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ZIP 43202

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 20,854·Franklin County·95th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,471/mo
Year-over-Year
-0.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.1%
vs US Median
-$459
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ZIP 43202 · $1,471
More affordable than 75% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,070
1 BR
$1,150
2 BR
$1,380
3 BR
$1,650
4 BR+
$1,860
Research median
$1,380/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$17,652/yr
At $1,471/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43202 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 58.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
20,854
Median income
$69,524
Median age
30.5
Renters
69.7%
Age distribution
12.2%
50.2%
21.8%
Under 1812.2%
18–3450.2%
35–5421.8%
55–648.9%
65+6.9%
Gender
52.3%
47.7%
Male52.3%
Female47.7%
Race & ethnicity
75.8%
White75.8%
Black5.7%
Hispanic5%
Asian8.4%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
13.9%
22.1%
58.7%
No HS diploma5.3%
HS diploma13.9%
Some college22.1%
Bachelor's+58.7%
Housing tenure
30.3%
69.7%
Owner30.3%
Renter69.7%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43202 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,227 → $1,471
up 19.9%
Income
$59,138 → $69,524
up 17.6%
Population
20,226 → 20,854
up 3.1%
Renter share
68.7% → 69.7%
+1.0 pts
Bachelor's+
65.2% → 58.7%
-6.5 pts
Median age
29.2 → 30.5
+1.3 yrs

Since 2021, the typical rent in ZIP 43202 in Columbus, OH has increased from $1,227 to $1,471, a 19.9% change over five years. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $59,138 in 2021 to $69,524 more recently. The population has grown by 3.1% since 2021, moving from about 20,226 residents to roughly 20,854. College-educated residents now make up 58.7% of adults here, versus 65.2% in 2021. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 43202 in Columbus, OH market of 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 43202 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,471/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,150/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,380/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($69,524/yr), ZIP 43202 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 0.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43202?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43202 (Columbus, OH) is $1,471. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43202 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43202's median rent of $1,471/mo is $459 (24%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 43202 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43202 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #95 out of 220 ZIPs at $1,471/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43202?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $59,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,471/mo in ZIP 43202. The local median household income is $69,524/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43202?

Rent in ZIP 43202 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.3% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 43202 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43202 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,471/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($69,524/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43202 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43202 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 69.7% of ZIP 43202 households are renters, while 30.3% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43202 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43202 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43202 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $1,471/mo, it's $15 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43202 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43202 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,471/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 43202's median household income ($69,524/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43202 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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