43235 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH
Franklin County, Ohio
ZIP code 43235 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. It covers approximately 14.15 square miles and serves a population of 45,462 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614.
About ZIP code 43235
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 $302,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 53%.
The gap between median ($83,371) and mean household income suggests income inequality — a small number of higher earners pull the average up.
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 high — 60% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.
45,462
population
14.15
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43235 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43235
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43235. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Columbus | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43085 Columbus (2.1 mi)
43214 Columbus (3.9 mi)
43220 Columbus (3.9 mi)
43229 Columbus (4.3 mi)
43017 Dublin (4.4 mi)
43016 Dublin (4.5 mi)
43240 Columbus (4.9 mi)
43221 Columbus (5.3 mi)
43065 Powell (5.5 mi)
43202 Columbus (6.1 mi)
43231 Columbus (6.3 mi)
43224 Columbus (6.4 mi)
Demographics
updated 05/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 45,462 |
| Population density | 3,213 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 049 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 14.15 sq mi |
| Water area | 0.15 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1033 |
| Longitude | -83.0540 |
| 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 | 28.7% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
45,462
Population
3,213
People per sq mi
36.2
Median age
$83,371
Median household income
$50,411
Per capita income
$302,000
Median home value
$1,350
Median monthly rent
52.6%
Home ownership
8.4%
Poverty rate
2.9%
Unemployment
11,275
Housing units
59.6%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,330
Under 5
1,390
1,406
5–9
1,470
1,250
10–14
1,306
1,115
15–19
1,165
1,025
20–24
1,071
4,588
25–34
4,795
3,133
35–44
3,273
2,547
45–54
2,661
1,109
55–59
1,158
1,166
60–64
1,219
2,226
65–74
2,325
897
75–84
938
440
85+
459
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 9,896 | 21.8% |
| 18 and over | 35,566 | 78.2% |
| 65 and over | 7,285 | 16.0% |
| Median age | 36.2 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
72.7%
Asian
8.2%
Black or African American
7.4%
Two or more races
5.8%
Hispanic or Latino
4.1%
Other race
1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.6%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34,458 | 72.7% |
| Asian | 3,887 | 8.2% |
| Black or African American | 3,530 | 7.4% |
| Two or more races | 2,726 | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,926 | 4.1% |
| Other race | 563 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 298 | 0.6% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 28.7% | 39.9% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.8% | 31.5% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 26.9% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 10.7% | 6.6% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
3.2%
$10k–$15k
2.0%
$15k–$25k
4.4%
$25k–$35k
7.7%
$35k–$50k
9.2%
$50k–$75k
17.9%
$75k–$100k
14.7%
$100k–$150k
18.1%
$150k–$200k
10.3%
$200k+
12.6%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 3.2% |
| $10k–$15k | 2.0% |
| $15k–$25k | 4.4% |
| $25k–$35k | 7.7% |
| $35k–$50k | 9.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 17.9% |
| $75k–$100k | 14.7% |
| $100k–$150k | 18.1% |
| $150k–$200k | 10.3% |
| $200k+ | 12.6% |
| Median income | $83,371 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
1.8%
$50k–$100k
2.4%
$100k–$150k
6.3%
$150k–$200k
9.9%
$200k–$300k
29.2%
$300k–$500k
38.2%
$500k–$1M
11.6%
$1M+
0.7%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $302,000 |
| Median rent / month | $1,350 |
| Owner occupied | 52.6% |
| Renter occupied | 47.4% |
| Vacant | 4.0% |
| Single-family detached | 41.1% |
| Large apartment buildings | 16.6% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% |
| Median rooms | 5.3 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.52 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.0% |
| 2010–2019 | 13.0% |
| 2000–2009 | 8.5% |
| 1990–1999 | 19.4% |
| 1980–1989 | 30.2% |
| 1970–1979 | 17.8% |
| 1960–1969 | 8.1% |
| 1950–1959 | 1.5% |
| 1940–1949 | 0.1% |
| 1939 or earlier | 1.3% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.0% |
| 1 bedroom | 14.7% |
| 2 bedrooms | 37.4% |
| 3 bedrooms | 22.0% |
| 4 bedrooms | 20.8% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 3.1% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 4.0% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.7% |
| 2 vehicles | 41.3% |
| 3 or more | 15.1% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 55.9% |
| Electricity | 42.5% |
| Propane / LP gas | 1.3% |
| Fuel oil | 0.1% |
