43240 ZIP Code — Columbus, OH

Delaware County, Ohio

ZIP code 43240 is located in Columbus, Ohio, within Delaware County. It covers approximately 2.46 square miles and serves a population of 6,968 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 614/740.

About ZIP code 43240

The housing stock consists of a significant share of large multi-unit buildings. Much of the housing stock is relatively new, reflecting recent development activity. Median home value is $263,200. Renters make up the majority at 73%, typical of denser urban areas.

Median household income is $88,289. The poverty rate of 7% is below the national average.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with professional and management as the leading industry. The average commute of 20 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is high — 48% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33%.

6,968

population

2.46

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43240 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43240

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43240. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Columbus	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43035 Lewis Center (3 mi) 43085 Columbus (3.6 mi) 43229 Columbus (4.3 mi) 43231 Columbus (4.8 mi) 43235 Columbus (4.9 mi) 43081 Westerville (5.1 mi) 43081 Westerville (5.1 mi) 43082 Westerville (5.8 mi) 43065 Powell (6.4 mi) 43021 Galena (6.6 mi) 43214 Columbus (6.8 mi) 43224 Columbus (7.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	6,968
Population density	2,833 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	041

Geography
Land area	2.46 sq mi
Water area	0.00 sq mi
Latitude	40.1460
Longitude	-82.9800
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	22.5%	20.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	25.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	36.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	18.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

6,968

Population

2,833

People per sq mi

33.3

Median age

$88,289

Median household income

$48,762

Per capita income

$263,200

Median home value

$1,471

Median monthly rent

26.9%

Home ownership

7.4%

Poverty rate

7.8%

Unemployment

1,043

Housing units

47.5%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

181

Under 5

149

106

5–9

130

10–14

106

130

15–19

107

327

20–24

268

1,194

25–34

980

498

35–44

408

563

45–54

462

246

55–59

201

148

60–64

121

242

65–74

199

75–84

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	881	12.6%
18 and over	6,087	87.4%
65 and over	556	8.0%
Median age	33.3 years

Race & ethnicity

White 58.2%

Asian 24.5%

Black or African American 14.2%

Two or more races 2.9%

Hispanic or Latino 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	4,063	58.2%
Asian	1,711	24.5%
Black or African American	994	14.2%
Two or more races	200	2.9%
Hispanic or Latino	10	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	22.5%	20.1%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	40.2%	25.3%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	34.1%	36.1%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.3%	18.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 4.1%

$10k–$15k 2.1%

$15k–$25k 0.7%

$25k–$35k 0.6%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 17.5%

$75k–$100k 20.8%

$100k–$150k 20.9%

$150k–$200k 14.7%

$200k+ 6.3%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	4.1%
$10k–$15k	2.1%
$15k–$25k	0.7%
$25k–$35k	0.6%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	17.5%
$75k–$100k	20.8%
$100k–$150k	20.9%
$150k–$200k	14.7%
$200k+	6.3%
Median income	$88,289

Housing

Home values

$50k–$100k 2.5%

$100k–$150k 1.9%

$150k–$200k 6.6%

$200k–$300k 65.0%

$300k–$500k 24.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$263,200
Median rent / month	$1,471
Owner occupied	26.9%
Renter occupied	73.1%
Vacant	3.8%
Single-family detached	23.4%
Large apartment buildings	25.6%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	4.0
Avg household size (owned)	1.98

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	36.0%
2000–2009	32.0%
1990–1999	21.3%
1980–1989	7.1%
1970–1979	1.0%
1960–1969	0.0%
1950–1959	0.7%
1940–1949	1.3%
1939 or earlier	0.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	2.0%
1 bedroom	26.5%
2 bedrooms	44.1%
3 bedrooms	22.5%
4 bedrooms	4.9%
5+ bedrooms	0.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	2.9%
1 vehicle	57.9%
2 vehicles	34.3%
3 or more	4.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	42.3%
Electricity	57.4%
No fuel used	0.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,176	34.7%
Cohabiting couple	161	4.8%
Male householder, no spouse	1,042	30.8%
Female householder, no spouse	1,007	29.7%
Households with children under 18	708	20.9%
Households with seniors (65+)	410	12.1%
Average household size	2.06

