ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 43230

Part of Gahanna, OH

Pop. 58,076·Franklin County·78th most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,523/mo

Year-over-Year

+3.1%

Month-over-Month

+0.2%

vs US Median

-$409

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 43230 · $1,523

More affordable than 71% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

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).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

December. Asking rents in ZIP 43230 usually run 2.5% below trend in December and 2% above it in July, about $69 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 43230 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 43230 changed +3.1% 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 5 months in a row, and rose in 10 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($91,424) is $2,286 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 3-bedroom ($2,040); a 4-bedroom is $2,290.

Cheaper nearby

ZIP 43219, 3 miles away, rents for 12% less ($1,335/mo), about $2,300 a year in savings.

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 43230. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$18,276/yr

At $1,523/mo median

Location

CityGahanna

StateOH

CountyFranklin County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (3.1% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+3.1% YoY, +0.2% 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 → $1,523

up 31.6%

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 $1,523, up 31.6% 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: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 43230 covers Gahanna, OH. The median rent here is $1,523/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,420/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,700/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($91,424/yr), ZIP 43230 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 3.1% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

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 $61,000/year (about $29/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,523/mo in ZIP 43230. The local median household income is $91,424/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43230?

Rent in ZIP 43230 has risen 3.1% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in December 2020.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 43230?

Asking rents in ZIP 43230 are usually lowest in December, about 2.5% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 2% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $69 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 43230 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43230 is in the middle among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #78 of 229 at $1,523/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 43230 changed +3.1%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.