43232 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH

Franklin County, Ohio

ZIP code 43232 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 12.45 square miles and serves a population of 46,881 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.

About ZIP code 43232

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 $136,300. Renters make up the majority at 60%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $47,432. Poverty affects 18% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 20% of households reflects economic stress in the area.

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 18% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (26%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43232 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

46,881

population

12.45

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43232 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43232

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43232. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43227 Columbus (1.6 mi) 43213 Columbus (3.5 mi) 43209 Columbus (3.6 mi) 43069 Reynoldsburg (4 mi) 43199 Groveport (4.3 mi) 43195 Groveport (4.3 mi) 43207 Columbus (4.8 mi) 43205 Columbus (5.2 mi) 43125 Groveport (5.6 mi) 43206 Columbus (5.6 mi) 43203 Columbus (5.9 mi) 43068 Reynoldsburg (6.2 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	46,881
Population density	3,766 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	049

Geography
Land area	12.45 sq mi
Water area	0.23 sq mi
Latitude	39.9225
Longitude	-82.8764
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	58.3%	39.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	6.6%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

46,881

Population

3,766

People per sq mi

33.9

Median age

$47,432

Median household income

$25,234

Per capita income

$136,300

Median home value

$988

Median monthly rent

40.5%

Home ownership

18.3%

Poverty rate

5.8%

Unemployment

8,795

Housing units

18.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

1,675

Under 5

1,658

1,724

5–9

1,707

2,091

10–14

2,070

1,793

15–19

1,775

1,460

20–24

1,445

3,362

25–34

3,329

3,488

35–44

3,454

2,516

45–54

2,492

1,600

55–59

1,584

1,223

60–64

1,211

1,698

65–74

1,681

802

75–84

794

125

85+

124

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	13,128	28.0%
18 and over	33,753	72.0%
65 and over	5,224	11.1%
Median age	33.9 years

Race & ethnicity

Black or African American 54.4%

White 28.6%

Two or more races 6.1%

Hispanic or Latino 5.7%

Other race 3.9%

Asian 0.8%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
Black or African American	27,024	54.4%
White	14,228	28.6%
Two or more races	3,048	6.1%
Hispanic or Latino	2,839	5.7%
Other race	1,949	3.9%
Asian	411	0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	120	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	101	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	58.3%	39.9%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.2%	31.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	8.8%	22.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	0.7%	6.6%	5.2%

Under $10k 6.5%

$10k–$15k 6.5%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 10.3%

$35k–$50k 18.5%

$50k–$75k 17.2%

$75k–$100k 13.1%

$100k–$150k 12.7%

$150k–$200k 2.2%

$200k+ 2.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	6.5%
$10k–$15k	6.5%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	10.3%
$35k–$50k	18.5%
$50k–$75k	17.2%
$75k–$100k	13.1%
$100k–$150k	12.7%
$150k–$200k	2.2%
$200k+	2.3%
Median income	$47,432

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 6.1%

$50k–$100k 21.8%

$100k–$150k 30.2%

$150k–$200k 27.0%

$200k–$300k 11.7%

$300k–$500k 2.3%

$500k–$1M 0.5%

$1M+ 0.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$136,300
Median rent / month	$988
Owner occupied	40.5%
Renter occupied	59.5%
Vacant	6.1%
Single-family detached	50.7%
Large apartment buildings	9.3%
Mobile homes	0.1%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.57

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.4%
2010–2019	1.8%
2000–2009	8.0%
1990–1999	9.7%
1980–1989	11.8%
1970–1979	26.9%
1960–1969	28.7%
1950–1959	8.3%
1940–1949	1.8%
1939 or earlier	2.6%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.3%
1 bedroom	15.5%
2 bedrooms	28.5%
3 bedrooms	39.4%
4 bedrooms	13.4%
5+ bedrooms	1.9%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.3%
1 vehicle	45.9%
2 vehicles	29.1%
3 or more	13.8%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	69.5%
Electricity	27.5%
Propane / LP gas	1.9%
Fuel oil	0.1%
Wood	0.4%
No fuel used	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	5,292	28.3%
Cohabiting couple	1,251	6.7%
Male householder, no spouse	4,670	25.0%
Female householder, no spouse	7,493	40.1%
Households with children under 18	6,766	36.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	4,104	21.9%
Average household size	2.49

