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ZIP 43201

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 34,322·Franklin County·82nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,521/mo
Year-over-Year
+1.2%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$409
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ZIP 43201 · $1,521
More affordable than 72% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,200
1 BR
$1,290
2 BR
$1,540
3 BR
$1,850
4 BR+
$2,080
Research median
$1,540/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$18,252/yr
At $1,521/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43201 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, has a median income below the national average, 61.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
34,322
Median income
$43,731
Median age
23.2
Renters
83.4%
Age distribution
75.3%
Under 185.9%
18–3475.3%
35–5411.1%
55–644.2%
65+3.4%
Gender
51.9%
48.1%
Male51.9%
Female48.1%
Race & ethnicity
68%
14.1%
White68%
Black14.1%
Hispanic5.9%
Asian7.9%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
12.1%
21.1%
61.5%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma12.1%
Some college21.1%
Bachelor's+61.5%
Housing tenure
16.6%
83.4%
Owner16.6%
Renter83.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43201 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,264 → $1,521
up 20.3%
Income
$38,609 → $43,731
up 13.3%
Population
33,816 → 34,322
up 1.5%
Renter share
82.7% → 83.4%
+0.7 pts
Bachelor's+
63.5% → 61.5%
-2.0 pts

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 43201 in Columbus, OH has shifted from $1,264 to $1,521, up 20.3% since 2021. Census figures show median household income at $43,731 today, compared with $38,609 five years earlier. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 43201 in Columbus, OH adding about 506 residents over the five-year window, up 1.5% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 63.5% to 61.5% across the same window. 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: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 43201 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,521/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,540/mo.

At 42% of local median household income ($43,731/yr), ZIP 43201 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 1.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43201?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43201 (Columbus, OH) is $1,521. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43201 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43201's median rent of $1,521/mo is $409 (21%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 43201 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43201 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #82 out of 220 ZIPs at $1,521/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43201?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $61,000/year (~$29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,521/mo in ZIP 43201. The local median household income is $43,731/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43201?

Rent in ZIP 43201 has increased 1.2% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43201 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43201 is considered stretched for renters. At $1,521/mo, rent takes approximately 42% of the local median household income ($43,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43201 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 43201 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 83.4% of ZIP 43201 households are renters, while 16.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43201 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43201 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43201 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $1,521/mo, it's $65 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43201 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43201 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
42%
STRETCHED

At $1,521/mo, rent takes ~42% of ZIP 43201's median household income ($43,731/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43201 42%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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