43228 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH
Franklin County, Ohio
ZIP code 43228 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 19.89 square miles and serves a population of 57,406 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.
About ZIP code 43228
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1990s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $184,300. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 46%.
Median household income is $61,008. Poverty affects 20% of residents, above the national average.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 22 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 27% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
57,406
population
19.89
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43228 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43228
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43228. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Acceptable |
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43204 Columbus (2.7 mi)
43119 Galloway (3.8 mi)
43026 Hilliard (5 mi)
43223 Columbus (5.1 mi)
43222 Columbus (5.2 mi)
43212 Columbus (5.2 mi)
43215 Columbus (5.8 mi)
43221 Columbus (5.9 mi)
43123 Grove City (6.3 mi)
43210 Columbus (6.6 mi)
43251 Columbus (7.2 mi)
43291 Columbus (7.2 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 57,406 |
| Population density | 2,886 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 19.89 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.18 sq mi |
| Latitude | 39.9550 |
| Longitude | -83.1343 |
| 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 | 46.9% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.2% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
57,406
Population
2,886
People per sq mi
33.4
Median age
$61,008
Median household income
$31,278
Per capita income
$184,300
Median home value
$1,087
Median monthly rent
46.4%
Home ownership
19.6%
Poverty rate
5.1%
Unemployment
12,629
Housing units
27.4%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,152
Under 5
2,228
1,885
5–9
1,951
2,402
10–14
2,486
1,631
15–19
1,688
2,078
20–24
2,152
4,779
25–34
4,948
3,909
35–44
4,046
3,760
45–54
3,892
1,542
55–59
1,596
1,201
60–64
1,243
1,883
65–74
1,950
779
75–84
807
205
85+
213
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 15,073 | 26.3% |
| 18 and over | 42,333 | 73.7% |
| 65 and over | 5,837 | 10.2% |
| Median age | 33.4 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
56.3%
Black or African American
19.5%
Two or more races
8.7%
Hispanic or Latino
7.9%
Other race
4%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35,066 | 56.3% |
| Black or African American | 12,170 | 19.5% |
| Two or more races | 5,437 | 8.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,901 | 7.9% |
| Other race | 2,505 | 4% |
| Asian | 1,896 | 3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 204 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 128 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 46.9% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 35.1% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.2% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.8% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.8%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
8.8%
$25k–$35k
7.5%
$35k–$50k
12.4%
$50k–$75k
20.1%
$75k–$100k
14.2%
$100k–$150k
16.8%
$150k–$200k
5.7%
$200k+
3.2%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 8.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.5% |
| $35k–$50k | 12.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 20.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 16.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.7% |
| $200k+ | 3.2% |
| Median income | $61,008 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.7%
$50k–$100k
7.7%
$100k–$150k
20.7%
$150k–$200k
22.3%
$200k–$300k
30.3%
$300k–$500k
13.5%
$500k–$1M
1.5%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $184,300 |
| Median rent / month | $1,087 |
| Owner occupied | 46.4% |
| Renter occupied | 53.6% |
| Vacant | 6.5% |
| Single-family detached | 46.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 8.0% |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% |
| Median rooms | 4.9 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.47 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 8.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.2% |
| 1990–1999 | 24.8% |
| 1980–1989 | 11.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 16.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 12.4% |
| 1950–1959 | 11.3% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.4% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 0.5% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.8% |
| 2 bedrooms | 40.8% |
| 3 bedrooms | 36.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 9.3% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.6% |
| 1 vehicle | 41.8% |
| 2 vehicles | 36.6% |
| 3 or more | 14.0% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 63.4% |
| Electricity | 34.2% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.6% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| Solar | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,637 | 36.5% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,183 | 9.2% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,500 | 23.2% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,338 | 31.0% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,909 | 33.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,675 | 19.8% |
| Average household size | 2.42 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 41.3% | 34.2% |
| Married | 44.0% | 39.5% |
| Separated | 1.2% | 4.0% |
| Widowed | 1.7% | 6.8% |
| Divorced | 11.9% | 15.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
5.8%
Some HS, no diploma
7.5%
HS graduate
31.5%
Some college, no degree
20.3%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.8%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 86.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 27.4% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 915 | 6.5% |
| Kindergarten | 868 | 6.2% |
| Elementary school | 6,618 | 47.2% |
| High school | 2,594 | 18.5% |
| College / grad school | 3,028 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
18.6%
Retail trade
12.8%
Professional & management
12.5%
Transportation & utilities
10.4%
Manufacturing
9.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.4%
Finance & real estate
6.9%
Construction
6.4%
Other services
5.7%
Wholesale trade
4.0%
Public administration
3.1%
Information
2.7%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 33.7% |
| Service | 14.6% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 7.8% |
| Production & transportation | 21.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.0% |
| Government | 8.9% |
| Self-employed | 5.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.1% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.8% |
| Carpool | 10.8% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 1.6% |
| Work from home | 9.7% |
| Other means | 1.1% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.5 |
Poverty
All people
19.6%
Under 18 years
32.4%
18 and over
15.0%
Married-couple families
8.0%
Female-led households
44.4%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 20.6% |
| Retirement income | 15.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 15.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 38.6% |
| High blood pressure | 30.8% |
| High cholesterol | 28.7% |
| Diabetes | 11.2% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| Arthritis | 24.4% |
| Kidney disease | 2.9% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.7% |
| Cancer | 5.0% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.4% |
| Binge drinking | 20.8% |
| No physical activity | 27.2% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 37.7% |
| Depression | 25.9% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 18.2% |
| Poor physical health | 11.7% |
| No health insurance | 16.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 74.1% |
| Visited dentist | 58.6% |
| Cholesterol screening | 83.7% |
| Teeth loss | 20.7% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,366 | 5.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 13.8% |
| Under 18 | 7.3% |
| 18–64 years | 12.0% |
| 65 and over | 42.6% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 56.7% |
| Public insurance | 39.2% |
| No insurance | 12.4% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 8.7% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 53,026 | 92.4% |
| Spanish | 5,421 | 10.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,331 | 4.4% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 472 | 0.9% |
| Other languages | 509 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 48,156 | 83.9% |
| Born in same state | 47,449 | 82.7% |
| Born in different state | 36,818 | 64.1% |
| Foreign born | 707 | 1.2% |
| Naturalized citizen | 9,250 | 16.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 4,467 | 48.3% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,584 | 9.7% |
| French | 3,881 | 6.8% |
| Arab | 3,649 | 6.4% |
| English | 455 | 0.8% |
| Irish | 450 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 169 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 22 | 0% |
| Norwegian | 20 | 0% |
| German | 14 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 41.2% |
| Internet access | 95.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43228
What part of Columbus is ZIP code 43228?
ZIP code 43228 covers a portion of Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County.
What county is ZIP code 43228 in?
ZIP code 43228 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43228?
20% of residents in ZIP code 43228 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43228?
The median home value in ZIP code 43228 is $184,300.
What is the population of ZIP code 43228?
ZIP code 43228 has an estimated population of 57,406 residents, with a density of 2,886 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 43228?
The median household income in ZIP code 43228 is $61,008, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 43228 in?
ZIP code 43228 observes the EST timezone.