ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 43016

Part of Dublin, OH

Pop. 46,362·Franklin County·54th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,616/mo

Year-over-Year

+1.7%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$316

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 43016 · $1,616

More affordable than 64% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,490

1 BR

$1,600

2 BR

$1,920

3 BR

$2,300

4 BR+

$2,580

Research median

$1,920/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 43016 usually run 2.8% below trend in December and 2.7% above it in July, about $89 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 43016 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 43016 changed +1.7% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 8 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($109,972) is $2,749 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,580).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 43220, 5 miles away, rents for 20% less ($1,286/mo), about $4,000 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 43016. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,392/yr

At $1,616/mo median

Location

CityDublin

StateOH

CountyFranklin County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (1.7% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+1.7% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43016 (Dublin, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 70% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

46,362

Median income

$109,972

Median age

36.1

Renters

46%

Age distribution

25.8%

22%

28.6%

13.8%

Under 1825.8%

18–3422%

35–5428.6%

55–649.9%

65+13.8%

Gender

50.1%

49.9%

Male50.1%

Female49.9%

Race & ethnicity

65.3%

20.7%

White65.3%

Black5.9%

Hispanic5.4%

Asian20.7%

Other2.7%

Education (25+)

16.1%

70%

No HS diploma3.2%

HS diploma10.7%

Some college16.1%

Bachelor's+70%

Housing tenure

54%

46%

Owner54%

Renter46%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43016 in Dublin, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$1,274 → $1,616

up 26.8%

Income

$97,849 → $109,972

up 12.4%

Population

44,597 → 46,362

up 4.0%

Renter share

43.8% → 46%

+2.2 pts

Bachelor's+

65.1% → 70%

+4.9 pts

Median age

37.7 → 36.1

-1.6 yrs

The median rent in ZIP 43016 in Dublin, OH stood at $1,274 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,616, reflecting a 26.8% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $109,972 today, compared with $97,849 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 4.0% since 2021, moving from about 44,597 residents to roughly 46,362. Renters now make up 46% of households, compared with 43.8% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 70% of adults here, versus 65.1% in 2021. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2021.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 43016 covers Dublin, OH. The median rent here is $1,616/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,600/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,920/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($109,972/yr), ZIP 43016 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.7% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43016?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $65,000/year (about $31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,616/mo in ZIP 43016. The local median household income is $109,972/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43016?

Rent in ZIP 43016 has risen 1.7% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 43016?

Asking rents in ZIP 43016 are usually lowest in December, about 2.8% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 2.7% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $89 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 43016 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43016 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #54 of 229 at $1,616/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 43016 changed +1.7%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.