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Columbus, OH
City in Franklin County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43002, 43004, 43016, 43017, 43026, 43054 and more.
Population
914,802
Land area
221.5sq mi
People per sq mi
4,129
ZIP codes
43
Columbus and its ZIP codes
Columbus at a glance
- Columbus is about 14 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the most populous city in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $66,082 a year, 7% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $252,900 (18% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,295 a month.
Local data for Columbus, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals10
- Emergency Rooms6
- Nursing Homes29
- Schools269
- Colleges19
- Libraries18
- Banks140
- Post Offices31
- Parks309
- Grocery Stores339
- Restaurants2,953
- Affordable Housing109
- Home Health Agencies236
- Hospice Care9
- Dialysis Centers18
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals4
- Community Health Centers36
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment79
- National Cemeteries1
- Private Schools50
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools7
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities44
- Historic Places126
Housing and community stats
Columbus, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,082
Poverty rate
18.1%
Median home value
$252,900
Median rent
$1,295/mo
Homeownership
44.1%
Bachelor's or higher
38.2%
Median age
33.2
Average commute
21.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (135,279), Irish Americans (88,477), Italian Americans (41,734).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Columbus.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,913
791,805 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.5B
FY 2026, $7,895 per person
PPP loans
$2.1B
25,464 loans, 237,664 jobs reported
How people get to work
Columbus, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone67.7%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit1.9%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home18.3%
Average one-way commute: 21.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Columbus, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
1,047
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,221
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 21°F
44.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone126 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Columbus, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
11.8%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.7%
U.S. 11.1% -1.4 pts
ZIP codes in Columbus
43 in or overlapping Columbus. Population shown
- 43026 Hilliard65,238
- 43081 Westerville65,020
- 43068 Reynoldsburg60,148
- 4322859,077
- 43230 Gahanna58,076
- 4322955,020
- 4323247,364
- 4320747,272
- 43016 Dublin46,362
- 4323544,589
- 43224 Minerva Park44,319
- 43110 Canal Winchester43,544
- 4320442,962
- 43017 Dublin41,613
- 43213 Whitehall36,273
- 4322135,293
- 4320134,322
- 4321932,338
- 43004 Reynoldsburg31,477
- 43119 Lake Darby29,660
- 43220 Upper Arlington28,792
- 43209 Bexley28,193
- 4322328,187
- 43054 New Albany27,594
- 4321426,776
- 43085 Worthington26,601
- 4322725,358
- 4321223,405
- 4323123,009
- 4321122,313
- 4320621,996
- 4320220,854
- 4321517,836
- 4320512,618
- 4321012,164
- 432038,618
- 432407,679
- 432224,819
- 43137 Lockbourne2,415
- 43217 Obetz2,091
- 430021,205
- 43109152
- 43218
Cities near Columbus
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BexleyCity | 2.2 mi | 2.4 |
| Grandview HeightsCity | 3.9 mi | 1.3 |
| WhitehallCity | 4.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Marble CliffVillage | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| GahannaCity | 5.3 mi | 12.4 |
| ValleyviewVillage | 5.7 mi | 0.1 |
| Upper ArlingtonCity | 6.1 mi | 9.8 |
| Minerva ParkVillage | 6.6 mi | 0.6 |
| RiverleaVillage | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| Blacklick EstatesCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 1.9 |
| Huber RidgeCensus-designated place | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| WorthingtonCity | 8.2 mi | 5.5 |
| ObetzCity | 8.4 mi | 5.8 |
| UrbancrestVillage | 8.5 mi | 0.6 |
| BriceVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Lincoln VillageCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Columbus, OH in?
- Columbus is in Franklin County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Columbus, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Columbus include 43002, 43004, 43016, 43017, 43026, 43054, 43068, 43081, 43085, 43109, 43110, 43119 and others.
- What is the population of Columbus, OH?
- About 914,802 people live in Columbus, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Columbus?
- Nearby places include Bexley (2.2 mi), Grandview Heights (3.9 mi), Whitehall (4.5 mi), Marble Cliff (5 mi), Gahanna (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023