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	47.5%	43.0%
Married	35.9%	32.0%
Separated	2.7%	4.3%
Widowed	1.8%	6.9%
Divorced	12.1%	13.9%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.2%

Some HS, no diploma 11.1%

HS graduate 37.0%

Some college, no degree 23.3%

Associate's degree 7.4%

Bachelor's degree 12.8%

Graduate / professional 5.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.7%
Bachelor's or higher	18.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	394	3.5%
Kindergarten	731	6.4%
Elementary school	5,726	50.4%
High school	2,889	25.4%
College / grad school	1,614	14.2%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 23.5%

Transportation & utilities 14.2%

Retail trade 12.9%

Manufacturing 8.8%

Professional & management 8.8%

Arts, food & hospitality 8.5%

Finance & real estate 6.9%

Construction 4.7%

Public administration 4.7%

Other services 3.3%

Wholesale trade 2.3%

Information 1.2%

Agriculture & mining 0.3%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	25.7%
Service	19.0%
Sales & office	21.3%
Natural resources & construction	5.7%
Production & transportation	28.2%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	82.7%
Government	14.0%
Self-employed	3.1%
Unpaid family workers	0.2%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.1%
Carpool	8.2%
Public transit	3.1%
Walk	1.3%
Work from home	7.1%
Other means	1.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 18.3%

Under 18 years 20.3%

18 and over 17.6%

Married-couple families 7.0%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	24.6%
Retirement income	15.0%
Supplemental Security	9.4%
Cash public assistance	2.8%
Food stamps / SNAP	20.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	43.7%
High blood pressure	36.7%
High cholesterol	28.8%
Diabetes	13.6%
Heart disease	6.1%
Stroke	3.8%
Asthma	12.1%
Arthritis	26.1%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	8.3%
Cancer	5.0%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	26.1%
Binge drinking	18.0%
No physical activity	29.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	42.4%
Depression	23.8%
Fair or poor health	20.0%
Poor mental health	18.1%
Poor physical health	12.0%
No health insurance	16.2%
Visited doctor (checkup)	78.3%
Visited dentist	56.9%
Cholesterol screening	86.6%
Teeth loss	19.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	2,158	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	16.2%
Under 18	8.7%
18–64 years	14.7%
65 and over	44.0%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	51.7%
Public insurance	44.9%
No insurance	11.3%
Uninsured under 19	6.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	43,548	92.9%
Spanish	3,374	7.7%
Other Indo-European	1,398	3.2%
Asian & Pacific Islander	606	1.4%
Other languages	225	0.5%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	41,482	88.5%
Born in same state	40,837	87.1%
Born in different state	31,089	66.3%
Foreign born	645	1.4%
Naturalized citizen	5,399	11.5%
Not a US citizen	1,824	33.8%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	1,959	4.2%
French	1,761	3.8%
Arab	1,410	3%
Norwegian	107	0.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	94	0.2%
Irish	92	0.2%
German	26	0.1%
Polish	24	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	39.9%
Internet access	94.6%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43232

What city is ZIP code 43232 in?

ZIP code 43232 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43232 in?

ZIP code 43232 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43232 mostly rentals?

60% of occupied units in ZIP code 43232 are renter-occupied.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43232?

18% of residents in ZIP code 43232 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43232?

The median home value in ZIP code 43232 is $136,300.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43232?

The median household income in ZIP code 43232 is $47,432, below the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43232 in?

ZIP code 43232 observes the EST timezone.