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	54.4%	32.6%
Married	35.3%	41.9%
Separated	0.2%	4.5%
Widowed	5.8%	9.1%
Divorced	4.3%	12.0%

Education

Less than 9th grade 2.0%

Some HS, no diploma 1.1%

HS graduate 23.5%

Some college, no degree 16.3%

Associate's degree 9.6%

Bachelor's degree 27.9%

Graduate / professional 19.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	96.9%
Bachelor's or higher	47.5%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	86	10.1%
Kindergarten	51	6.0%
Elementary school	263	30.8%
High school	222	26.0%
College / grad school	233	27.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Professional & management 20.3%

Education & healthcare 14.2%

Retail trade 12.7%

Finance & real estate 11.5%

Manufacturing 11.1%

Arts, food & hospitality 7.1%

Transportation & utilities 6.8%

Construction 4.9%

Public administration 3.9%

Information 2.8%

Other services 2.6%

Agriculture & mining 1.4%

Wholesale trade 0.7%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	52.0%
Service	10.1%
Sales & office	18.8%
Natural resources & construction	3.0%
Production & transportation	16.1%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.1%
Government	7.5%
Self-employed	4.4%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	74.3%
Carpool	3.5%
Public transit	1.6%
Walk	5.6%
Work from home	14.7%
Other means	0.4%
Avg commute (minutes)	19.7

Poverty

All people 7.4%

Under 18 years 5.0%

18 and over 7.7%

Married-couple families 0.2%

Female-led households 14.4%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	11.5%
Retirement income	7.6%
Supplemental Security	5.3%
Cash public assistance	3.5%
Food stamps / SNAP	5.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	30.9%
High blood pressure	21.3%
High cholesterol	22.7%
Diabetes	6.2%
Heart disease	3.0%
Stroke	1.5%
Asthma	8.9%
Arthritis	15.9%
Kidney disease	1.6%
Pulmonary disease	3.6%
Cancer	4.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	14.5%
Binge drinking	20.1%
No physical activity	16.2%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	34.8%
Depression	20.9%
Fair or poor health	7.4%
Poor mental health	14.0%
Poor physical health	5.7%
No health insurance	8.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	73.1%
Visited dentist	75.0%
Cholesterol screening	88.3%
Teeth loss	7.5%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	314	5.2%

Disability	%
Any disability	7.5%
Under 18	0.0%
18–64 years	8.0%
65 and over	14.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	79.3%
Public insurance	23.5%
No insurance	5.4%
Uninsured under 19	3.1%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	6,638	95.3%
Spanish	605	9.1%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	208	3.1%
Other languages	180	2.7%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	4,706	67.5%
Born in same state	4,679	67.1%
Born in different state	3,068	44.0%
Foreign born	27	0.4%
Naturalized citizen	2,262	32.5%
Not a US citizen	961	42.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	806	11.6%
French	489	7%
Arab	206	3%
Irish	182	2.6%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	41	0.6%
German	28	0.4%
Norwegian	15	0.2%
Polish	12	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	48.6%
Internet access	99.0%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43240

What city is ZIP code 43240 in?

ZIP code 43240 is primarily assigned to Columbus, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43240 in?

ZIP code 43240 falls within Delaware County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 43240 mostly rentals?

73% of occupied units in ZIP code 43240 are renter-occupied.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43240?

48% 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 43240?

ZIP code 43240 has an estimated population of 6,968 residents, with a density of 2,834 people per square mile.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43240?

The median household income in ZIP code 43240 is $88,289, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43240 in?

ZIP code 43240 observes the EST timezone.