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Population and households in ZIP 43021
Household size in ZIP 43021
| Period | ZIP 43021 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.88 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.00 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.13 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.18 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.30 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 43021 is a place of big households: 3.18 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.88, even as the national average fell. Only seven of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in ZIP 43021
| Period | ZIP 43021 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.3 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.3 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.9 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 41.2, the median age in ZIP 43021 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Columbus area as a whole, where the median age is 37.9. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 39.3, as it has nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in ZIP 43021
| Period | ZIP 43021 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.3% of households in ZIP 43021, well below the national share of 11.6%. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 44 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in ZIP 43021
Renters in ZIP 43021
| Period | ZIP 43021 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.8% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 7.5% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
ZIP 43021 is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 3.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. The renter share has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. ZIP 43021 has the lowest share of renters of any Ohio ZIP code with 5,000+ people.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in ZIP 43021
| Period | ZIP 43021 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in ZIP 43021: just 4.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Only 45 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in ZIP 43021
| Period | ZIP 43021 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1992 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1996 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1999 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2004 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Much of the housing in ZIP 43021 is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 2004, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1992 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only three of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have newer homes.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in ZIP 43021
| Period | ZIP 43021 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,358 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,267 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,321 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,578 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$219 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 43021 costs $1,578 a month with utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in the wider Columbus area ($1,378). Rents are up $219 a month from 2006–10, a 16% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 21.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in ZIP 43021
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 43021
| Period | ZIP 43021 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.0% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 52.2% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.9% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 63.2% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.2 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 43021 is highly educated: just over six in ten adults 25 and older (63.2%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.2 points, as it has nationally. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 26 have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in ZIP 43021
| Period | ZIP 43021 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 96.3% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.5% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.0% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in ZIP 43021: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points, as it has nationally. Only 25 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in ZIP 43021
| Period | ZIP 43021 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.5% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.4% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.0% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 43021 runs below the national rate: 4.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. The picture is much the same across the Columbus area. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
ZIP 43021 compared with nearby ZIP codes
| ZIP code | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 43021 | 3.18 | 41.2 | 5.3% | 3.8% | 4.2% | 2004 | $1,578 | 63.2% | 97.7% | 4.0% |
| ZIP 43082 | 2.72 | 44.7 | 6.1% | 13.4% | 5.7% | 1999 | $2,022 | 66.9% | 97.9% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 43074 | 2.68 | 41.0 | 7.4% | 19.8% | 5.3% | 2000 | $1,558 | 46.2% | 96.7% | 2.2% |
| ZIP 43035 | 2.99 | 36.1 | 10.0% | 23.7% | 5.0% | 2005 | $1,694 | 69.3% | 97.0% | 3.3% |
| ZIP 43240 | 2.12 | 32.3 | 8.3% | 74.8% | 5.0% | 2009 | $1,708 | 48.6% | 96.0% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 43081 | 2.39 | 37.6 | 11.3% | 41.3% | 7.7% | 1984 | $1,443 | 53.1% | 97.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 43032 | 2.35 | 49.5 | 0.6% | 22.1% | 10.5% | 1996 | $1,720 | 36.1% | 98.4% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 43085 | 2.51 | 40.5 | 8.7% | 28.4% | 5.5% | 1972 | $1,479 | 60.5% | 95.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 43065 | 2.76 | 43.1 | 5.6% | 13.3% | 6.5% | 1997 | $1,912 | 69.3% | 98.3% | 2.5% |
| ZIP 43015 | 2.73 | 39.3 | 8.8% | 28.3% | 5.9% | 1993 | $1,468 | 49.9% | 96.1% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 43235 | 2.28 | 38.4 | 9.1% | 51.3% | 5.7% | 1989 | $1,558 | 59.0% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up ZIP 43021. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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