ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 43229

Part of Columbus, OH

Pop. 55,020·Franklin County·159th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,233/mo

Year-over-Year

+5.3%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$699

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 43229 · $1,233

More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 43229 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 43229 changed +5.3% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 10 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($57,561) is $1,439 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 2-bedroom ($1,300); a 3-bedroom is $1,560.

Rank in Columbus

2nd cheapest of 21 ZIP codes in Columbus.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 43229. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,796/yr

At $1,233/mo median

Location

CityColumbus

StateOH

CountyFranklin County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (5.3% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+5.3% YoY, +0.3% 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

2022 vs 2026

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

Rent

$990 → $1,233

up 24.5%

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

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 43229 in Columbus, OH has shifted from $990 to $1,233, up 24.5% since 2022. On the earnings side, the typical household in ZIP 43229 in Columbus, OH now reports about $57,561, up from $48,601 in 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. The renter share has eased from 59.9% to 58.1%, with owner-occupied housing accounting for the remainder. For context, the 2022 to 2026 window covers an unusually volatile run for US rents nationally, and ZIP 43229 in Columbus, OH reflects that arc in its own way.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 43229 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,233/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,090/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,300/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($57,561/yr), ZIP 43229 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 5.3% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $49,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,233/mo in ZIP 43229. The local median household income is $57,561/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43229?

Rent in ZIP 43229 has risen 5.3% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in March 2022.

How does ZIP 43229 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43229 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #159 of 229 at $1,233/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 43229 changed +5.3%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.