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ZIP 43224

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 44,319·Franklin County·187th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,147/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.0%
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$818
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ZIP 43224 · $1,147
More affordable than 94% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$920
1 BR
$990
2 BR
$1,190
3 BR
$1,430
4 BR+
$1,600
Research median
$1,190/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
$13,764/yr
At $1,147/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
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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 (+2.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43224 (Columbus, OH) is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 22.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
44,319
Median income
$53,321
Median age
34.6
Renters
47.8%
Age distribution
26.5%
24.3%
26%
12.5%
Under 1826.5%
18–3424.3%
35–5426%
55–6412.5%
65+10.7%
Gender
49.5%
50.5%
Male49.5%
Female50.5%
Race & ethnicity
39.8%
42.6%
White39.8%
Black42.6%
Hispanic10%
Asian2.5%
Other5.1%
Education (25+)
19.3%
32.2%
25.7%
22.8%
No HS diploma19.3%
HS diploma32.2%
Some college25.7%
Bachelor's+22.8%
Housing tenure
52.2%
47.8%
Owner52.2%
Renter47.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43224 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,890 → $53,321
up 24.3%
Population
44,877 → 44,319
down 1.2%
Renter share
49.9% → 47.8%
-2.1 pts
Bachelor's+
19.5% → 22.8%
+3.3 pts
Median age
35.4 → 34.6
-0.8 yrs

Median household income climbed from $42,890 to $53,321 between 2021 and 2024, a 24.3% shift. Census counts show ZIP 43224 in Columbus, OH losing about 558 residents over the five-year window, down 1.2% on net. The renter share has eased from 49.9% to 47.8%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. Bachelor's-degree-or-higher attainment moved from 19.5% to 22.8% across the same window.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43224 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,147/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $990/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,190/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($53,321/yr), ZIP 43224 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43224?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43224 (Columbus, OH) is $1,147. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43224 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43224's median rent of $1,147/mo is $818 (42%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43224 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43224 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #187 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,147/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43224?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $46,000/year (~$22/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,147/mo in ZIP 43224. The local median household income is $53,321/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43224?

Rent in ZIP 43224 has increased 2.0% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43224 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43224 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,147/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($53,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43224 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43224 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.8% of ZIP 43224 households are renters, while 52.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43224 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43224 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43224 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,147/mo, it's $309 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43224 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43224 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,147/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 43224's median household income ($53,321/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43224 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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