ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 43085

Pop. 26,601·Franklin County·78th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,570/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.0%
Month-over-Month
-0.9%
vs US Median
-$395
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 43085 · $1,570
More affordable than 69% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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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).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$18,840/yr
At $1,570/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
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Based on rent-price momentum (+7.0% YoY, -0.9% 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43085 covers Worthington, OH. The median rent here is $1,570/mo as of July 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 7.0% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43085?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43085 (Worthington, OH) is $1,570. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43085 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43085's median rent of $1,570/mo is $395 (20%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43085 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43085 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #78 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,570/mo.

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 $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,570/mo in ZIP 43085. The local median household income is $112,517/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43085?

Rent in ZIP 43085 has increased 7.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43085 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43085 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,570/mo, rent takes approximately 17% of the local median household income ($112,517/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43085 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43085 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 29.5% of ZIP 43085 households are renters, while 70.5% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43085 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 43085 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43085 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
17%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,570/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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