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Population & Demographics

ZIP Code 43240 has 7,661 residents and 3,758 households (average 2.04 persons per household). The median age is 32.6 years, significantly younger than the state (39.8) and younger than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 49.6% male and 50.4% female, which is about the same as the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (52.4%, much lower than the state average of 77.0% and well below the national average of 61.6%) and Asian (28.9%, much higher than the state average of 2.5% and well above the national average of 6.0%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.0%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%), and Asian share is much higher than both the state (2.5%) and national averages (6.0%).

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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:	7,661Source: Census DHC
2024 ACS Population Estimate:	7,679Source: Census ACS
2026 ZC Population Estimate:	8,268Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Population Density:	3,115.5 people per sq mile
Average Income:	$82,895Source: Census ACS

Households:	3,758Source: Census DHC
Average House Value:	$329,200Source: Census ACS
Persons Per Household:	2.04Source: Census DHC
Average Family Size:	3.12Source: 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	--	3,261	3,178	3,730	3,744	3,816	4,054	4,305	4,295	4,411	4,543	6,772	6,968	7,287	7,679
Decennial Census	3,469	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	7,661	--	--	--	--

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: 32.6

Male Median Age: 32.7

Female Median Age: 32.5

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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	242	257	185	165	270	452	588	412	281	248	205	152	109	93	60	44	25	9
Female	242	248	207	151	325	498	471	350	235	253	207	151	154	129	124	66	25	28
Total	484	505	392	316	595	950	1,059	762	516	501	412	303	263	222	184	110	50	37

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

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Population by Race

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White:	4,012	52.27%
Black:	782	10.19%
Hispanic:*	459	5.98%
Asian:	2,216	28.87%
American Indian:	13	0.17%
Hawaiian:	6	0.08%
Other:	187	2.44%
Total:	7,675	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:	3,797	49.56%	32.7 years
Females:	3,864	50.44%	32.5 years
Total:	7,661	100%	32.6 years

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

Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	5,573	72.57%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0.00%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	1,088	14.17%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	1,018	27.43%
Total Population:	7,679	100%
Total Native Population:	5,573	72.57%
Total Foreign-born Population:	2,106	27.43%

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 $82,895, which is edges past the national median ($80,734), is up $20,426 (32.7%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $5,159. Family households earn a median of $110,673 versus $57,425 for nonfamily households (a difference of $53,248). By gender, male median income is $77,298 and female is $62,629, which is considerably higher than the national female median ($55,274), with a current gap of $14,669 that has stayed about the same from 2011 to 2024. The labor-force participation rate is 75.1%, which is markedly above the national rate (63.5%). The unemployment rate is 6.9%, which is above the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Management (51.5%).

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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	$62,469	$59,010	$65,236	$62,396	$66,306	$64,417	$74,663	$71,705	$77,736	$80,852	$80,667	$88,289	$87,389	$82,895
Median Family Income	$77,125	$74,311	$78,679	$76,885	$79,142	$78,387	$82,228	$83,875	$92,853	$105,714	$94,634	$108,039	$113,188	$110,673
Median NonFamily Income	$54,975	$51,538	$53,125	$42,135	$42,417	$48,370	$58,958	$58,750	$61,083	$69,635	$71,716	$59,830	$59,392	$57,425
Median Male Income	$62,566	$58,652	$57,000	$59,492	$56,975	$57,535	$60,900	$71,268	$74,953	$80,000	$83,203	$87,155	$87,823	$77,298
Median Female Income	$47,674	$46,275	$47,206	$48,508	$45,969	$44,637	$44,120	$45,179	$45,794	$44,038	$44,806	$55,842	$61,082	$62,629

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:	4,671	69.96%
Unemployed:	346	5.18%
Not In Labor Force:	1,660	24.86%
Total:	6,677	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:	2,405	51.49%
Service:	268	5.74%
Sales and Office:	978	20.94%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	173	3.70%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	847	18.13%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	4,671	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 $329,200, which is roughly equal to the national median ($332,700), is up $144,800 (78.52%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $126,000. The median gross rent is $1,484, which is above the national median ($1,413), is up $477 (47.37%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $275. Of occupied housing, owners make up 28.15% (68.71% with a mortgage, 31.29% free-and-clear) and renters 71.85% - making this ZIP Code higher than national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 6.08%, which is considerably lower than 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	$184,400	$173,000	$183,100	$184,500	$184,300	$193,600	$200,500	$193,900	$203,200	$204,800	$221,800	$263,200	$289,800	$329,200

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:	45	1.74%
$500 to $999:	93	3.60%
$1,000 to $1,499:	1,216	47.04%
$1,500 to $1,999:	709	27.43%
$2,000 to $2,499:	463	17.91%
$2,500 to $2,999:	59	2.28%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	0	0.00%
Total:	2,585	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	$1,007	$1,084	$995	$1,050	$1,105	$1,094	$1,155	$1,190	$1,209	$1,246	$1,321	$1,471	$1,462	$1,484

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):	696	19.34%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	317	8.81%
Renter Occupied:	2,585	71.85%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	3,598	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	3,598	93.92%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	233	6.08%
Total Housing Units:	3,831	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:	1,196	31.22%
Multi-Family Units:	2,635	68.78%
Other Units:	0	0.00%
Total Housing Units:	3,831	100%

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

Education, Health & Community

In 2024, 47.30% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far higher than the national rate (35.70%). High school or higher is 95.20%, which is far higher than the national rate (89.60%). The uninsured rate is 4.30%, which is falls below the national rate (8.40%). Public coverage is 18.80%, which is falls below the national rate (36.70%). The share of people in poverty is 6.90%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.80%), up 7.40 percentage points since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 5.60 percentage points. This signals a sharp increase in hardship - a shrinking consumer base, heavy pressure on public services, and job-market contraction risks. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (41.44%). College enrollment is 29.54%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.

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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:	94	1.56%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	192	3.19%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	1,399	23.24%
Some college, no degree:	895	14.86%
Associate's degree:	596	9.90%
Bachelor's degree:	1,630	27.07%
Graduate or professional degree:	1,215	20.18%
Total:	6,021	100%
High school or higher:	5,735	95.25%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	2,845	47.25%

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:	6,370	78.18%
Public Insurance:	1,445	17.73%
No Insurance:	333	4.09%
Total:	8,148	100%
Has Health Insurance:	7,815	95.91%

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	0.0%	1.4%	4.2%	4.5%	3.7%	3.0%	2.6%	1.0%	1.8%	2.1%	3.7%	2.7%	7.4%	6.9%

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:	62	5.39%
Kindergarten:	31	2.69%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	477	41.44%
High school (grades 9-12):	241	20.94%
College or graduate school:	340	29.54%
Total:	1,151	100%
Early Childhood:	93	8.08%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	749	65.07%

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

City:	Columbus, Ohio
County:	Delaware County
Timezone:	Eastern (GMT -05:00)
Local Time:	9:38:13 PM
Population:	7,661 [See All]
Area Codes:	220 / 380 / 614 / 740
Classification:	Standard [Normal Street Delivery]
Coordinates:	40.1460, -82.9800
Land Area:	2.459 sq mi
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/zip-code/43240/zip-code-43240.asp

# Residential Mailboxes:	4,053Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	678Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	4,331Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	434Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	735Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	658Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$806,275,000Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$2,571,926,000Source: CBP
# of Employees:	26,948Source: 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:	2.459 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	0.003 sq miSource: Census

Congressional District:	04Source: USPS
Congressional Land Area:	4664.87 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 43240 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 43240

Colleges & Post Secondary Schools near ZIP Code 43240

Sources & References