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ZIP 43232

Part of Columbus, OH
Pop. 47,364·Franklin County·158th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,266/mo
Year-over-Year
-14.5%
Month-over-Month
+2.0%
vs US Median
-$699
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ZIP 43232 · $1,266
More affordable than 88% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$970
1 BR
$1,040
2 BR
$1,250
3 BR
$1,500
4 BR+
$1,680
Research median
$1,250/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
$15,192/yr
At $1,266/mo median
Location
StateOH
CountyFranklin County
Rent Market Meter
Strong Renter's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are down 14.5% year-over-year. Push hard on price, concessions, and lease terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (-14.5% YoY, +2.0% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43232 (Columbus, OH) is majority renter-occupied, has a large share of families with children, has a median income below the national average, 19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
47,364
Median income
$51,417
Median age
33.2
Renters
60.6%
Age distribution
27.5%
24.8%
24.8%
12.6%
Under 1827.5%
18–3424.8%
35–5424.8%
55–6410.3%
65+12.6%
Gender
48.8%
51.2%
Male48.8%
Female51.2%
Race & ethnicity
27.8%
57.8%
White27.8%
Black57.8%
Hispanic8.6%
Asian1.5%
Other4.4%
Education (25+)
12.9%
37.8%
29.9%
19.4%
No HS diploma12.9%
HS diploma37.8%
Some college29.9%
Bachelor's+19.4%
Housing tenure
39.4%
60.6%
Owner39.4%
Renter60.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43232 in Columbus, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$44,410 → $51,417
up 15.8%
Population
47,471 → 47,364
down 0.2%
Renter share
60.3% → 60.6%
+0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
16.5% → 19.4%
+2.9 pts
Median age
34 → 33.2
-0.8 yrs

Local incomes tracked alongside that move, going from a median of $44,410 in 2021 to $51,417 more recently. College-educated residents now make up 19.4% of adults here, versus 16.5% in 2021.

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About renting in ZIP 43232

Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43232 covers Columbus, OH. The median rent here is $1,266/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,040/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,250/mo.

At 30% of local median household income ($51,417/yr), ZIP 43232 ranks as moderate compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have decreased 14.5% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43232?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43232 (Columbus, OH) is $1,266. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43232 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43232's median rent of $1,266/mo is $699 (36%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43232 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43232 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #158 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,266/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43232?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $51,000/year (~$25/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,266/mo in ZIP 43232. The local median household income is $51,417/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43232?

Rent in ZIP 43232 has decreased 14.5% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, offering some relief compared to 12 months ago.

Is ZIP 43232 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43232 is considered moderate for renters. At $1,266/mo, rent takes approximately 30% of the local median household income ($51,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43232 slightly exceeds that threshold, so budgeting carefully matters here.

What percentage of ZIP 43232 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 60.6% of ZIP 43232 households are renters, while 39.4% are owner-occupied. With a majority renter population, ZIP 43232 has a strong rental market.

How does ZIP 43232 compare to the rest of Columbus?

ZIP 43232 is more affordable than Columbus overall. At $1,266/mo, it's $190 below the Columbus citywide median of $1,456/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43232 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43232 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
30%
MODERATE

At $1,266/mo, rent takes ~30% of ZIP 43232's median household income ($51,417/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43232 30%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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