43230 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH
Franklin County, Ohio
ZIP code 43230 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 20.41 square miles and serves a population of 58,079 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.
About ZIP code 43230
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1980s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $261,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.
Median household income is $87,190. The poverty rate of 6% is below 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 high — 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
58,079
population
20.41
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43230 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43230
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43230. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Acceptable |
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43219 Columbus (3.3 mi)
43004 Blacklick (3.6 mi)
43213 Columbus (4.3 mi)
43054 New Albany (4.8 mi)
43231 Columbus (5.1 mi)
43224 Columbus (5.1 mi)
43081 Westerville (5.2 mi)
43081 Westerville (5.2 mi)
43211 Columbus (5.5 mi)
43227 Columbus (6.3 mi)
43209 Columbus (6.5 mi)
43069 Reynoldsburg (6.6 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 58,079 |
| Population density | 2,846 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 20.41 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0345 |
| Longitude | -82.8675 |
| 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 | 30.0% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
58,079
Population
2,846
People per sq mi
37.0
Median age
$87,190
Median household income
$45,849
Per capita income
$261,000
Median home value
$1,312
Median monthly rent
59.1%
Home ownership
6.1%
Poverty rate
3.5%
Unemployment
15,847
Housing units
48.8%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,587
Under 5
1,741
1,872
5–9
2,054
1,745
10–14
1,916
1,889
15–19
2,074
1,442
20–24
1,583
4,334
25–34
4,758
4,107
35–44
4,509
3,121
45–54
3,426
1,741
55–59
1,912
2,040
60–64
2,239
2,446
65–74
2,686
840
75–84
922
522
85+
573
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,572 | 23.4% |
| 18 and over | 44,507 | 76.6% |
| 65 and over | 7,989 | 13.8% |
| Median age | 37.0 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
63.6%
Black or African American
19.3%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic or Latino
4.6%
Asian
4.2%
Other race
3.3%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 38,700 | 63.6% |
| Black or African American | 11,739 | 19.3% |
| Two or more races | 3,019 | 5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,812 | 4.6% |
| Asian | 2,564 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 2,018 | 3.3% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 30.0% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 32.5% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 31.6% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 5.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.6%
$10k–$15k
2.2%
$15k–$25k
3.4%
$25k–$35k
5.1%
$35k–$50k
10.7%
$50k–$75k
18.4%
$75k–$100k
13.8%
$100k–$150k
23.5%
$150k–$200k
10.2%
$200k+
10.3%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.6% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.2% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 5.1% |
| $35k–$50k | 10.7% |
| $50k–$75k | 18.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.8% |
| $100k–$150k | 23.5% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.2% |
| $200k+ | 10.3% |
| Median income | $87,190 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.9%
$50k–$100k
1.5%
$100k–$150k
6.0%
$150k–$200k
17.2%
$200k–$300k
39.1%
$300k–$500k
30.5%
$500k–$1M
3.0%
$1M+
0.9%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $261,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,312 |
| Owner occupied | 59.1% |
| Renter occupied | 40.9% |
| Vacant | 5.0% |
| Single-family detached | 52.5% |
| Large apartment buildings | 7.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.59 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 9.1% |
| 2000–2009 | 11.8% |
| 1990–1999 | 21.5% |
| 1980–1989 | 22.9% |
| 1970–1979 | 19.6% |
| 1960–1969 | 9.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 3.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 2.0% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.4% |
| 1 bedroom | 11.2% |
| 2 bedrooms | 30.0% |
| 3 bedrooms | 31.3% |
| 4 bedrooms | 21.1% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 4.0% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 3.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 35.6% |
| 2 vehicles | 45.8% |
| 3 or more | 14.6% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 62.4% |
| Electricity | 35.6% |
| Propane / LP gas | 0.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.2% |
| No fuel used | 0.1% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,997 | 44.7% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,751 | 7.1% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,146 | 16.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,700 | 31.3% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,076 | 28.8% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 5,850 | 23.8% |
| Average household size | 2.35 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.9% | 30.3% |
| Married | 52.4% | 44.0% |
| Separated | 1.9% | 2.2% |
| Widowed | 2.9% | 8.4% |
| Divorced | 7.9% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.8%
Some HS, no diploma
1.8%
HS graduate
21.9%
Some college, no degree
17.6%
Associate's degree
8.1%
Bachelor's degree
30.7%
Graduate / professional
18.1%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.4% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 48.8% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 884 | 6.4% |
| Kindergarten | 617 | 4.4% |
| Elementary school | 6,318 | 45.5% |
| High school | 3,076 | 22.1% |
| College / grad school | 2,997 | 21.6% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
22.9%
Retail trade
13.4%
Professional & management
13.1%
Finance & real estate
12.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
7.8%
Manufacturing
7.5%
Public administration
4.9%
Transportation & utilities
4.5%
Construction
4.1%
Other services
4.0%
Wholesale trade
2.9%
Information
2.0%
Agriculture & mining
0.4%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 52.7% |
| Service | 12.1% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.0% |
| Production & transportation | 10.7% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.5% |
| Government | 13.2% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 76.4% |
| Carpool | 5.2% |
| Public transit | 0.5% |
| Walk | 1.1% |
| Work from home | 16.0% |
| Other means | 0.7% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.1 |
Poverty
All people
6.1%
Under 18 years
7.2%
18 and over
5.8%
Married-couple families
1.4%
Female-led households
15.1%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.2% |
| Retirement income | 21.8% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 0.8% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 3.5% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 33.1% |
| High blood pressure | 28.2% |
| High cholesterol | 29.2% |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart disease | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| Arthritis | 22.7% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.4% |
| Cancer | 5.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 16.1% |
| Binge drinking | 21.4% |
| No physical activity | 17.9% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 33.8% |
| Depression | 22.6% |
| Fair or poor health | 10.5% |
| Poor mental health | 14.3% |
| Poor physical health | 7.8% |
| No health insurance | 9.2% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.5% |
| Visited dentist | 73.3% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.6% |
| Teeth loss | 9.3% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 2,301 | 5.2% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 9.3% |
| Under 18 | 4.3% |
| 18–64 years | 7.1% |
| 65 and over | 28.4% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 78.2% |
| Public insurance | 25.5% |
| No insurance | 5.6% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 4.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 54,751 | 94.3% |
| Spanish | 1,514 | 2.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 373 | 0.7% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 580 | 1.1% |
| Other languages | 165 | 0.3% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 52,376 | 90.2% |
| Born in same state | 51,775 | 89.1% |
| Born in different state | 38,667 | 66.6% |
| Foreign born | 601 | 1.0% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,703 | 9.8% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,345 | 58.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,484 | 14.6% |
| French | 6,304 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 2,692 | 4.6% |
| English | 539 | 0.9% |
| Irish | 479 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 245 | 0.4% |
| German | 144 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 53 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 34 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 42.3% |
| Internet access | 97.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43230
What part of Columbus is ZIP code 43230?
ZIP code 43230 covers a portion of Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County.
What county is ZIP code 43230 in?
ZIP code 43230 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43230?
49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well above the national average of ~33%, reflecting a highly educated population.
What is the population of ZIP code 43230?
ZIP code 43230 has an estimated population of 58,079 residents, with a density of 2,846 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 43230?
The median household income in ZIP code 43230 is $87,190, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43230?
The median home value in ZIP code 43230 is $261,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 43230 in?
ZIP code 43230 observes the EST timezone.