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ZIP 43227

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 25,358·Franklin County·105th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,449/mo
Year-over-Year
-1.3%
Month-over-Month
-0.6%
vs US Median
-$516
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 43227 · $1,449
More affordable than 77% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,050
1 BR
$1,130
2 BR
$1,350
3 BR
$1,620
4 BR+
$1,820
Research median
$1,350/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
$17,388/yr
At $1,449/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 1.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-1.3% YoY, -0.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43227 (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, 16% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
25,358
Median income
$48,159
Median age
36.8
Renters
47.8%
Age distribution
27.4%
20.5%
23.4%
12.1%
16.6%
Under 1827.4%
18–3420.5%
35–5423.4%
55–6412.1%
65+16.6%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
22%
61.5%
White22%
Black61.5%
Hispanic10.6%
Asian0.9%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
13.6%
39.9%
30.6%
16%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma39.9%
Some college30.6%
Bachelor's+16%
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 43227 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$39,507 → $48,159
up 21.9%
Population
24,779 → 25,358
up 2.3%
Renter share
51.8% → 47.8%
-4.0 pts
Bachelor's+
15.4% → 16%
+0.6 pts
Median age
36.1 → 36.8
+0.7 yrs

Median household income rose from $39,507 to $48,159 between 2021 and 2024, a 21.9% shift. The population has grown by 2.3% since 2021, moving from about 24,779 residents to roughly 25,358. Renters now make up 47.8% of households, compared with 51.8% five years ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43227 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,449/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 36% of local median household income ($48,159/yr), ZIP 43227 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 1.3% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43227?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43227 (Columbus, OH) is $1,449. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43227 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43227's median rent of $1,449/mo is $516 (26%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43227 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43227 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #105 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,449/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43227?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $58,000/year (~$28/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,449/mo in ZIP 43227. The local median household income is $48,159/yr, meaning the typical household falls short of that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43227?

Rent in ZIP 43227 has decreased 1.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 43227 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43227 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,449/mo, rent takes approximately 36% of the local median household income ($48,159/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43227 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 43227 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 47.8% of ZIP 43227 households are renters, while 52.2% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43227 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43227 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43227 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,449/mo, it's $7 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43227 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43227 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
36%
MODERATE

At $1,449/mo, rent takes ~36% of ZIP 43227's median household income ($48,159/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43227 36%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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