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ZIP 43228

Pop. 59,077·Franklin County·151st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,244/mo
Year-over-Year
+6.0%
Month-over-Month
+4.4%
vs US Median
-$686
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ZIP 43228 · $1,244
More affordable than 89% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,930/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: May 18, 2026

Annual cost
$14,928/yr
At $1,244/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43228 (Lincoln Village, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 27.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
59,077
Median income
$61,713
Median age
32.7
Renters
55.8%
Age distribution
25.5%
28.2%
26.4%
Under 1825.5%
18–3428.2%
35–5426.4%
55–649.1%
65+10.8%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
53.3%
23.9%
15.7%
White53.3%
Black23.9%
Hispanic15.7%
Asian2.8%
Other4.3%
Education (25+)
13.6%
31.9%
27.4%
27.2%
No HS diploma13.6%
HS diploma31.9%
Some college27.4%
Bachelor's+27.2%
Housing tenure
44.2%
55.8%
Owner44.2%
Renter55.8%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43228 in Lincoln Village, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$906 → $1,244
up 37.3%
Income
$54,958 → $61,713
up 12.3%
Population
56,440 → 59,077
up 4.7%
Renter share
52.1% → 55.8%
+3.7 pts
Bachelor's+
26% → 27.2%
+1.2 pts

Rent in ZIP 43228 in Lincoln Village, OH has climbed 37.3% since 2021, going from about $906 per month to roughly $1,244 today. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 43228 in Lincoln Village, OH now reports about $61,713, up from $54,958 in 2021. Rent outpaced income growth by roughly 25.0 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 56,440 to 59,077 between 2021 and 2024, a 4.7% change. About 55.8% of households rent today, against 52.1% in 2021. For context, the 2021 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 43228 in Lincoln Village, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: May 18, 2026

ZIP code 43228 covers Lincoln Village, OH. The median rent here is $1,244/mo as of May 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,130/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,350/mo.

At 24% of local median household income ($61,713/yr), ZIP 43228 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 6.0% over the past year.

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43228?

As of May 18, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43228 (Lincoln Village, OH) is $1,244. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43228 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43228's median rent of $1,244/mo is $686 (36%) below the US national median of $1,930/mo.

How does ZIP 43228 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43228 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #151 out of 220 ZIPs at $1,244/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43228?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $50,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,244/mo in ZIP 43228. The local median household income is $61,713/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43228?

Rent in ZIP 43228 has increased 6.0% over the past year as of May 18, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43228 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43228 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,244/mo, rent takes approximately 24% of the local median household income ($61,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43228 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43228 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 55.8% of ZIP 43228 households are renters, while 44.2% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43228 has a strong rental market.

When was rent data for ZIP 43228 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43228 reflects May 18, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Affordability
24%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,244/mo, rent takes ~24% of ZIP 43228's median household income ($61,713/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43228 24%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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