ZIP Code 43204: Population, Income, Housing

State: OH

Total population: 42,962 Household income: $59,266 Rent: $1,281

Overview

Total population

42,962

Rent

$1,281

Year built

1959

Household income

$59,266

Per capita income

$32,219

Poverty rate

19.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

46.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Ohio

County

Franklin County

City

Columbus

Total population

42,962

Adults over 25

29,454

Total households

17,618

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$59,266

Per capita income

$32,219

Poverty rate

19.5%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

46.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,281

Year built

1959

Households that rent

50.5%

Households that own

49.5%

Rooms per home (all homes)

5.4

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

60.8%

Black

13.9%

Asian

2.6%

Two or more races

14.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

17.7%

Not Hispanic or Latino

82.3%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

18,073 (85.6%)

Commute time to work

22 mins

Work from home

3,041 (14.4%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

31.4%

High school graduate or GED

32.9%

Some college or associate degree

10.5%

Bachelor’s degree or higher

25.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 43204 with: Franklin County, OH Columbus, OH Columbus metro area, OH Ohio United States

ZIP 43204

Total population42,962

Rent$1,281

Year built1959

Household income$59,266

Per capita income$32,219

Poverty rate19.5%

Unemployment rateN/A

Franklin County, OH

Total population1,333,048

Rent$1,302

Year built1979

Household income$75,176

Per capita income$43,731

Poverty rate14.7%

Unemployment rate4%

Columbus, OH

Total population914,802

Rent$1,295

Year built1980

Household income$66,082

Per capita income$37,860

Poverty rate18.1%

Unemployment rate4%

Columbus Metro Area, OH

Total population2,175,788

Rent$1,274

Year built1982

Household income$81,945

Per capita income$44,770

Poverty rate12.3%

Unemployment rate4%

Ohio State

Total population11,810,293

Rent$1,034

Year built1970

Household income$71,389

Per capita income$40,552

Poverty rate13.3%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP43204	CountyFranklin, OH	CityColumbus, OH	Metro AreaColumbus metro area, OH	StateOhio	CountryUnited States
Total population	42,962	1,333,048	914,802	2,175,788	11,810,293	334,922,499
Rent	$1,281	$1,302	$1,295	$1,274	$1,034	$1,413
Year built	1959	1979	1980	1982	1970	1980
Household income	$59,266	$75,176	$66,082	$81,945	$71,389	$80,734
Per capita income	$32,219	$43,731	$37,860	$44,770	$40,552	$44,673
Poverty rate	19.5%	14.7%	18.1%	12.3%	13.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4%	4%	4%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 43204

Rent & Income

In 43204, the typical monthly rent is $1,281 and the typical household income is $59,266. Rent here is similar to Columbus and higher than Ohio, and household income is lower than both Columbus and Ohio. The estimated poverty rate is 19.5%, which is higher than in both Columbus and Ohio.

Housing & Affordability

Renters make up about 50.5% of households, indicating a relatively balanced mix of renters and owners. About 46.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 25.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 43204 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 43204 — Poverty

How ZIP 43204 compares in Ohio (100 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,281	75 / 100	from lower rent	$807 – $1,811
Household income	$59,266	80 / 100	from higher income	$40,906 – $154,683
Poverty rate	19.5%	85 / 100	from lower poverty	2.4% – 43.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Ohio with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 43204

Rent

For rent, this ZIP is positioned 75th out of 100 ZIP Codes in Ohio. In Ohio as a whole, the range goes from $807 in ZIP 44512 up to $1,811 in ZIP 45040.

Household income

For household income, ZIP Code 43204 ranks 80th out of 100 ZIP Codes. Statewide, values range from $40,906 in ZIP 44105 up to $154,683 in ZIP 43035.

Poverty rate

For poverty levels, this ZIP is positioned 85th out of 100 ZIP Codes. Across Ohio, figures vary from 2.4% in ZIP 43065 up to 43.8% in ZIP 43201.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 43204 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,281 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 43204

Annual Household Income: $59,266

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 43204

Estimated Rate: 19.5%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 43204

In ZIP Code 43204, households that rent: 8,904 (50.5%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	8,904	50.5%
Owner-Occupied	8,714	49.5%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 43204

In ZIP Code 43204, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 4,159 (46.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	4,159	46.7%
Other renter households	4,745	53.3%
Total renter households	8,904	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 43204

Less than High School: 9,239 people (31.4%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 9,695 people (32.9%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,087 people (10.5%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 7,433 people (25.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 29,454

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.