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ZIP 43222

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 4,819·Franklin County·107th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,415/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-4.3%
vs US Median
-$515
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 43222 · $1,415
More affordable than 79% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/mo
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Studio
$840
1 BR
$900
2 BR
$1,080
3 BR
$1,290
4 BR+
$1,460
Research median
$1,080/mo

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$16,980/yr
At $1,415/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43222 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
4,819
Median income
$32,321
Median age
29.3
Renters
66.4%
Age distribution
30.1%
29.5%
19%
12.5%
Under 1830.1%
18–3429.5%
35–5419%
55–648.9%
65+12.5%
Gender
46.4%
53.6%
Male46.4%
Female53.6%
Race & ethnicity
41.7%
30.7%
25.7%
White41.7%
Black30.7%
Hispanic25.7%
Asian1.8%
Education (25+)
25.5%
28.2%
28.7%
17.6%
No HS diploma25.5%
HS diploma28.2%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+17.6%
Housing tenure
33.6%
66.4%
Owner33.6%
Renter66.4%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43222 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$25,100 → $32,321
up 28.8%
Population
4,303 → 4,819
up 12.0%
Renter share
74.4% → 66.4%
-8.0 pts
Bachelor's+
11.2% → 17.6%
+6.4 pts
Median age
43 → 29.3
-13.7 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $25,100 to $32,321 across the same window, up 28.8% versus 2021. The population has grown by 12.0% since 2021, moving from about 4,303 residents to roughly 4,819. Renters now make up 66.4% of households, compared with 74.4% five years ago. College-educated residents now make up 17.6% of adults here, versus 11.2% in 2021.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 43222 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,415/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $900/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,080/mo.

At 53% of local median household income ($32,321/yr), ZIP 43222 ranks as expensive compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43222?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43222 (Columbus, OH) is $1,415. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43222 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43222's median rent of $1,415/mo is $515 (27%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 43222 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43222 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #107 out of 220 ZIPs at $1,415/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43222?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $57,000/year (~$27/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,415/mo in ZIP 43222. The local median household income is $32,321/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43222?

Rent in ZIP 43222 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of May 18, 2026.

Is ZIP 43222 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43222 is considered expensive for renters. At $1,415/mo, rent takes approximately 53% of the local median household income ($32,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43222 significantly exceeds that threshold, making it challenging for many renters.

What percentage of ZIP 43222 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 66.4% of ZIP 43222 households are renters, while 33.6% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43222 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43222 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43222 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,415/mo, it's $41 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43222 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43222 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
53%
EXPENSIVE

At $1,415/mo, rent takes ~53% of ZIP 43222's median household income ($32,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43222 53%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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