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ZIP 43209

Part of Bexley, OH
Pop. 28,193·Franklin County·141st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,335/mo
Year-over-Year
+8.6%
Month-over-Month
+9.1%
vs US Median
-$630
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ZIP 43209 · $1,335
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,040
1 BR
$1,120
2 BR
$1,340
3 BR
$1,610
4 BR+
$1,810
Research median
$1,340/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
$16,020/yr
At $1,335/mo median
Location
CityBexley
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 8.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+8.6% YoY, +9.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43209 (Bexley, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 58.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,193
Median income
$89,713
Median age
38.8
Renters
42.1%
Age distribution
22.2%
22.4%
25.3%
12.7%
17.3%
Under 1822.2%
18–3422.4%
35–5425.3%
55–6412.7%
65+17.3%
Gender
48.3%
51.7%
Male48.3%
Female51.7%
Race & ethnicity
66.1%
24.9%
White66.1%
Black24.9%
Hispanic3.8%
Asian1.3%
Other3.9%
Education (25+)
17.6%
20.5%
58.6%
No HS diploma3.4%
HS diploma17.6%
Some college20.5%
Bachelor's+58.6%
Housing tenure
57.9%
42.1%
Owner57.9%
Renter42.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43209 in Bexley, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$77,173 → $89,713
up 16.2%
Population
28,867 → 28,193
down 2.3%
Renter share
42.2% → 42.1%
-0.1 pts
Bachelor's+
58.4% → 58.6%
+0.2 pts
Median age
38.3 → 38.8
+0.5 yrs

Median household income rose from $77,173 to $89,713 between 2021 and 2024, a 16.2% shift. The population has contracted by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 28,867 residents to roughly 28,193.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43209 covers Bexley, OH. The median rent here is $1,335/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,340/mo.

At 18% of local median household income ($89,713/yr), ZIP 43209 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 8.6% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43209?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43209 (Bexley, OH) is $1,335. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43209 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43209's median rent of $1,335/mo is $630 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43209 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43209 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #141 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,335/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43209?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,335/mo in ZIP 43209. The local median household income is $89,713/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43209?

Rent in ZIP 43209 has increased 8.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43209 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43209 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,335/mo, rent takes approximately 18% of the local median household income ($89,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43209 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43209 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 42.1% of ZIP 43209 households are renters, while 57.9% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43209 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

When was rent data for ZIP 43209 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43209 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
18%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,335/mo, rent takes ~18% of ZIP 43209's median household income ($89,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43209 18%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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