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ZIP 43211

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 22,313·Franklin County·139th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,338/mo
Year-over-Year
+5.9%
Month-over-Month
+0.1%
vs US Median
-$627
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ZIP 43211 · $1,338
More affordable than 84% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$980
2 BR
$1,180
3 BR
$1,410
4 BR+
$1,590
Research median
$1,180/mo

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$16,056/yr
At $1,338/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 5.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+5.9% YoY, +0.1% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43211 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 13.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
22,313
Median income
$42,579
Median age
33.4
Renters
59.4%
Age distribution
29.9%
24%
26.1%
Under 1829.9%
18–3424%
35–5426.1%
55–649.3%
65+10.8%
Gender
48.5%
51.5%
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Race & ethnicity
20.4%
60.2%
12.4%
White20.4%
Black60.2%
Hispanic12.4%
Asian1.9%
Other5.2%
Education (25+)
21.8%
41.4%
23.1%
13.7%
No HS diploma21.8%
HS diploma41.4%
Some college23.1%
Bachelor's+13.7%
Housing tenure
40.6%
59.4%
Owner40.6%
Renter59.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43211 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$892 → $1,338
up 50.0%
Income
$30,106 → $42,579
up 41.4%
Population
22,553 → 22,313
down 1.1%
Renter share
61.9% → 59.4%
-2.5 pts
Bachelor's+
8.1% → 13.7%
+5.6 pts
Median age
32.3 → 33.4
+1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 43211 in Columbus, OH has increased by $446 per month, settling near $1,338 after starting the period at $892. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 43211 in Columbus, OH now reports about $42,579, up from $30,106 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 8.6 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 22,553 to 22,313 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.1% change. About 59.4% of households rent today, against 61.9% in 2021. Educational attainment has shifted as well, with the share of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher climbed from 8.1% to 13.7%. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 43211 in Columbus, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43211 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,338/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,180/mo.

At 38% of local median household income ($42,579/yr), ZIP 43211 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.9% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43211?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43211 (Columbus, OH) is $1,338. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43211 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43211's median rent of $1,338/mo is $627 (32%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43211 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43211 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #139 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,338/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43211?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $54,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,338/mo in ZIP 43211. The local median household income is $42,579/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43211?

Rent in ZIP 43211 has increased 5.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43211 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43211 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,338/mo, rent takes approximately 38% of the local median household income ($42,579/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43211 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 43211 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 59.4% of ZIP 43211 households are renters, while 40.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43211 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43211 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43211 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,338/mo, it's $118 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43211 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43211 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
38%
MODERATE

At $1,338/mo, rent takes ~38% of ZIP 43211's median household income ($42,579/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43211 38%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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