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ZIP 43204

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 42,962·Franklin County·103rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,433/mo
Year-over-Year
+9.7%
Month-over-Month
+5.1%
vs US Median
-$497
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ZIP 43204 · $1,433
More affordable than 78% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,300/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
$17,196/yr
At $1,433/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43204 (Columbus, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a median income below the national average, 25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
42,962
Median income
$59,266
Median age
34
Renters
50.5%
Age distribution
23.5%
28.7%
24%
12.3%
Under 1823.5%
18–3428.7%
35–5424%
55–6411.5%
65+12.3%
Gender
49.7%
50.3%
Male49.7%
Female50.3%
Race & ethnicity
60.8%
13.9%
17.7%
White60.8%
Black13.9%
Hispanic17.7%
Asian2.6%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
16.7%
32.9%
25.1%
25.2%
No HS diploma16.7%
HS diploma32.9%
Some college25.1%
Bachelor's+25.2%
Housing tenure
49.5%
50.5%
Owner49.5%
Renter50.5%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43204 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,041 → $1,433
up 37.7%
Income
$52,609 → $59,266
up 12.7%
Population
43,647 → 42,962
down 1.6%
Renter share
47.6% → 50.5%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 25.2%
-0.8 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 43204 in Columbus, OH has increased by $392 per month, settling near $1,433 after starting the period at $1,041. Census figures show median household income at $59,266 today, compared with $52,609 five years earlier. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.0 percentage points, which means renters are spending a larger slice of each paycheck on housing than they did in 2021. Headcount in the area went from 43,647 to 42,962 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.6% change. About 50.5% of households rent today, against 47.6% in 2021. 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 43204 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,433/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 29% of local median household income ($59,266/yr), ZIP 43204 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 9.7% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43204?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43204 (Columbus, OH) is $1,433. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43204 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43204's median rent of $1,433/mo is $497 (26%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 43204 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43204 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #103 out of 220 ZIPs at $1,433/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43204?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,433/mo in ZIP 43204. The local median household income is $59,266/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43204?

Rent in ZIP 43204 has increased 9.7% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43204 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43204 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,433/mo, rent takes approximately 29% of the local median household income ($59,266/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43204 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43204 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 50.5% of ZIP 43204 households are renters, while 49.5% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43204 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43204 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43204 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,433/mo, it's $23 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43204 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43204 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
29%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,433/mo, rent takes ~29% of ZIP 43204's median household income ($59,266/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43204 29%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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