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Household size in ZIP 43215
| Period | ZIP 43215 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.54 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 1.56 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.54 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 1.39 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.15 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 43215 are small: just 1.39 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. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 1.54, a much bigger shift than nationally. No other Ohio ZIP code with 5,000+ people has 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 43215
| Period | ZIP 43215 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.0 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.9 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 34.0 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.3 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 34.0, ZIP 43215 is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.3, even as the national median rose. Only 42 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 43215
| Period | ZIP 43215 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 4.7% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.3% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.5 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 2.3% of households in ZIP 43215, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 6.5 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only two of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people 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 43215
Renters in ZIP 43215
| Period | ZIP 43215 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.4% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 75.9% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 79.0% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 80.0% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.6 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in ZIP 43215: 80.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About half of owners (51.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 43215
| Period | ZIP 43215 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.5% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 11.6% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.7% of the housing in ZIP 43215, 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 has risen 1.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 43215
| Period | ZIP 43215 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1966 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1976 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1998 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +36 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 43215 has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1998, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the southeast has the oldest housing. Only 15 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 43215
| Period | ZIP 43215 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $739 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $767 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,148 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,556 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$817 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 43215 costs $1,556 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 $817 a month from 2006–10, a 110% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 28.4% of the typical renter's income, just 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 43215
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 43215
| Period | ZIP 43215 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 51.3% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 57.2% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 67.9% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 68.8% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +17.4 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in ZIP 43215: 68.8% 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. The share with a degree is up 17.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 13 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 43215
| Period | ZIP 43215 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.4% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.5% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in ZIP 43215: 96.8% 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 9.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. ZIP 43215 has a higher share of high school graduates than the great majority of 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 43215
| Period | ZIP 43215 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.8% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.3% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.9 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 43215 has been low: just 3.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 5.9 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 43215 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 43215 | 1.39 | 34.0 | 2.3% | 80.0% | 15.7% | 1998 | $1,556 | 68.8% | 96.8% | 3.1% |
| ZIP 43222 | 3.04 | 28.9 | 22.9% | 60.6% | 22.3% | 1939 | $1,093 | 19.4% | 78.3% | 4.5% |
| ZIP 43203 | 2.15 | 33.5 | 19.1% | 68.9% | 22.8% | 1963 | $1,006 | 30.5% | 88.2% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 43201 | 2.25 | 25.8 | 6.7% | 82.7% | 17.3% | 1976 | $1,371 | 54.8% | 93.5% | 7.0% |
| ZIP 43205 | 2.20 | 36.0 | 18.4% | 60.0% | 21.2% | 1939 | $1,111 | 44.0% | 90.5% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 43206 | 2.04 | 35.9 | 14.2% | 51.5% | 14.3% | 1948 | $1,337 | 46.1% | 92.6% | 4.9% |
| ZIP 43210 | 2.33 | 19.5 | 67.3% | 98.5% | 63.4% | 1983 | $714 | 44.1% | 100.0% | 11.3% |
| ZIP 43212 | 1.88 | 33.9 | 3.1% | 66.9% | 8.4% | 1974 | $1,478 | 76.6% | 97.2% | 1.8% |
| ZIP 43223 | 2.62 | 34.7 | 23.9% | 54.5% | 10.7% | 1963 | $1,191 | 13.2% | 76.6% | 6.1% |
| ZIP 43211 | 2.71 | 31.3 | 29.7% | 60.2% | 12.1% | 1954 | $1,128 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 12.5% |
| 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 43215. 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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