43227 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH

Franklin County, Ohio

ZIP code 43227 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 4.15 square miles and serves a population of 25,031 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.

About ZIP code 43227

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 $118,900. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.

Median household income is $42,596. Poverty affects 27% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 26% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 33% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

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 16% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of obesity (46%), diabetes (18%), smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43227 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

25,031

population

4.15

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43227 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43227

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43227. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43232 Columbus (1.6 mi) 43213 Columbus (2.2 mi) 43209 Columbus (2.6 mi) 43069 Reynoldsburg (4 mi) 43205 Columbus (4.2 mi) 43203 Columbus (4.7 mi) 43206 Columbus (5 mi) 43219 Columbus (5.2 mi) 43207 Columbus (5.3 mi) 43199 Groveport (5.7 mi) 43195 Groveport (5.7 mi) 43291 Columbus (6.1 mi)

Demographics updated 06/2026

Population
Total population	25,031
Population density	6,032 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	4.15 sq mi
Water area	0.02 sq mi
Latitude	39.9442
Longitude	-82.8848
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	614

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 06/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	39.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

25,031

Population

6,032

People per sq mi

37.2

Median age

$42,596

Median household income

$23,026

Per capita income

$118,900

Median home value

$985

Median monthly rent

51.3%

Home ownership

26.9%

Poverty rate

9.3%

Unemployment

5,804

Housing units

15.6%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

754

Under 5

816

976

5–9

1,056

898

10–14

970

906

15–19

980

513

20–24

554

1,653

25–34

1,787

1,614

35–44

1,745

1,255

45–54

1,357

782

55–59

846

889

60–64

962

1,133

65–74

1,224

451

75–84

488

203

85+

219

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	6,664	26.6%
18 and over	18,367	73.4%
65 and over	3,718	14.9%
Median age	37.2 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 60.1%

White 20.2%

Hispanic or Latino 7.7%

Other race 6.2%

Two or more races 4.9%

Asian 0.7%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	16,305	60.1%
White	5,493	20.2%
Hispanic or Latino	2,097	7.7%
Other race	1,692	6.2%
Two or more races	1,328	4.9%
Asian	185	0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native	18	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	62.3%	39.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.2%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	7.9%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.6%	6.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 9.0%

$10k–$15k 8.0%

$15k–$25k 8.3%

$25k–$35k 13.6%

$35k–$50k 17.8%

$50k–$75k 18.4%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 8.9%

$150k–$200k 1.9%

$200k+ 1.5%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.0%
$10k–$15k	8.0%
$15k–$25k	8.3%
$25k–$35k	13.6%
$35k–$50k	17.8%
$50k–$75k	18.4%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	8.9%
$150k–$200k	1.9%
$200k+	1.5%
Median income	$42,596

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.6%

$50k–$100k 32.5%

$100k–$150k 36.3%

$150k–$200k 21.6%

$200k–$300k 3.0%

$300k–$500k 0.8%

$500k–$1M 1.5%

$1M+ 0.7%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$118,900
Median rent / month	$985
Owner occupied	51.3%
Renter occupied	48.7%
Vacant	5.4%
Single-family detached	68.7%
Large apartment buildings	7.1%
Mobile homes	0.6%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.48

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	0.5%
2000–2009	0.9%
1990–1999	2.7%
1980–1989	5.5%
1970–1979	13.5%
1960–1969	27.2%
1950–1959	40.9%
1940–1949	5.1%
1939 or earlier	3.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.7%
1 bedroom	11.3%
2 bedrooms	22.0%
3 bedrooms	53.6%
4 bedrooms	11.0%
5+ bedrooms	1.4%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	12.4%
1 vehicle	44.7%
2 vehicles	31.4%
3 or more	11.5%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	77.1%
Electricity	20.5%
Propane / LP gas	2.0%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	2,717	26.7%
Cohabiting couple	631	6.2%
Male householder, no spouse	2,558	25.2%
Female householder, no spouse	4,261	41.9%
Households with children under 18	3,162	31.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,983	29.3%
Average household size	2.46

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	43.9%	42.7%
Married	33.8%	29.2%
Separated	2.7%	3.0%
Widowed	3.0%	8.2%
Divorced	16.6%	16.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.3%

Some HS, no diploma 8.3%

HS graduate 40.5%

Some college, no degree 22.8%

Associate's degree 8.5%

Bachelor's degree 11.3%

Graduate / professional 4.3%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	87.4%
Bachelor's or higher	15.6%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	359	6.1%
Kindergarten	242	4.1%
Elementary school	2,982	50.9%
High school	1,543	26.3%
College / grad school	730	12.5%

Employment

Industry of employment

Transportation & utilities 20.6%

Education & healthcare 20.3%

Retail trade 10.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.7%

Professional & management 9.8%

Manufacturing 7.8%

Finance & real estate 4.6%

Other services 4.6%

Public administration 4.6%

Construction 3.9%

Wholesale trade 1.6%

Information 0.4%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	17.7%
Service	24.3%
Sales & office	20.5%
Natural resources & construction	8.5%
Production & transportation	29.0%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	85.1%
Government	12.8%
Self-employed	2.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	70.9%
Carpool	13.8%
Public transit	5.1%
Walk	0.1%
Work from home	8.4%
Other means	1.5%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.6

Poverty

All people 26.9%

Under 18 years 34.8%

18 and over 24.1%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 36.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	32.6%
Retirement income	27.2%
Supplemental Security	8.9%
Cash public assistance	2.4%
Food stamps / SNAP	26.0%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	46.2%
High blood pressure	43.3%
High cholesterol	31.9%
Diabetes	17.6%
Heart disease	7.9%
Stroke	5.0%
Asthma	12.5%
Arthritis	31.1%
Kidney disease	4.0%
Pulmonary disease	10.1%
Cancer	6.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.4%
Binge drinking	15.4%
No physical activity	33.4%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	43.6%
Depression	22.8%
Fair or poor health	24.3%
Poor mental health	17.7%
Poor physical health	14.1%
No health insurance	17.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	80.7%
Visited dentist	53.7%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	22.4%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,257	6.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	18.2%
Under 18	5.0%
18–64 years	17.2%
65 and over	45.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	39.8%
Public insurance	55.3%
No insurance	13.5%
Uninsured under 19	4.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	23,461	93.7%
Spanish	1,762	7.5%
Other Indo-European	844	3.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	147	0.6%
Other languages	124	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	22,082	88.2%
Born in same state	21,724	86.8%
Born in different state	16,619	66.4%
Foreign born	358	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	2,949	11.8%
Not a US citizen	1,364	46.3%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,199	4.8%
French	873	3.5%
Arab	547	2.2%
Irish	41	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	18	0.1%
German	13	0.1%
Norwegian	6	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	40.6%
Internet access	91.4%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43227

What city is ZIP code 43227 in?

ZIP code 43227 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43227 in?

ZIP code 43227 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43227?

27% of residents in ZIP code 43227 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What are the health statistics for ZIP code 43227?

Health data for ZIP code 43227 shows elevated rates of obesity (46%) and diabetes (18%) and smoking (27%) compared to national benchmarks.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43227?

The median home value in ZIP code 43227 is $118,900.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43227?

The median household income in ZIP code 43227 is $42,596, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43227 in?

ZIP code 43227 observes the EST timezone.