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ZIP 43004

Pop. 31,477·Franklin County·43rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,702/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-6.8%
vs US Median
-$263
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ZIP 43004 · $1,702
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,250
1 BR
$1,340
2 BR
$1,610
3 BR
$1,930
4 BR+
$2,170
Research median
$1,610/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$20,424/yr
At $1,702/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 0.0% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -6.8% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43004 (Blacklick, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 44.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
31,477
Median income
$101,175
Median age
37.2
Renters
20.6%
Age distribution
26.9%
20.7%
30.3%
Under 1826.9%
18–3420.7%
35–5430.3%
55–6410.4%
65+11.7%
Gender
50.9%
49.1%
Male50.9%
Female49.1%
Race & ethnicity
48%
29.4%
15.7%
White48%
Black29.4%
Hispanic2.8%
Asian15.7%
Other4.2%
Education (25+)
13%
20.2%
22%
44.8%
No HS diploma13%
HS diploma20.2%
Some college22%
Bachelor's+44.8%
Housing tenure
79.4%
20.6%
Owner79.4%
Renter20.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43004 in Blacklick, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$89,318 → $101,175
up 13.3%
Population
30,901 → 31,477
up 1.9%
Renter share
19.4% → 20.6%
+1.2 pts
Bachelor's+
42.2% → 44.8%
+2.6 pts
Median age
33.2 → 37.2
+4.0 yrs

Census figures show median household income at $101,175 today, compared with $89,318 five years earlier. Headcount in the area went from 30,901 to 31,477 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.9% change. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 42.2% to 44.8%.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43004 covers Blacklick, OH. The median rent here is $1,702/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,610/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($101,175/yr), ZIP 43004 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43004?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43004 (Blacklick, OH) is $1,702. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43004 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43004's median rent of $1,702/mo is $263 (13%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43004 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43004 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #43 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,702/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43004?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $68,000/year (~$33/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,702/mo in ZIP 43004. The local median household income is $101,175/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43004?

Rent in ZIP 43004 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 43004 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43004 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,702/mo, rent takes approximately 20% of the local median household income ($101,175/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43004 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43004 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 20.6% of ZIP 43004 households are renters, while 79.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43004 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43004 compare to the rest of Blacklick?

ZIP 43004 is pricier than Blacklick as a whole. At $1,702/mo, it's $4 above the Blacklick citywide median of $1,698/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43004 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43004 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
20%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,702/mo, rent takes ~20% of ZIP 43004's median household income ($101,175/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43004 20%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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