43231 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH
Franklin County, Ohio
ZIP code 43231 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 4.16 square miles and serves a population of 23,110 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.
About ZIP code 43231
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 $208,700. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 51%.
Median household income is $71,574.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 31% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (23%) compared to national benchmarks.
23,110
population
4.16
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43231 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43231
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43231. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43229 Columbus (2 mi)
43081 Westerville (2.6 mi)
43081 Westerville (2.6 mi)
43224 Columbus (3.2 mi)
43085 Columbus (4.2 mi)
43240 Columbus (4.8 mi)
43214 Columbus (4.9 mi)
43219 Columbus (5 mi)
43230 Columbus (5.1 mi)
43211 Columbus (5.5 mi)
43202 Columbus (6.1 mi)
43235 Columbus (6.3 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 23,110 |
| Population density | 5,555 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 4.16 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.0845 |
| Longitude | -82.9377 |
| 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 | 43.2% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
23,110
Population
5,555
People per sq mi
32.5
Median age
$71,574
Median household income
$32,441
Per capita income
$208,700
Median home value
$1,103
Median monthly rent
50.7%
Home ownership
15.5%
Poverty rate
4.0%
Unemployment
4,873
Housing units
31.0%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
918
Under 5
1,096
609
5–9
728
955
10–14
1,142
709
15–19
846
544
20–24
651
1,989
25–34
2,377
1,487
35–44
1,776
1,184
45–54
1,415
530
55–59
633
452
60–64
539
692
65–74
826
288
75–84
345
173
85+
206
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6,258 | 27.1% |
| 18 and over | 16,852 | 72.9% |
| 65 and over | 2,530 | 10.9% |
| Median age | 32.5 years | |
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
42.6%
White
39.8%
Two or more races
7.4%
Hispanic or Latino
4.3%
Asian
4.2%
Other race
1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10,278 | 42.6% |
| White | 9,607 | 39.8% |
| Two or more races | 1,778 | 7.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,030 | 4.3% |
| Asian | 1,016 | 4.2% |
| Other race | 400 | 1.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 31 | 0.1% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 43.2% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 21.6% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 1.5% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
2.9%
$10k–$15k
3.5%
$15k–$25k
3.8%
$25k–$35k
9.7%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
21.1%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
19.9%
$150k–$200k
8.7%
$200k+
2.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 2.9% |
| $10k–$15k | 3.5% |
| $15k–$25k | 3.8% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 21.1% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 19.9% |
| $150k–$200k | 8.7% |
| $200k+ | 2.6% |
| Median income | $71,574 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.6%
$50k–$100k
10.9%
$100k–$150k
12.0%
$150k–$200k
20.3%
$200k–$300k
44.2%
$300k–$500k
9.9%
$500k–$1M
0.6%
$1M+
0.5%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $208,700 |
| Median rent / month | $1,103 |
| Owner occupied | 50.7% |
| Renter occupied | 49.3% |
| Vacant | 5.2% |
| Single-family detached | 48.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 11.2% |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% |
| Median rooms | 5.2 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.77 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.1% |
| 2010–2019 | 3.8% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 11.1% |
| 1980–1989 | 19.5% |
| 1970–1979 | 40.2% |
| 1960–1969 | 6.6% |
| 1950–1959 | 6.9% |
| 1940–1949 | 1.6% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.7% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 1.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 9.3% |
| 2 bedrooms | 38.6% |
| 3 bedrooms | 34.6% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 0.9% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.3% |
| 1 vehicle | 42.5% |
| 2 vehicles | 37.0% |
| 3 or more | 15.3% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 49.1% |
| Electricity | 49.4% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.0% |
| No fuel used | 0.4% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 3,386 | 39.1% |
| Cohabiting couple | 513 | 5.9% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 1,768 | 20.4% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 3,003 | 34.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 3,186 | 36.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 1,792 | 20.7% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 39.9% | 39.6% |
| Married | 46.7% | 39.2% |
| Separated | 2.9% | 2.3% |
| Widowed | 2.0% | 7.0% |
| Divorced | 8.5% | 11.9% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
3.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.8%
HS graduate
29.8%
Some college, no degree
25.1%
Associate's degree
7.6%
Bachelor's degree
21.4%
Graduate / professional
9.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 93.5% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 31.0% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 306 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 326 | 5.4% |
| Elementary school | 2,759 | 45.7% |
| High school | 1,145 | 19.0% |
| College / grad school | 1,502 | 24.9% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
25.2%
Finance & real estate
11.6%
Professional & management
10.7%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.4%
Manufacturing
10.3%
Transportation & utilities
6.8%
Public administration
4.7%
Construction
3.6%
Other services
2.3%
Information
2.1%
Wholesale trade
1.6%
Agriculture & mining
0.3%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 35.6% |
| Service | 19.1% |
| Sales & office | 22.2% |
| Natural resources & construction | 4.5% |
| Production & transportation | 18.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 82.3% |
| Government | 12.4% |
| Self-employed | 4.0% |
| Unpaid family workers | 1.2% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 70.3% |
| Carpool | 12.8% |
| Public transit | 1.7% |
| Walk | 0.4% |
| Work from home | 14.2% |
| Other means | 0.5% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 23.0 |
Poverty
All people
15.5%
Under 18 years
24.6%
18 and over
12.1%
Married-couple families
5.4%
Female-led households
29.0%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 19.9% |
| Retirement income | 18.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 4.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 2.6% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 10.3% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.6% |
| High blood pressure | 32.9% |
| High cholesterol | 28.8% |
| Diabetes | 11.4% |
| Heart disease | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 24.6% |
| Kidney disease | 2.8% |
| Pulmonary disease | 7.3% |
| Cancer | 5.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 22.5% |
| Binge drinking | 19.3% |
| No physical activity | 25.4% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 39.0% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 16.5% |
| Poor mental health | 16.9% |
| Poor physical health | 10.5% |
| No health insurance | 14.4% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.7% |
| Visited dentist | 61.9% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.9% |
| Teeth loss | 15.6% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 892 | 5.3% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 10.8% |
| Under 18 | 3.8% |
| 18–64 years | 10.3% |
| 65 and over | 31.9% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 55.4% |
| Public insurance | 41.5% |
| No insurance | 12.1% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.0% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 21,096 | 91.3% |
| Spanish | 2,359 | 11.2% |
| Other Indo-European | 453 | 2.1% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 660 | 3.1% |
| Other languages | 111 | 0.5% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 17,221 | 74.5% |
| Born in same state | 16,783 | 72.6% |
| Born in different state | 13,194 | 57.1% |
| Foreign born | 438 | 1.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 5,889 | 25.5% |
| Not a US citizen | 2,995 | 50.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| French | 1,805 | 7.8% |
| Italian | 1,650 | 7.1% |
| Arab | 509 | 2.2% |
| Irish | 191 | 0.8% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 140 | 0.6% |
| English | 131 | 0.6% |
| German | 19 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 37.5% |
| Internet access | 95.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43231
What city is ZIP code 43231 in?
ZIP code 43231 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43231 in?
ZIP code 43231 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43231?
16% of residents in ZIP code 43231 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the population of ZIP code 43231?
ZIP code 43231 has an estimated population of 23,110 residents, with a density of 5,558 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43231?
The median home value in ZIP code 43231 is $208,700.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 43231?
The median household income in ZIP code 43231 is $71,574, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 43231 in?
ZIP code 43231 observes the EST timezone.