Median income | $77,199 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
0.4%
$50k–$100k
1.1%
$100k–$150k
5.3%
$150k–$200k
7.4%
$200k–$300k
13.9%
$300k–$500k
29.0%
$500k–$1M
36.8%
$1M+
6.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $444,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,174 |
| Owner occupied | 48.7% |
| Renter occupied | 51.3% |
| Vacant | 4.8% |
| Single-family detached | 38.6% |
| Large apartment buildings | 9.8% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 5.6% |
| 2000–2009 | 3.0% |
| 1990–1999 | 4.9% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 29.7% |
| 1960–1969 | 24.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.9% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.6% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 3.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 13.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 42.2% |
| 3 bedrooms | 19.1% |
| 4 bedrooms | 17.0% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.7% |
| 1 vehicle | 37.9% |
| 2 vehicles | 42.8% |
| 3 or more | 13.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 67.5% |
| Electricity | 31.1% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 5,551 | 41.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 951 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,907 | 29.3% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 2,910 | 21.8% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,283 | 24.6% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 2,947 | 22.1% |
| Average household size | 2.19 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.9% | 32.4% |
| Married | 46.6% | 50.0% |
| Separated | 0.4% | 2.0% |
| Widowed | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Divorced | 10.2% | 10.7% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
2.3%
Some HS, no diploma
1.3%
HS graduate
12.8%
Some college, no degree
15.8%
Associate's degree
5.1%
Bachelor's degree
35.1%
Graduate / professional
27.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.3% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 62.7% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 758 | 10.8% |
| Kindergarten | 476 | 6.8% |
| Elementary school | 2,446 | 34.9% |
| High school | 1,264 | 18.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,056 | 29.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
26.2%
Professional & management
15.5%
Finance & real estate
12.7%
Retail trade
12.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.7%
Manufacturing
4.8%
Public administration
4.5%
Construction
3.8%
Other services
3.1%
Information
3.0%
Wholesale trade
2.4%
Transportation & utilities
2.1%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 57.0% |
| Service | 11.3% |
| Sales & office | 21.0% |
| Natural resources & construction | 3.3% |
| Production & transportation | 7.4% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 75.6% |
| Government | 18.1% |
| Self-employed | 6.2% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.7% |
| Carpool | 3.4% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 16.4% |
| Other means | 0.9% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.6 |
Poverty
All people
9.8%
Under 18 years
14.1%
18 and over
8.7%
Married-couple families
4.0%
Female-led households
10.2%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.6% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.6% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.1% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 5.7% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 28.8% |
| High blood pressure | 27.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.9% |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart disease | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| Arthritis | 22.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 4.8% |
| Cancer | 6.7% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 12.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.1% |
| No physical activity | 16.1% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 30.6% |
| Depression | 21.0% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.1% |
| Poor mental health | 12.8% |
| Poor physical health | 6.9% |
| No health insurance | 8.3% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.8% |
| Visited dentist | 75.8% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.5% |
| Teeth loss | 7.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 816 | 3.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.0% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 9.5% |
| 65 and over | 23.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 76.9% |
| Public insurance | 25.3% |
| No insurance | 7.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 3.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 27,294 | 93.0% |
| Spanish | 1,549 | 5.7% |
| Other Indo-European | 178 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 354 | 1.3% |
| Other languages | 910 | 3.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 25,020 | 85.2% |
| Born in same state | 24,651 | 84.0% |
| Born in different state | 17,488 | 59.6% |
| Foreign born | 369 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 4,335 | 14.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 1,771 | 40.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 4,897 | 16.7% |
| French | 4,058 | 13.8% |
| Arab | 1,306 | 4.4% |
| Irish | 476 | 1.6% |
| English | 398 | 1.4% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 177 | 0.6% |
| Dutch | 123 | 0.4% |
| German | 103 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 43 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 45.4% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43220
What city is ZIP code 43220 in?
ZIP code 43220 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43220 in?
ZIP code 43220 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43220?
63% 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 43220?
The median home value in ZIP code 43220 is $444,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 43220?
ZIP code 43220 has an estimated population of 29,355 residents, with a density of 4,440 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 43220?
The median household income in ZIP code 43220 is $77,199, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 43220 in?
ZIP code 43220 observes the EST timezone.