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ZIP 43230

Part of Gahanna, OH
Pop. 58,076·Franklin County·69th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,599/mo
Year-over-Year
+10.9%
Month-over-Month
+2.5%
vs US Median
-$366
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ZIP 43230 · $1,599
More affordable than 67% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$1,320
1 BR
$1,420
2 BR
$1,700
3 BR
$2,040
4 BR+
$2,290
Research median
$1,700/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
$19,188/yr
At $1,599/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 10.9% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+10.9% YoY, +2.5% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43230 (Gahanna, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income above the national average, 49% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
58,076
Median income
$91,424
Median age
37.2
Renters
40.2%
Age distribution
23.7%
22.3%
26.7%
12.9%
14.3%
Under 1823.7%
18–3422.3%
35–5426.7%
55–6412.9%
65+14.3%
Gender
48.7%
51.3%
Male48.7%
Female51.3%
Race & ethnicity
64.3%
19.3%
White64.3%
Black19.3%
Hispanic4.6%
Asian5.9%
Other5.9%
Education (25+)
21.4%
25%
49%
No HS diploma4.6%
HS diploma21.4%
Some college25%
Bachelor's+49%
Housing tenure
59.8%
40.2%
Owner59.8%
Renter40.2%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43230 in Gahanna, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent
$1,157 → $1,599
up 38.2%
Income
$81,601 → $91,424
up 12.0%
Population
58,956 → 58,076
down 1.5%
Renter share
40.8% → 40.2%
-0.6 pts
Bachelor's+
47.7% → 49%
+1.3 pts
Median age
36.6 → 37.2
+0.6 yrs

Across the past five years, the going rent in ZIP 43230 in Gahanna, OH has shifted from $1,157 to $1,599, up 38.2% since 2021. Household income in the area moved from $81,601 to $91,424 across the same window, up 12.0% versus 2021. Because rent grew faster than wages over the same span, the affordability picture has tightened relative to 2021. Census counts show ZIP 43230 in Gahanna, OH losing about 880 residents over the five-year window, down 1.5% on net. Reading these numbers side by side helps frame whether current listings in ZIP 43230 in Gahanna, OH look reasonable against where the market sat half a decade ago.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43230 covers Gahanna, OH. The median rent here is $1,599/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 21% of local median household income ($91,424/yr), ZIP 43230 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 10.9% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43230?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43230 (Gahanna, OH) is $1,599. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43230 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43230's median rent of $1,599/mo is $366 (19%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43230 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43230 is one of the pricier ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #69 out of 232 ZIPs tracked at $1,599/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43230?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $64,000/year (~$31/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,599/mo in ZIP 43230. The local median household income is $91,424/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43230?

Rent in ZIP 43230 has increased 10.9% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43230 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43230 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,599/mo, rent takes approximately 21% of the local median household income ($91,424/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43230 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43230 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 40.2% of ZIP 43230 households are renters, while 59.8% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43230 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43230 compare to the rest of Gahanna?

ZIP 43230 is more affordable than Gahanna overall. At $1,599/mo, it's $22 below the Gahanna citywide median of $1,621/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43230 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43230 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
21%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,599/mo, rent takes ~21% of ZIP 43230's median household income ($91,424/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43230 21%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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