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Population and households in ZIP 43209
Household size in ZIP 43209
| Period | ZIP 43209 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.35 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.39 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.36 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.36 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
ZIP 43209 is a place of small households, averaging 2.36 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northwest.
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 43209
| Period | ZIP 43209 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.4 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.4 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.5 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in ZIP 43209 are younger than 40.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. 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 39.4, in line with the national trend.
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 43209
| Period | ZIP 43209 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.0% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in eight households in ZIP 43209 (11.8%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.4 points since 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 43209
Renters in ZIP 43209
| Period | ZIP 43209 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.9% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 44.7% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.5% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 44.1% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is more common in ZIP 43209 than nationally: 44.1% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. More than a third of owners (36.1%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the northeast and least common in the center. The renter share is up 2.2 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 43209
| Period | ZIP 43209 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.7% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in ZIP 43209 than nationally: 7.8%, against 9.6% for the U.S. The picture is much the same across the Columbus area. Vacancy is down 5.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 43209
| Period | ZIP 43209 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1956 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 43209 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1956, 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 1953 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 43209
| Period | ZIP 43209 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $851 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $903 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,054 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,317 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$466 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 43209 costs $1,317 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $466 a month since 2006–10, up 55%, a slower climb than the nation's. 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 southwest.
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 43209
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 43209
| Period | ZIP 43209 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.5% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.5% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 56.1% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.9% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
ZIP 43209 is highly educated: about six in ten adults 25 and older (58.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 8.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 38 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 43209
| Period | ZIP 43209 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 93.3% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.9% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.6% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.6% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.2 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 43209: 96.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 3.2 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 43209 has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Ohio ZIP codes.
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 43209
| Period | ZIP 43209 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.8% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 43209 runs below the national rate: 3.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.2 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 43209 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 43209 | 2.36 | 40.9 | 11.8% | 44.1% | 7.8% | 1956 | $1,317 | 58.9% | 96.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 43205 | 2.20 | 36.0 | 18.4% | 60.0% | 21.2% | 1939 | $1,111 | 44.0% | 90.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 43227 | 2.56 | 37.3 | 23.1% | 47.0% | 8.6% | 1961 | $1,254 | 16.9% | 85.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 43203 | 2.15 | 33.5 | 19.1% | 68.9% | 22.8% | 1963 | $1,006 | 30.5% | 88.2% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 43206 | 2.04 | 35.9 | 14.2% | 51.5% | 14.3% | 1948 | $1,337 | 46.1% | 92.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 43213 | 2.38 | 37.6 | 23.2% | 60.2% | 8.5% | 1970 | $1,201 | 20.2% | 88.4% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 43219 | 2.79 | 31.1 | 25.6% | 62.4% | 9.7% | 1984 | $1,203 | 21.2% | 81.8% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 43232 | 2.69 | 33.9 | 26.5% | 60.8% | 9.9% | 1978 | $1,249 | 19.3% | 87.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 43215 | 1.39 | 34.0 | 2.3% | 80.0% | 15.7% | 1998 | $1,556 | 68.8% | 96.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 43211 | 2.71 | 31.3 | 29.7% | 60.2% | 12.1% | 1954 | $1,128 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 43207 | 2.46 | 40.2 | 18.1% | 40.6% | 10.8% | 1967 | $1,231 | 16.5% | 84.6% | 6.5% |
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 43209. 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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