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ZIP 43229

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 55,020·Franklin County·145th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,323/mo
Year-over-Year
-4.3%
Month-over-Month
+0.5%
vs US Median
-$642
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ZIP 43229 · $1,323
More affordable than 85% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,010
1 BR
$1,090
2 BR
$1,300
3 BR
$1,560
4 BR+
$1,750
Research median
$1,300/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
$15,876/yr
At $1,323/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
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Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 4.3% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (-4.3% YoY, +0.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43229 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 25.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
55,020
Median income
$57,561
Median age
33.6
Renters
58.1%
Age distribution
26.5%
26.1%
26%
Under 1826.5%
18–3426.1%
35–5426%
55–6410.5%
65+10.9%
Gender
51%
49%
Male51%
Female49%
Race & ethnicity
32.7%
46.5%
White32.7%
Black46.5%
Hispanic10.7%
Asian5.7%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
15.3%
30.7%
28.7%
25.3%
No HS diploma15.3%
HS diploma30.7%
Some college28.7%
Bachelor's+25.3%
Housing tenure
41.9%
58.1%
Owner41.9%
Renter58.1%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43229 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,601 → $57,561
up 18.4%
Population
55,435 → 55,020
down 0.7%
Renter share
59.9% → 58.1%
-1.8 pts
Bachelor's+
24.3% → 25.3%
+1.0 pts
Median age
33.1 → 33.6
+0.5 yrs

On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 43229 in Columbus, OH now reports about $57,561, up from $48,601 in 2021. The renter share has eased from 59.9% to 58.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder.

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About renting in ZIP 43229

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43229 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,323/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 28% of local median household income ($57,561/yr), ZIP 43229 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 4.3% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43229?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43229 (Columbus, OH) is $1,323. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43229 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43229's median rent of $1,323/mo is $642 (33%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43229 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43229 falls in the middle range for Ohio, ranking #145 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,323/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43229?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $53,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,323/mo in ZIP 43229. The local median household income is $57,561/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43229?

Rent in ZIP 43229 has decreased 4.3% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 43229 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43229 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,323/mo, rent takes approximately 28% of the local median household income ($57,561/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43229 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43229 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 58.1% of ZIP 43229 households are renters, while 41.9% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43229 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43229 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43229 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,323/mo, it's $133 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43229 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43229 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
28%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,323/mo, rent takes ~28% of ZIP 43229's median household income ($57,561/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43229 28%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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