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Population and households in ZIP 43227
Household size in ZIP 43227
| Period | ZIP 43227 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.52 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.59 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in ZIP 43227 has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has crept up from 2.52 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the center and smallest in the east.
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 43227
| Period | ZIP 43227 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.6 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.9 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.5 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 43227 is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has crept up from 36.9 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the north.
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 43227
| Period | ZIP 43227 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.7% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 20.8% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.1% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in ZIP 43227: 23.1% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.5 points, in line with the national trend. Only 27 of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people have a higher 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 43227
Renters in ZIP 43227
| Period | ZIP 43227 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 45.5% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 53.3% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 47.0% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 43227 than nationally: 47.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Nearly a third of owners (31.9%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the southeast. The renter share is up 5.2 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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 43227
| Period | ZIP 43227 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.8% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.6% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in ZIP 43227 is close to the national rate: 8.6% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 7.1 points since 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 43227
| Period | ZIP 43227 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
ZIP 43227 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1961, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 43227
| Period | ZIP 43227 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $833 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $835 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $922 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,254 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$420 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 43227 costs $1,254 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $420 a month from 2006–10, a 50% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the southwest; the most affordable are in the northwest.
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 43227
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 43227
| Period | ZIP 43227 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.9% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in ZIP 43227: 16.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.5 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 43227
| Period | ZIP 43227 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.7% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 82.2% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 84.2% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.7% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in ZIP 43227 never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. The share with a diploma has risen 4.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. ZIP 43227 has a lower 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 43227
| Period | ZIP 43227 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.5% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.6% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in ZIP 43227 runs well above the national rate: 8.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 6.3 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. 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 43227 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 43227 | 2.56 | 37.3 | 23.1% | 47.0% | 8.6% | 1961 | $1,254 | 16.9% | 85.7% | 8.2% |
| ZIP 43213 | 2.38 | 37.6 | 23.2% | 60.2% | 8.5% | 1970 | $1,201 | 20.2% | 88.4% | 7.2% |
| ZIP 43232 | 2.69 | 33.9 | 26.5% | 60.8% | 9.9% | 1978 | $1,249 | 19.3% | 87.6% | 5.1% |
| ZIP 43209 | 2.36 | 40.9 | 11.8% | 44.1% | 7.8% | 1956 | $1,317 | 58.9% | 96.6% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 43109 | 2.32 | 32.4 | 39.1% | 63.1% | 9.4% | 2003 | $1,376 | 23.2% | 95.3% | 19.2% |
| 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 43203 | 2.15 | 33.5 | 19.1% | 68.9% | 22.8% | 1963 | $1,006 | 30.5% | 88.2% | 11.7% |
| ZIP 43068 | 2.52 | 37.4 | 16.5% | 42.1% | 5.5% | 1985 | $1,384 | 30.1% | 90.5% | 4.6% |
| ZIP 43219 | 2.79 | 31.1 | 25.6% | 62.4% | 9.7% | 1984 | $1,203 | 21.2% | 81.8% | 8.9% |
| 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 43227. 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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