Columbus, OH — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 43215 serves a portion of Columbus, Ohio, within Franklin County. This community is home to approximately 17,559 residents, with a median age of 42.4 years. The median household income of $75,245 sits above the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $443,945 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a renter-majority housing profile, with 27% owner-occupied and 73% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Columbus is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 91 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 20% and an unemployment rate of 9.8%, 43215 reflects the economic character of Franklin County in Ohio.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 17,559 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 15,047 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $75,245 | ↑ 11% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $443,945 | ↑ 47% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 91 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 9.8% | ↑ 151% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 19.5% | ↑ 71% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 20% | ↓ 43% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 42.4 yrs | ↑ 10% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 27% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 73% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 8,603 | — |