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ZIP 43214

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 26,776·Franklin County·31st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,685/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.2%
Month-over-Month
+3.6%
vs US Median
-$245
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ZIP 43214 · $1,685
More affordable than 59% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,110
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,430
3 BR
$1,710
4 BR+
$1,930
Research median
$1,430/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$20,220/yr
At $1,685/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43214 (Columbus, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a large retiree population, has a median income above the national average, 64.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
26,776
Median income
$94,183
Median age
41.6
Renters
37.6%
Age distribution
14.7%
25%
27.4%
12%
20.8%
Under 1814.7%
18–3425%
35–5427.4%
55–6412%
65+20.8%
Gender
51.1%
48.9%
Male51.1%
Female48.9%
Race & ethnicity
83.7%
White83.7%
Black4.9%
Hispanic4.3%
Asian3.4%
Other3.6%
Education (25+)
21%
64.8%
No HS diploma2.3%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college21%
Bachelor's+64.8%
Housing tenure
62.4%
37.6%
Owner62.4%
Renter37.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43214 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$83,227 → $94,183
up 13.2%
Population
26,453 → 26,776
up 1.2%
Renter share
36.1% → 37.6%
+1.5 pts
Bachelor's+
61.3% → 64.8%
+3.5 pts
Median age
40.9 → 41.6
+0.7 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 43214 in Columbus, OH now reports about $94,183, up from $83,227 in 2021. Census counts show ZIP 43214 in Columbus, OH adding about 323 residents over the five-year window, up 1.2% on net. The renter share has risen from 36.1% to 37.6%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 61.3% to 64.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 43214 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,685/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,430/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($94,183/yr), ZIP 43214 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43214?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43214 (Columbus, OH) is $1,685. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43214 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43214's median rent of $1,685/mo is $245 (13%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 43214 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43214 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #31 out of 220 ZIPs tracked at $1,685/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43214?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $67,000/year (~$32/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,685/mo in ZIP 43214. The local median household income is $94,183/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43214?

Rent in ZIP 43214 has increased 6.2% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43214 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43214 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,685/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($94,183/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43214 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43214 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 37.6% of ZIP 43214 households are renters, while 62.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43214 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43214 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43214 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $1,685/mo, it's $229 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43214 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43214 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,685/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 43214's median household income ($94,183/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43214 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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