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ZIP 43302

Part of Marion, OH
Pop. 53,702·Marion County·171st most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,210/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-1.6%
vs US Median
-$755
Falling (Monthly)
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ZIP 43302 · $1,210
More affordable than 91% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$990
1 BR
$1,000
2 BR
$1,290
3 BR
$1,550
4 BR+
$1,710
Research median
$1,290/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
$14,520/yr
At $1,210/mo median
Location
CityMarion
StateOH
CountyMarion County
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Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -1.6% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43302 (Marion, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 13.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
53,702
Median income
$55,057
Median age
40
Renters
36.6%
Age distribution
21%
22.1%
25.3%
13.5%
18.1%
Under 1821%
18–3422.1%
35–5425.3%
55–6413.5%
65+18.1%
Gender
53.5%
46.5%
Male53.5%
Female46.5%
Race & ethnicity
84.9%
White84.9%
Black5.9%
Hispanic3.6%
Asian0.7%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
43%
31.4%
13.9%
No HS diploma11.6%
HS diploma43%
Some college31.4%
Bachelor's+13.9%
Housing tenure
63.4%
36.6%
Owner63.4%
Renter36.6%

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

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43302 in Marion, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$48,359 → $55,057
up 13.9%
Population
55,090 → 53,702
down 2.5%
Renter share
35.5% → 36.6%
+1.1 pts
Bachelor's+
13.2% → 13.9%
+0.7 pts

Household income in the area moved from $48,359 to $55,057 across the same window, up 13.9% versus 2021. The population has contracted by 2.5% since 2021, moving from about 55,090 residents to roughly 53,702.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43302 covers Marion, OH. The median rent here is $1,210/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $1,000/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,290/mo.

At 26% of local median household income ($55,057/yr), ZIP 43302 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43302?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43302 (Marion, OH) is $1,210. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43302 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43302's median rent of $1,210/mo is $755 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43302 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43302 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #171 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,210/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43302?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $48,000/year (~$23/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,210/mo in ZIP 43302. The local median household income is $55,057/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43302?

Rent in ZIP 43302 has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 20, 2026.

Is ZIP 43302 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43302 is considered affordable for renters. At $1,210/mo, rent takes approximately 26% of the local median household income ($55,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43302 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43302 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 36.6% of ZIP 43302 households are renters, while 63.4% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43302 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43302 compare to the rest of Marion?

ZIP 43302 is pricier than Marion as a whole. At $1,210/mo, it's $5 above the Marion citywide median of $1,205/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43302 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43302 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
26%
AFFORDABLE

At $1,210/mo, rent takes ~26% of ZIP 43302's median household income ($55,057/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43302 26%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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