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Household size in ZIP 43231
| Period | ZIP 43231 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.49 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.79 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.75 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.26 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in ZIP 43231 average 2.75 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.49, even as the national average fell. Of the 526 Ohio ZIP codes with 5,000+ people, only 43 have larger 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 43231
| Period | ZIP 43231 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 33.3 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.8 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.7 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 35.1 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.9 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
ZIP 43231 is young: half of its residents are under 35.1, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has climbed from 33.3 in 2006–10, 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 43231
| Period | ZIP 43231 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.7% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.4 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in ZIP 43231 (12.7%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of the Columbus area. The single-parent share is down 7.4 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 43231
Renters in ZIP 43231
| Period | ZIP 43231 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 48.4% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 49.2% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 51.7% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 45.0% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in ZIP 43231 than nationally: 45.0% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Just over a quarter of owners (26.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the west. The renter share has fallen 3.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 43231
| Period | ZIP 43231 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.2% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in ZIP 43231: 6.2% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 6.4 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 43231
| Period | ZIP 43231 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1979 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1979 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in ZIP 43231 are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1979, versus 1980 nationally. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, while the east 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 43231
| Period | ZIP 43231 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $892 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $946 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $994 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,218 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$326 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in ZIP 43231 costs $1,218 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $326 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.2% 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 south; the highest are in the west.
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 43231
Bachelor's degrees in ZIP 43231
| Period | ZIP 43231 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.1% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 30.4% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.7% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in ZIP 43231 (31.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 4.6 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Compared with other Ohio ZIP codes, though, ZIP 43231 has a higher share of college graduates than most.
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 43231
| Period | ZIP 43231 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.0% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.1% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.4% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.4% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.3 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in ZIP 43231 have finished high school as nationally: 90.4%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the wider Columbus area (92.2%).
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 43231
| Period | ZIP 43231 | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.8% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.3% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.7% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in ZIP 43231 than nationally: unemployment was 3.7%, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 3.1 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 43231 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 43231 | 2.75 | 35.1 | 12.7% | 45.0% | 6.2% | 1979 | $1,218 | 31.7% | 90.4% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 43229 | 2.59 | 35.0 | 18.3% | 58.2% | 7.8% | 1974 | $1,156 | 24.7% | 84.0% | 7.7% |
| ZIP 43081 | 2.39 | 37.6 | 11.3% | 41.3% | 7.7% | 1984 | $1,443 | 53.1% | 97.6% | 2.3% |
| ZIP 43224 | 2.62 | 35.5 | 19.1% | 48.0% | 8.7% | 1964 | $1,113 | 22.3% | 80.5% | 5.9% |
| ZIP 43230 | 2.39 | 38.1 | 12.6% | 39.5% | 5.3% | 1987 | $1,498 | 48.3% | 95.1% | 2.9% |
| ZIP 43085 | 2.51 | 40.5 | 8.7% | 28.4% | 5.5% | 1972 | $1,479 | 60.5% | 95.8% | 3.7% |
| ZIP 43214 | 2.00 | 43.2 | 6.4% | 38.0% | 7.6% | 1959 | $1,398 | 64.7% | 97.5% | 3.8% |
| ZIP 43219 | 2.79 | 31.1 | 25.6% | 62.4% | 9.7% | 1984 | $1,203 | 21.2% | 81.8% | 8.9% |
| ZIP 43211 | 2.71 | 31.3 | 29.7% | 60.2% | 12.1% | 1954 | $1,128 | 13.9% | 79.7% | 12.5% |
| ZIP 43240 | 2.12 | 32.3 | 8.3% | 74.8% | 5.0% | 2009 | $1,708 | 48.6% | 96.0% | 9.4% |
| ZIP 43082 | 2.72 | 44.7 | 6.1% | 13.4% | 5.7% | 1999 | $2,022 | 66.9% | 97.9% | 2.3% |
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 43231. 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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