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ZIP 43220

Pop. 28,792·Franklin County·126th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,371/mo
Year-over-Year
-3.2%
Month-over-Month
+1.9%
vs US Median
-$594
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ZIP 43220 · $1,371
More affordable than 82% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,150
1 BR
$1,240
2 BR
$1,480
3 BR
$1,770
4 BR+
$1,990
Research median
$1,480/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
$16,452/yr
At $1,371/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Balanced Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are roughly steady, with neither renters nor landlords holding a strong edge right now.
Based on rent-price momentum (-3.2% YoY, +1.9% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43220 (Upper Arlington, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, 64.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
28,792
Median income
$74,298
Median age
37.1
Renters
49.3%
Age distribution
20.8%
24.5%
27.6%
15.5%
Under 1820.8%
18–3424.5%
35–5427.6%
55–6411.6%
65+15.5%
Gender
53%
47%
Male53%
Female47%
Race & ethnicity
75%
White75%
Black3.5%
Hispanic5.7%
Asian10.8%
Other5%
Education (25+)
12.3%
20.2%
64.7%
No HS diploma2.8%
HS diploma12.3%
Some college20.2%
Bachelor's+64.7%
Housing tenure
50.7%
49.3%
Owner50.7%
Renter49.3%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43220 in Upper Arlington, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,046 → $1,371
up 31.1%
Income
$71,854 → $74,298
up 3.4%
Population
29,294 → 28,792
down 1.7%
Renter share
50.9% → 49.3%
-1.6 pts
Bachelor's+
64.3% → 64.7%
+0.4 pts
Median age
36 → 37.1
+1.1 yrs

Compared with 2021, rent in ZIP 43220 in Upper Arlington, OH has climbed by $325 per month, settling near $1,371 after starting the period at $1,046. Median household income grew from $71,854 to $74,298 between 2021 and 2024, a 3.4% shift. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 27.7 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 29,294 to 28,792 between 2021 and 2024, a 1.7% change. About 49.3% of households rent today, against 50.9% in 2021. Taken together, the five-year picture in ZIP 43220 in Upper Arlington, 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: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43220 covers Upper Arlington, OH. The median rent here is $1,371/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,240/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,480/mo.

At 22% of local median household income ($74,298/yr), ZIP 43220 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 3.2% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43220?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43220 (Upper Arlington, OH) is $1,371. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43220 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43220's median rent of $1,371/mo is $594 (30%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43220 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43220 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #126 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,371/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43220?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $55,000/year (~$26/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,371/mo in ZIP 43220. The local median household income is $74,298/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43220?

Rent in ZIP 43220 has decreased 3.2% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 43220 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43220 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,371/mo, rent takes approximately 22% of the local median household income ($74,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43220 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43220 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 49.3% of ZIP 43220 households are renters, while 50.7% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43220 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43220 compare to the rest of Upper Arlington?

ZIP 43220 is more affordable than Upper Arlington overall. At $1,371/mo, it's $597 below the Upper Arlington citywide median of $1,968/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43220 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43220 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
22%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,371/mo, rent takes ~22% of ZIP 43220's median household income ($74,298/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43220 22%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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