ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 43207

Part of Columbus, OH

Pop. 47,272·Franklin County·144th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,274/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.9%

vs US Median

-$658

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ZIP 43207 · $1,274

More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$960

1 BR

$1,040

2 BR

$1,240

3 BR

$1,490

4 BR+

$1,670

Research median

$1,240/mo

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

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

January. Asking rents in ZIP 43207 usually run 1% below trend in January and 1.1% above it in July, about $27 a month apart at today's median. Based on 9 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 43207 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2017.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 43207 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Rent vs. income since 2019

From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 43207 rose 44.2% while median household income rose 37.1% ($46,162 to $63,310). Rent outpaced income.

Since before the pandemic

Rent in ZIP 43207 is 52.6% higher than in March 2020. Across the US, rent is up 37.3% over the same stretch.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 5 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($63,310) is $1,583 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($1,490); a 4-bedroom is $1,670.

Rank in Columbus

6th cheapest of 21 ZIP codes in Columbus.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 43207. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$15,288/yr

At $1,274/mo median

Location

CityColumbus

StateOH

CountyFranklin County

Rent Market Meter

Strong Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are up 4.8% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +0.9% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43207 (Columbus, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 17.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

47,272

Median income

$63,310

Median age

38.8

Renters

41%

Age distribution

21.3%

23.4%

27%

13.8%

14.5%

Under 1821.3%

18–3423.4%

35–5427%

55–6413.8%

65+14.5%

Gender

49.9%

50.1%

Male49.9%

Female50.1%

Race & ethnicity

57.5%

29.1%

White57.5%

Black29.1%

Hispanic6.3%

Asian1.8%

Other5.2%

Education (25+)

15.6%

38.9%

28.4%

17.1%

No HS diploma15.6%

HS diploma38.9%

Some college28.4%

Bachelor's+17.1%

Housing tenure

59%

41%

Owner59%

Renter41%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43207 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$940 → $1,274

up 35.5%

Income

$52,747 → $63,310

up 20.0%

Population

46,038 → 47,272

up 2.7%

Renter share

39.1% → 41%

+1.9 pts

Bachelor's+

15.5% → 17.1%

+1.6 pts

The median rent in ZIP 43207 in Columbus, OH stood at $940 in 2021 and currently runs about $1,274, reflecting a 35.5% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $63,310 today, compared with $52,747 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.7% since 2021, moving from about 46,038 residents to roughly 47,272. Renters now make up 41% of households, compared with 39.1% five years ago. 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 43207 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,274/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($63,310/yr), ZIP 43207 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43207?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (about $25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,274/mo in ZIP 43207. The local median household income is $63,310/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43207?

Rent in ZIP 43207 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2017.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 43207?

Asking rents in ZIP 43207 are usually lowest in January, about 1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.1% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $27 a month. This pattern comes from 9 years of Zillow rent data.

Has rent outpaced income in ZIP 43207?

Yes. From 2019 to 2024, rent in ZIP 43207 rose 44.2% while median household income rose 37.1%, from $46,162 to $63,310. Rent is Zillow's yearly average; income is the Census 5-year estimate for the same years.

How does ZIP 43207 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43207 is in the middle among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #144 of 229 at $1,274/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 43207 changed +4.8%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.