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ZIP 43026

Part of Hilliard, OH
Pop. 65,238·Franklin County·76th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,574/mo
Year-over-Year
+3.8%
Month-over-Month
Stable
vs US Median
-$391
Stable (Monthly)
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ZIP 43026 · $1,574
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,310
1 BR
$1,400
2 BR
$1,680
3 BR
$2,010
4 BR+
$2,260
Research median
$1,680/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
$18,888/yr
At $1,574/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
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Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are climbing (3.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.
Based on rent-price momentum (+3.8% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43026 (Hilliard, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 54.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
65,238
Median income
$111,440
Median age
35.4
Renters
31.7%
Age distribution
26.1%
23.2%
29.2%
Under 1826.1%
18–3423.2%
35–5429.2%
55–6411.2%
65+10.3%
Gender
49.6%
50.4%
Male49.6%
Female50.4%
Race & ethnicity
75.9%
White75.9%
Black6.3%
Hispanic6.4%
Asian6.4%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
15.7%
25.2%
54.6%
No HS diploma4.5%
HS diploma15.7%
Some college25.2%
Bachelor's+54.6%
Housing tenure
68.3%
31.7%
Owner68.3%
Renter31.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43026 in Hilliard, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,204 → $1,574
up 30.7%
Income
$96,918 → $111,440
up 15.0%
Population
63,295 → 65,238
up 3.1%
Renter share
30.9% → 31.7%
+0.8 pts
Bachelor's+
56.3% → 54.6%
-1.7 pts

The median rent in ZIP 43026 in Hilliard, OH stood at $1,204 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,574, reflecting a 30.7% increase over the period. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $96,918 in 2021 to $111,440 more recently. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 3.1% since 2021, moving from about 63,295 residents to roughly 65,238. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 43026 in Hilliard, OH market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43026 covers Hilliard, OH. The median rent here is $1,574/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,400/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,680/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($111,440/yr), ZIP 43026 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much is rent in ZIP code 43026?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43026 (Hilliard, OH) is $1,574. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43026 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43026's median rent of $1,574/mo is $391 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43026 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43026 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #76 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,574/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43026?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,574/mo in ZIP 43026. The local median household income is $111,440/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43026?

Rent in ZIP 43026 has increased 3.8% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43026 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43026 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,574/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($111,440/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43026 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43026 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 31.7% of ZIP 43026 households are renters, while 68.3% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43026 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43026 compare to the rest of Hilliard?

ZIP 43026 is more affordable than Hilliard overall. At $1,574/mo, it's $33 below the Hilliard citywide median of $1,607/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43026 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43026 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,574/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 43026's median household income ($111,440/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43026 17%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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