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ZIP 43219

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 32,338·Franklin County·143rd most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,319/mo
Year-over-Year
+4.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.4%
vs US Median
-$632
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ZIP 43219 · $1,319
More affordable than 86% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,951/mo
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Studio
$1,100
1 BR
$1,190
2 BR
$1,420
3 BR
$1,700
4 BR+
$1,910
Research median
$1,420/mo

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

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

Annual cost
$15,828/yr
At $1,319/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 4.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+4.9% YoY, +2.4% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43219 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
32,338
Median income
$52,094
Median age
31.3
Renters
61.8%
Age distribution
29.6%
27.4%
23.2%
Under 1829.6%
18–3427.4%
35–5423.2%
55–648.3%
65+11.5%
Gender
46.7%
53.3%
Male46.7%
Female53.3%
Race & ethnicity
17.3%
63.6%
White17.3%
Black63.6%
Hispanic11.3%
Asian3.7%
Other4.1%
Education (25+)
17.1%
33.1%
27%
22.7%
No HS diploma17.1%
HS diploma33.1%
Some college27%
Bachelor's+22.7%
Housing tenure
38.2%
61.8%
Owner38.2%
Renter61.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43219 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$996 → $1,319
up 32.4%
Income
$44,535 → $52,094
up 17.0%
Population
32,130 → 32,338
up 0.6%
Renter share
56.7% → 61.8%
+5.1 pts
Bachelor's+
24.2% → 22.7%
-1.5 pts
Median age
30.2 → 31.3
+1.1 yrs

Five years ago, renters in ZIP 43219 in Columbus, OH paid around $996 a month. That figure now sits near $1,319, up 32.4% from the 2021 baseline. Median household income climbed from $44,535 to $52,094 between 2021 and 2024, a 17.0% shift. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has risen from 56.7% to 61.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 43219 in Columbus, OH reflects how housing costs and the people paying them have evolved through a stretch that included a pandemic, a hot rental market, and a recent cooling phase.

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Last updated: June 22, 2026

ZIP code 43219 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,319/mo as of June 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($52,094/yr), ZIP 43219 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43219?

As of June 22, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43219 (Columbus, OH) is $1,319. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43219 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43219's median rent of $1,319/mo is $632 (32%) below the US national median of $1,951/mo.

How does ZIP 43219 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43219 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #143 out of 230 ZIPs at $1,319/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43219?

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 $1,319/mo in ZIP 43219. The local median household income is $52,094/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43219?

Rent in ZIP 43219 has increased 4.9% over the past year as of June 22, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43219 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43219 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,319/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($52,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43219 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 43219 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 61.8% of ZIP 43219 households are renters, while 38.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43219 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43219 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43219 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,319/mo, it's $137 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43219 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43219 reflects June 22, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,319/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 43219's median household income ($52,094/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43219 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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