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Population and households in ZIP 43055
Household size in ZIP 43055
| Period | ZIP 43055 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.45 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.44 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.56 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.14 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, ZIP 43055 sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has climbed from 2.45 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the northeast and smallest in the south.
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 43055
| Period | ZIP 43055 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.5 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.1 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.2 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
At 39.2, the median age in ZIP 43055 is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has edged down from 39.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 43055
| Period | ZIP 43055 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.1% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.3 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in ZIP 43055 (14.9%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.3 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
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 43055
Renters in ZIP 43055
| Period | ZIP 43055 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.0% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.2% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.0% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 38.6% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in ZIP 43055 than nationally: 38.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among owners, 41.6% have paid off their mortgages, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 2.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 43055
| Period | ZIP 43055 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 8.8% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.0% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 43055: 7.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. The picture is much the same across the Columbus area. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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 43055
| Period | ZIP 43055 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in ZIP 43055 is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center.
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 43055
| Period | ZIP 43055 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $674 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $748 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $821 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,033 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$359 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 43055 costs $1,033 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $359 a month from 2006–10, a 53% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.5% 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 43055
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 43055
| Period | ZIP 43055 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 43055: 22.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the south.
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 43055
| Period | ZIP 43055 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.2% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.4% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.9% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in ZIP 43055 is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The picture is much the same across the Columbus area. The share with a diploma is up 6.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 43055
| Period | ZIP 43055 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.0% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.2% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.8% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 43055 than nationally: unemployment was 3.8%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 6.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. 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 43055 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 43055 | 2.59 | 39.2 | 14.9% | 38.6% | 7.3% | 1965 | $1,033 | 22.7% | 91.8% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 43056 | 2.55 | 42.5 | 10.0% | 21.6% | 5.8% | 1984 | $1,125 | 25.2% | 93.9% | 3.0% |
| ZIP 43023 | 2.78 | 37.4 | 3.3% | 11.9% | 6.6% | 1985 | $1,177 | 57.6% | 98.3% | 2.7% |
| ZIP 43071 | 3.27 | 36.0 | 4.6% | 17.6% | 6.5% | 1983 | $1,057 | 21.2% | 94.7% | 0.5% |
| ZIP 43030 | 2.44 | 56.4 | 1.6% | 3.3% | 15.2% | 1983 | $1,173 | 36.1% | 90.5% | 0.0% |
| ZIP 43025 | 2.53 | 45.4 | 9.5% | 24.8% | 15.0% | 1977 | $973 | 18.7% | 92.8% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 43008 | 2.37 | 47.4 | 11.0% | 26.0% | 22.1% | 1981 | $1,050 | 13.8% | 83.8% | 1.2% |
| ZIP 43001 | 2.57 | 48.2 | 7.5% | 12.0% | 8.7% | 1984 | $1,199 | 38.2% | 97.0% | 1.7% |
| ZIP 43076 | 2.51 | 49.3 | 6.1% | 11.3% | 12.8% | 1984 | $1,058 | 27.6% | 93.4% | 2.8% |
| ZIP 43721 | 2.71 | 42.5 | 0.6% | 7.4% | 1.2% | 2001 | $1,078 | 28.2% | 96.1% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 43033 | 2.76 | 44.0 | 5.3% | 12.7% | 6.5% | 1963 | $1,242 | 14.7% | 94.7% | 3.8% |
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 43055. 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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