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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 43223 has 27,951 residents and 9,913 households (average 2.63 persons per household). The median age is 34.6 years, younger than the state (39.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 51.7% male and 48.3% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%), making this a male-majority area. Largest groups are White (58.1%, much lower than the state average of 77.0%) and Black or African American (24.9%, much higher than the state average of 12.5% and well above the national average of 12.4%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 10.4%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Black or African American share is much higher than both the state (12.5%) and national averages (12.4%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

2020 Population:	27,951Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	28,187Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	27,620Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	2,794.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$46,911Source: Census ACS

Households:	9,913Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$131,100Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.63Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.91Source: Census ACS

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	27,458	26,567	25,786	24,615	25,565	25,159	25,116	25,963	26,754	27,458	27,458	27,211	27,427	28,187
Decennial Census	27,366	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	27,951	--	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 34.6

Male Median Age: 34.4

Female Median Age: 34.8

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	992	1,052	1,114	1,027	927	1,055	1,201	1,019	937	924	958	930	834	621	379	272	122	89
Female	977	1,034	999	921	904	989	964	963	836	812	768	865	777	586	486	287	156	174
Total	1,969	2,086	2,113	1,948	1,831	2,044	2,165	1,982	1,773	1,736	1,726	1,795	1,611	1,207	865	559	278	263

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	16,229	56.68%
Black:	6,965	24.32%
Hispanic:*	2,908	10.16%
Asian:	475	1.66%
American Indian:	150	0.52%
Hawaiian:	10	0.03%
Other:	1,898	6.63%
Total:	28,635	100%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	%	Median Age
Males:	14,453	51.71%	34.4 years
Females:	13,498	48.29%	34.8 years
Total:	27,951	100%	34.6 years

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	25,749	91.35%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	488	1.73%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	520	1.84%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,430	6.92%
Total Population:	28,187	100%
Total Native Population:	26,237	93.08%
Total Foreign-born Population:	1,950	6.92%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

In 2024, the Median household income is $46,911, which is considerably lower than the national median ($80,734), is up $14,648 (45.4%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $9,795. Family households earn a median of $53,236 versus $23,704 for nonfamily households (a difference of $29,532). By gender, male median income is $47,185 and female is $36,993, which is well under the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $10,192 that has widened from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 53.4%, which is markedly below the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.6%, which is well above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (25.9%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Household Income	$32,263	$32,167	$31,143	$29,475	$29,167	$30,695	$32,724	$35,975	$37,116	$41,292	$43,223	$48,097	$45,902	$46,911
Median Family Income	$39,383	$38,712	$37,426	$38,109	$37,020	$38,343	$38,827	$39,841	$41,285	$47,624	$51,606	$55,867	$50,669	$53,236
Median NonFamily Income	$21,382	$22,377	$21,153	$20,009	$19,330	$19,806	$20,426	$26,433	$29,563	$30,130	$32,845	$29,857	$24,993	$23,704
Median Male Income	$35,242	$33,992	$34,679	$36,079	$35,297	$35,866	$35,495	$36,380	$37,421	$41,004	$41,162	$45,963	$46,467	$47,185
Median Female Income	$33,229	$32,971	$32,334	$31,917	$31,553	$31,293	$32,180	$32,629	$33,340	$34,963	$35,007	$38,125	$38,075	$36,993

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	11,163	49.88%
Unemployed:	789	3.53%
Not In Labor Force:	10,428	46.60%
Total:	22,380	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	2,891	25.90%
Service:	2,403	21.53%
Sales and Office:	1,945	17.42%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,307	11.71%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,617	23.44%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,163	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In 2024, the median home value is $131,100, which is much lower than the national median ($332,700), is up $48,100 (57.95%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $55,600. The median gross rent is $1,129, which is much lower than the national median ($1,413), is up $442 (64.34%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $315. Of occupied housing, owners make up 44.30% (60.42% with a mortgage, 39.58% free-and-clear) and renters 55.70% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 9.67%, which is markedly below the national rate (10.12%).

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Home Value	$83,000	$80,800	$82,100	$80,400	$79,000	$80,900	$79,600	$74,600	$75,500	$84,700	$86,800	$103,800	$113,600	$131,100

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	819	15.23%
$500 to $999:	1,114	20.71%
$1,000 to $1,499:	2,159	40.15%
$1,500 to $1,999:	918	17.07%
$2,000 to $2,499:	36	0.67%
$2,500 to $2,999:	83	1.54%
$3,000 or more:	35	0.65%
No Rent:	214	3.98%
Total:	5,378	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
Median Rent	$687	$716	$722	$724	$734	$747	$759	$767	$814	$845	$899	$960	$1,063	$1,129

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	2,584	26.76%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	1,693	17.53%
Renter Occupied:	5,378	55.70%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	9,655	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	9,655	90.33%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	1,033	9.67%
Total Housing Units:	10,688	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

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Single-Family Units:	7,169	67.08%
Multi-Family Units:	3,171	29.67%
Other Units:	348	3.26%
Total Housing Units:	10,688	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 11.90% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 76.40%, which is far lower than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 13.70%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.40%). Private coverage is 38.90%, which is falls below the national rate (67.10%). Public coverage is 53.80%, which is well above the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 20.10%, which is far higher than the national rate (8.80%), down 1.50 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 4.50 percentage points. This suggests a positive shift in the local economic and social landscape - higher incomes, steadier consumer demand, and a strengthening tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (51.38%). College enrollment is 11.34%, which is far lower than the national rate (26.70%), indicating the community may be more oriented toward vocational/trade or direct-to-workforce opportunities.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	1,389	7.31%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	3,100	16.30%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	7,476	39.32%
Some college, no degree:	3,918	20.61%
Associate's degree:	862	4.53%
Bachelor's degree:	1,662	8.74%
Graduate or professional degree:	607	3.19%
Total:	19,014	100%
High school or higher:	14,525	76.39%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,269	11.93%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	10,125	36.58%
Public Insurance:	13,991	50.55%
No Insurance:	3,561	12.87%
Total:	27,677	100%
Has Health Insurance:	24,116	87.13%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023	2024
% of People in Poverty	25.2%	24.9%	27.7%	29.9%	30.8%	29.2%	31.1%	29.1%	28.2%	24.2%	22.7%	20.1%	23.7%	20.1%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	334	5.08%
Kindergarten:	171	2.60%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	3,379	51.38%
High school (grades 9-12):	1,947	29.60%
College or graduate school:	746	11.34%
Total:	6,577	100%
Early Childhood:	505	7.68%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	5,497	83.58%

Source: U.S. Census 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

City:	Columbus, Ohio
County:	Franklin County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:38:04 PM
Population:	27,951 [See All]
Area Codes:	380 / 614
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	39.9229, -83.0468
Land Area:	10.002 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/43223/zip-code-43223.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	10,502Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	652Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	11,211Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	8,684Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	1,043Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	404Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$87,714,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$362,913,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	6,907Source: CBP

CBSA Name:	Columbus, OHSource: Census
CBSA Number:	18140Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	1,836,536Source: Census
MSA:	Columbus, OH MSASource: Census
Land Area:	10.002 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.852 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	15Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4738.93 sq miSource: Census
PMSA:	--Source: Census
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	3918000Source: Census
Place Name:	Columbus city; OhioSource: Census

ZIP Code 43223 in Columbus, OH

Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time

Housing Occupancy

Housing Type (Single-Family, Multi-Family, Other)

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, & Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby ZIP Codes

Schools in ZIP Code 43223

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 43223

Sources & References