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ZIP 43215

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 17,836·Franklin County·65th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,571/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.1%
Month-over-Month
+0.9%
vs US Median
-$359
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ZIP 43215 · $1,571
More affordable than 68% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$1,186
1 BR
$1,271
2 BR
$1,527
3 BR
$1,832
4 BR+
$2,059
Research median
$1,527/mo

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

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$18,852/yr
At $1,571/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43215 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, skews toward younger working-age adults, 70.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
17,836
Median income
$74,087
Median age
31.2
Renters
80.2%
Age distribution
57%
18%
13.9%
Under 181.5%
18–3457%
35–5418%
55–6413.9%
65+9.6%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
74.2%
12.1%
White74.2%
Black12.1%
Hispanic5.8%
Asian5.6%
Other2.3%
Education (25+)
14.7%
70.2%
No HS diploma3.2%
HS diploma11.9%
Some college14.7%
Bachelor's+70.2%
Housing tenure
19.8%
80.2%
Owner19.8%
Renter80.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43215 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,306 → $1,571
up 20.3%
Income
$67,390 → $74,087
up 9.9%
Population
15,317 → 17,836
up 16.4%
Renter share
79.1% → 80.2%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
72.3% → 70.2%
-2.1 pts
Median age
30.5 → 31.2
+0.7 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 43215 in Columbus, OH paid around $1,306 a month. That figure now sits near $1,571, up 20.3% from the 2021 baseline. Household income in the area moved from $67,390 to $74,087 across the same window, up 9.9% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 43215 in Columbus, OH adding about 2,519 residents over the five-year window, up 16.4% on net. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 72.3% to 70.2% across the same window. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 43215 in Columbus, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 43215 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,571/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,271/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,527/mo.

At 25% of local median household income ($74,087/yr), ZIP 43215 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.1% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43215?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43215 (Columbus, OH) is $1,571. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43215 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43215's median rent of $1,571/mo is $359 (19%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 43215 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43215 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #65 out of 220 ZIPs tracked at $1,571/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43215?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $63,000/year (~$30/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,571/mo in ZIP 43215. The local median household income is $74,087/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43215?

Rent in ZIP 43215 has increased 2.1% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43215 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43215 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,571/mo, rent takes approximately 25% of the local median household income ($74,087/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43215 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43215 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 80.2% of ZIP 43215 households are renters, while 19.8% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43215 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43215 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43215 is pricier than Columbus as a whole. At $1,571/mo, it's $115 above the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43215 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43215 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
25%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,571/mo, rent takes ~25% of ZIP 43215's median household income ($74,087/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43215 25%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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