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Population and households in ZIP 43206
Household size in ZIP 43206
| Period | ZIP 43206 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.31 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.26 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.04 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 43206 are small: just 2.04 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.31 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only 20 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 43206
| Period | ZIP 43206 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.8 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.6 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.9 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.8 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 43206 is young: half of its residents are under 35.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has crept up from 35.2, a smaller shift than 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 43206
| Period | ZIP 43206 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.4% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.9% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.2% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.0 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in ZIP 43206 than nationally: 14.2%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 6.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 43206
Renters in ZIP 43206
| Period | ZIP 43206 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.9% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 54.2% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 54.4% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 51.5% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 43206: 51.5% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. Among homeowners, 34.0% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northwest and least common in the center. The renter share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
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 43206
| Period | ZIP 43206 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.3% of the housing in ZIP 43206, 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. Vacancy is down 7.0 points from 2006–10, 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 43206
| Period | ZIP 43206 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1942 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1943 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1942 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1948 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 43206 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1948, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the north. Only 29 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have older 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 43206
| Period | ZIP 43206 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $756 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $849 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,002 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,337 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$581 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
Rent in ZIP 43206 runs $1,337 a month at the median, utilities included, below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $581 a month from 2006–10, a 77% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. The priciest rents are in the center; the most affordable are in the northeast.
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 43206
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 43206
| Period | ZIP 43206 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.1% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.9% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.6% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 46.1% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 43206: 46.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 15.0 points, as it has nationally.
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 43206
| Period | ZIP 43206 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.6% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 83.3% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.3% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in ZIP 43206 have finished high school (92.6%), above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of the Columbus area. The share with a diploma has risen 9.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 43206
| Period | ZIP 43206 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.9% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.7 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 43206 is close to the national rate: 4.9% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.7 points, 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 43206 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 43206 | 2.04 | 35.9 | 14.2% | 51.5% | 14.3% | 1948 | $1,337 | 46.1% | 92.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 43205 | 2.20 | 36.0 | 18.4% | 60.0% | 21.2% | 1939 | $1,111 | 44.0% | 90.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 43203 | 2.15 | 33.5 | 19.1% | 68.9% | 22.8% | 1963 | $1,006 | 30.5% | 88.2% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 43215 | 1.39 | 34.0 | 2.3% | 80.0% | 15.7% | 1998 | $1,556 | 68.8% | 96.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 43209 | 2.36 | 40.9 | 11.8% | 44.1% | 7.8% | 1956 | $1,317 | 58.9% | 96.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 43207 | 2.46 | 40.2 | 18.1% | 40.6% | 10.8% | 1967 | $1,231 | 16.5% | 84.6% | 6.5% |
| ZIP 43222 | 3.04 | 28.9 | 22.9% | 60.6% | 22.3% | 1939 | $1,093 | 19.4% | 78.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 43223 | 2.62 | 34.7 | 23.9% | 54.5% | 10.7% | 1963 | $1,191 | 13.2% | 76.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 43201 | 2.25 | 25.8 | 6.7% | 82.7% | 17.3% | 1976 | $1,371 | 54.8% | 93.5% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 43210 | 2.33 | 19.5 | 67.3% | 98.5% | 63.4% | 1983 | $714 | 44.1% | 100.0% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 43227 | 2.56 | 37.3 | 23.1% | 47.0% | 8.6% | 1961 | $1,254 | 16.9% | 85.7% | 8.2% |
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 43206. 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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