ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 43085

Part of Worthington, OH

Pop. 26,601·Franklin County·51st most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,626/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.9%

Month-over-Month

+1.4%

vs US Median

-$306

Reported rents

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ZIP 43085 · $1,626

More affordable than 63% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$1,260

1 BR

$1,350

2 BR

$1,620

3 BR

$1,940

4 BR+

$2,180

Research median

$1,620/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

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 43085 changed +3.9% 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 3 months in a row, and rose in 7 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($112,517) is $2,813 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($2,180).

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 43235, 1 mile away, rents for 13% less ($1,421/mo), about $2,500 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 43085. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$19,512/yr

At $1,626/mo median

Location

CityWorthington

StateOH

CountyFranklin County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 3.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.9% YoY, +1.4% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43085 (Worthington, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income above the national average, 60.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

26,601

Median income

$112,517

Median age

39.2

Renters

29.5%

Age distribution

25.8%

17%

30%

16.6%

Under 1825.8%

18–3417%

35–5430%

55–6410.5%

65+16.6%

Gender

47.5%

52.5%

Male47.5%

Female52.5%

Race & ethnicity

71.8%

White71.8%

Black9.5%

Hispanic7.8%

Asian4.8%

Other6%

Education (25+)

13.7%

21.7%

60.7%

No HS diploma3.9%

HS diploma13.7%

Some college21.7%

Bachelor's+60.7%

Housing tenure

70.5%

29.5%

Owner70.5%

Renter29.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43085 in Worthington, OH has changed in 5 years

Income

$103,287 → $112,517

up 8.9%

Population

26,575 → 26,601

up 0.1%

Renter share

28.3% → 29.5%

+1.2 pts

Bachelor's+

60.7% → 60.7%

+0.0 pts

Median age

37.9 → 39.2

+1.3 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $103,287 in 2021 to $112,517 more recently.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 43085 covers Worthington, OH. The median rent here is $1,626/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,620/mo.

At 17% of local median household income ($112,517/yr), ZIP 43085 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.9% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43085?

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 $1,626/mo in ZIP 43085. The local median household income is $112,517/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43085?

Rent in ZIP 43085 has risen 3.9% over the past year.

How does ZIP 43085 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43085 is one of the pricier among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #51 of 229 at $1,626/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 43085 changed +3.9%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.

Income Affordability

17%

VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,626/mo, rent takes ~17% of ZIP 43085's median household income ($112,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43085 17%Benchmark 30%

State income tax2.75–3.5%

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