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Population and households in ZIP 43203
Household size in ZIP 43203
| Period | ZIP 43203 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.24 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.15 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.03 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 43203 is a place of small households, averaging 2.15 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.19, mirroring the country. Only 49 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have smaller 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 43203
| Period | ZIP 43203 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.5 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.2 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.2 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 33.5 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 43203 is young: half of its residents are under 33.5, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. The median age has climbed from 31.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 32 are younger.
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 43203
| Period | ZIP 43203 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.5% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.1% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.1% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.5 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in ZIP 43203 (19.1%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.5 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. ZIP 43203 has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Ohio ZIP codes.
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 43203
Renters in ZIP 43203
| Period | ZIP 43203 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.3% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 73.0% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 69.9% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 68.9% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in ZIP 43203 rent: 68.9% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 24.6% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. Only 23 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher share of renters.
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 43203
| Period | ZIP 43203 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.9% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 22.8% of the housing in ZIP 43203, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.1 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 43203
| Period | ZIP 43203 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1949 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1958 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 43203 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1949 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the northeast, the oldest in the southwest.
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 43203
| Period | ZIP 43203 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $430 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $592 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $667 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,006 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$575 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 43203 runs $1,006 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $575 a month from 2006–10, a 134% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 32.0% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the east.
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 43203
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 43203
| Period | ZIP 43203 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +13.1 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in ZIP 43203 than nationally: 30.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 13.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
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 43203
| Period | ZIP 43203 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 78.6% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 86.0% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 83.7% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.2% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 43203 have finished high school as nationally: 88.2%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Columbus area (92.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 9.7 points, mirroring the country.
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 43203
| Period | ZIP 43203 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.9% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.4% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −16.3 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in ZIP 43203: 11.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 25 have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 16.3 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 43203 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 43203 | 2.15 | 33.5 | 19.1% | 68.9% | 22.8% | 1963 | $1,006 | 30.5% | 88.2% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 43205 | 2.20 | 36.0 | 18.4% | 60.0% | 21.2% | 1939 | $1,111 | 44.0% | 90.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 43215 | 1.39 | 34.0 | 2.3% | 80.0% | 15.7% | 1998 | $1,556 | 68.8% | 96.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 43206 | 2.04 | 35.9 | 14.2% | 51.5% | 14.3% | 1948 | $1,337 | 46.1% | 92.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 43209 | 2.36 | 40.9 | 11.8% | 44.1% | 7.8% | 1956 | $1,317 | 58.9% | 96.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 43201 | 2.25 | 25.8 | 6.7% | 82.7% | 17.3% | 1976 | $1,371 | 54.8% | 93.5% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 43211 | 2.71 | 31.3 | 29.7% | 60.2% | 12.1% | 1954 | $1,128 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 43210 | 2.33 | 19.5 | 67.3% | 98.5% | 63.4% | 1983 | $714 | 44.1% | 100.0% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 43219 | 2.79 | 31.1 | 25.6% | 62.4% | 9.7% | 1984 | $1,203 | 21.2% | 81.8% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 43222 | 3.04 | 28.9 | 22.9% | 60.6% | 22.3% | 1939 | $1,093 | 19.4% | 78.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 43202 | 2.16 | 31.1 | 8.4% | 69.8% | 8.3% | 1953 | $1,296 | 56.5% | 94.4% | 4.4% |
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 43203. 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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