43229 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH
Franklin County, Ohio
ZIP code 43229 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 9.04 square miles and serves a population of 55,168 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614/740.
About ZIP code 43229
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $187,500. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.
Median household income is $52,124. Poverty affects 22% 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 21 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 24% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (24%) compared to national benchmarks.
55,168
population
9.04
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43229 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43229
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43229. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43231 Columbus (2 mi)
43085 Columbus (2.3 mi)
43224 Columbus (3 mi)
43214 Columbus (3.2 mi)
43240 Columbus (4.3 mi)
43235 Columbus (4.3 mi)
43081 Westerville (4.4 mi)
43081 Westerville (4.4 mi)
43202 Columbus (4.9 mi)
43211 Columbus (5.3 mi)
43219 Columbus (5.6 mi)
43220 Columbus (5.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 55,168 |
| Population density | 6,103 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 9.04 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0837 |
| Longitude | -82.9761 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 614/740 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.8% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
55,168
Population
6,103
People per sq mi
33.0
Median age
$52,124
Median household income
$26,203
Per capita income
$187,500
Median home value
$1,026
Median monthly rent
40.3%
Home ownership
21.6%
Poverty rate
8.0%
Unemployment
10,297
Housing units
24.3%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
2,412
Under 5
2,510
2,246
5–9
2,337
1,590
10–14
1,654
1,460
15–19
1,520
1,967
20–24
2,046
4,948
25–34
5,149
3,450
35–44
3,590
3,116
45–54
3,242
1,539
55–59
1,601
1,244
60–64
1,295
1,770
65–74
1,842
930
75–84
967
364
85+
379
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14,707 | 26.7% |
| 18 and over | 40,461 | 73.3% |
| 65 and over | 6,252 | 11.3% |
| Median age | 33.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
41.7%
White
33.5%
Two or more races
10.4%
Hispanic or Latino
6.8%
Asian
5.6%
Other race
1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.4%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 24,700 | 41.7% |
| White | 19,845 | 33.5% |
| Two or more races | 6,183 | 10.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4,033 | 6.8% |
| Asian | 3,303 | 5.6% |
| Other race | 900 | 1.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 237 | 0.4% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 55.8% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.1% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 11.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.1% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
6.2%
$10k–$15k
4.5%
$15k–$25k
10.8%
$25k–$35k
10.1%
$35k–$50k
16.4%
$50k–$75k
21.0%
$75k–$100k
12.8%
$100k–$150k
12.8%
$150k–$200k
3.0%
$200k+
2.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 6.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 4.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 10.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 10.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 16.4% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.0% |
| $75k–$100k | 12.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 12.8% |
| $150k–$200k | 3.0% |
| $200k+ | 2.3% |
| Median income | $52,124 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.6%
$50k–$100k
5.2%
$100k–$150k
17.0%
$150k–$200k
32.8%
$200k–$300k
36.0%
$300k–$500k
3.1%
$500k–$1M
1.2%
$1M+
1.1%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $187,500 |
| Median rent / month | $1,026 |
| Owner occupied | 40.3% |
| Renter occupied | 59.7% |
| Vacant | 6.6% |
| Single-family detached | 42.3% |
| Large apartment buildings | 12.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.3% |
| Median rooms | 5.1 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 0.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 1.6% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 12.1% |
| 1970–1979 | 31.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 34.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 5.2% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.0% |
| 1939 or earlier | 3.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.6% |
| 1 bedroom | 15.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 1.6% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 8.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 47.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.2% |
| 3 or more | 12.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 65.2% |
| Electricity | 32.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.7% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 6,956 | 32.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,500 | 6.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 5,402 | 24.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,876 | 36.2% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,632 | 35.1% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,628 | 21.3% |
| Average household size | 2.52 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 47.3% | 39.4% |
| Married | 38.8% | 35.1% |
| Separated | 1.1% | 3.5% |
| Widowed | 1.8% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 11.0% | 13.6% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
8.3%
Some HS, no diploma
6.6%
HS graduate
31.5%
Some college, no degree
21.9%
Associate's degree
7.5%
Bachelor's degree
17.2%
Graduate / professional
7.0%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 24.3% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 534 | 3.9% |
| Kindergarten | 1,389 | 10.1% |
| Elementary school | 5,850 | 42.5% |
| High school | 2,768 | 20.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,216 | 23.4% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
24.6%
Retail trade
14.3%
Arts, food & hospitality
11.2%
Professional & management
9.8%
Transportation & utilities
9.3%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Finance & real estate
7.5%
Construction
6.0%
Other services
3.5%
Public administration
2.9%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.2%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 28.6% |
| Service | 21.3% |
| Sales & office | 22.7% |
| Natural resources & construction | 6.6% |
| Production & transportation | 20.8% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 86.0% |
| Government | 10.4% |
| Self-employed | 3.6% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 75.9% |
| Carpool | 10.9% |
| Public transit | 1.9% |
| Walk | 1.4% |
| Work from home | 8.2% |
| Other means | 1.6% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 20.8 |
Poverty
All people
21.6%
Under 18 years
33.8%
18 and over
17.3%
Married-couple families
11.6%
Female-led households
33.8%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.1% |
| Retirement income | 17.2% |
| Supplemental Security | 5.0% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.9% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 14.9% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 41.0% |
| High blood pressure | 34.4% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 12.4% |
| Heart disease | 6.1% |
| Stroke | 3.5% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| Arthritis | 25.3% |
| Kidney disease | 3.0% |
| Pulmonary disease | 8.0% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 24.1% |
| Binge drinking | 18.8% |
| No physical activity | 27.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.9% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Fair or poor health | 18.4% |
| Poor mental health | 17.5% |
| Poor physical health | 11.4% |
| No health insurance | 16.0% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 77.1% |
| Visited dentist | 59.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.2% |
| Teeth loss | 17.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,004 | 5.0% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 11.9% |
| Under 18 | 3.1% |
| 18–64 years | 11.1% |
| 65 and over | 37.3% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 49.4% |
| Public insurance | 44.0% |
| No insurance | 14.0% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 6.6% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 50,246 | 91.1% |
| Spanish | 6,063 | 12.1% |
| Other Indo-European | 2,032 | 4.0% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 1,684 | 3.4% |
| Other languages | 485 | 1.0% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 40,657 | 73.7% |
| Born in same state | 39,962 | 72.4% |
| Born in different state | 30,038 | 54.4% |
| Foreign born | 695 | 1.3% |
| Naturalized citizen | 14,511 | 26.3% |
| Not a US citizen | 6,366 | 43.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 3,779 | 6.8% |
| French | 2,771 | 5% |
| Arab | 2,478 | 4.5% |
| Irish | 421 | 0.8% |
| English | 397 | 0.7% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| German | 61 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 50 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 24 | 0% |
| Dutch | 10 | 0% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.4% |
| Internet access | 95.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43229
What part of Columbus is ZIP code 43229?
ZIP code 43229 covers a portion of Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County.
What county is ZIP code 43229 in?
ZIP code 43229 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.
Is ZIP code 43229 mostly rentals?
60% of occupied units in ZIP code 43229 are renter-occupied.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43229?
22% of residents in ZIP code 43229 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43229?
The median home value in ZIP code 43229 is $187,500.
What is the population of ZIP code 43229?
ZIP code 43229 has an estimated population of 55,168 residents, with a density of 6,104 people per square mile.
What timezone is ZIP code 43229 in?
ZIP code 43229 observes the EST timezone.