| No fuel used | 0.2% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 8,749 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 1,693 | 8.5% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 3,746 | 18.9% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 5,675 | 28.6% |
| Households with children under 18 | 5,503 | 27.7% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 4,866 | 24.5% |
| Average household size | 2.26 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 40.7% | 32.7% |
| Married | 51.5% | 48.0% |
| Separated | 1.4% | 0.8% |
| Widowed | 0.9% | 5.2% |
| Divorced | 5.6% | 13.3% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.7%
Some HS, no diploma
2.3%
HS graduate
14.4%
Some college, no degree
16.4%
Associate's degree
5.7%
Bachelor's degree
35.8%
Graduate / professional
23.8%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 59.6% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 840 | 8.1% |
| Kindergarten | 425 | 4.1% |
| Elementary school | 4,040 | 39.2% |
| High school | 2,207 | 21.4% |
| College / grad school | 2,800 | 27.2% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
27.8%
Professional & management
14.8%
Finance & real estate
12.0%
Retail trade
10.5%
Arts, food & hospitality
9.5%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Other services
4.8%
Construction
3.5%
Transportation & utilities
2.8%
Public administration
2.7%
Wholesale trade
2.2%
Information
1.8%
Agriculture & mining
0.1%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 58.8% |
| Service | 11.5% |
| Sales & office | 20.5% |
| Natural resources & construction | 2.8% |
| Production & transportation | 6.5% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 80.7% |
| Government | 14.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.8% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 77.0% |
| Carpool | 5.5% |
| Public transit | 0.9% |
| Walk | 0.9% |
| Work from home | 14.8% |
| Other means | 1.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 21.7 |
Poverty
All people
8.4%
Under 18 years
9.5%
18 and over
8.1%
Married-couple families
4.7%
Female-led households
9.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 22.4% |
| Retirement income | 20.4% |
| Supplemental Security | 2.9% |
| Cash public assistance | 1.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 4.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 30.1% |
| High blood pressure | 26.9% |
| High cholesterol | 29.1% |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart disease | 5.0% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| Arthritis | 22.2% |
| Kidney disease | 2.3% |
| Pulmonary disease | 5.0% |
| Cancer | 6.3% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 13.8% |
| Binge drinking | 21.0% |
| No physical activity | 16.8% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 31.6% |
| Depression | 21.7% |
| Fair or poor health | 9.5% |
| Poor mental health | 13.4% |
| Poor physical health | 7.2% |
| No health insurance | 8.8% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 75.1% |
| Visited dentist | 74.7% |
| Cholesterol screening | 89.2% |
| Teeth loss | 7.9% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 1,598 | 4.5% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 8.2% |
| Under 18 | 3.0% |
| 18–64 years | 6.5% |
| 65 and over | 22.5% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 75.9% |
| Public insurance | 26.8% |
| No insurance | 7.8% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 7.3% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 42,742 | 94.0% |
| Spanish | 2,472 | 5.8% |
| Other Indo-European | 666 | 1.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 330 | 0.8% |
| Other languages | 690 | 1.6% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 38,334 | 84.3% |
| Born in same state | 37,695 | 82.9% |
| Born in different state | 26,951 | 59.3% |
| Foreign born | 639 | 1.4% |
| Naturalized citizen | 7,128 | 15.7% |
| Not a US citizen | 3,117 | 43.7% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 5,471 | 12% |
| French | 4,946 | 10.9% |
| Arab | 1,947 | 4.3% |
| English | 803 | 1.8% |
| Irish | 430 | 0.9% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 327 | 0.7% |
| Norwegian | 107 | 0.2% |
| German | 76 | 0.2% |
| Dutch | 66 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 43.7% |
| Internet access | 98.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43235
What city is ZIP code 43235 in?
ZIP code 43235 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.
What county is ZIP code 43235 in?
ZIP code 43235 falls within Franklin County, Ohio.
How educated is the population of ZIP code 43235?
60% 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 43235?
ZIP code 43235 has an estimated population of 45,462 residents, with a density of 3,213 people per square mile.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43235?
The median home value in ZIP code 43235 is $302,000.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 43235?
The median household income in ZIP code 43235 is $83,371, above the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 43235 in?
ZIP code 43235 observes the EST timezone.