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ZIP 43206

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 21,996·Franklin County·28th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,755/mo
Year-over-Year
+7.5%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$210
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ZIP 43206 · $1,755
More affordable than 55% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,130
1 BR
$1,210
2 BR
$1,450
3 BR
$1,740
4 BR+
$1,950
Research median
$1,450/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
$21,060/yr
At $1,755/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 7.5% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+7.5% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43206 (Columbus, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, skews toward younger working-age adults, 50.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
21,996
Median income
$75,806
Median age
34.2
Renters
51.3%
Age distribution
15.3%
37%
25%
13.2%
Under 1815.3%
18–3437%
35–5425%
55–649.5%
65+13.2%
Gender
48.2%
51.8%
Male48.2%
Female51.8%
Race & ethnicity
56.3%
29.6%
White56.3%
Black29.6%
Hispanic5.6%
Asian1.1%
Other7.4%
Education (25+)
20.3%
23.7%
50.1%
No HS diploma5.8%
HS diploma20.3%
Some college23.7%
Bachelor's+50.1%
Housing tenure
48.7%
51.3%
Owner48.7%
Renter51.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43206 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,266 → $1,755
up 38.6%
Income
$62,310 → $75,806
up 21.7%
Population
22,488 → 21,996
down 2.2%
Renter share
53.4% → 51.3%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
44.5% → 50.1%
+5.6 pts

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 43206 in Columbus, OH has climbed by $489 per month, settling near $1,755 after starting the period at $1,266. Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $62,310 in 2021 to $75,806 more recently. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 16.9 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 22,488 to 21,996 between 2021 and 2024, a 2.2% change. About 51.3% of households rent today, against 53.4% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 44.5% to 50.1%. These shifts give renters and would-be renters a longer baseline for sizing up today's listings against the ZIP 43206 in Columbus, OH market of 2021.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43206 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,755/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,210/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,450/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($75,806/yr), ZIP 43206 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 7.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43206?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43206 (Columbus, OH) is $1,755. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43206 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43206's median rent of $1,755/mo is $210 (11%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43206 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43206 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #28 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,755/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43206?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $70,000/year (~$34/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,755/mo in ZIP 43206. The local median household income is $75,806/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43206?

Rent in ZIP 43206 has increased 7.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43206 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43206 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,755/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($75,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43206 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43206 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 51.3% of ZIP 43206 households are renters, while 48.7% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43206 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43206 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43206 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $1,755/mo, it's $299 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43206 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43206 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,755/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 43206's median household income ($75,806/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43206 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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