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Obetz, OH
City in Franklin County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43207.
Population
7,330
Land area
5.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,258
ZIP codes
1
Obetz and its ZIP codes
Obetz at a glance
- Obetz is about 4.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 233rd among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $87,304, 22% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $220,900 and median rent is $1,379 a month.
Local data for Obetz, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Obetz, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$87,304
Poverty rate
17.4%
Median home value
$220,900
Median rent
$1,379/mo
Homeownership
76.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.4%
Median age
31.8
Average commute
19.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,046), Irish Americans (960), Italian Americans (294).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Obetz.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,913
791,805 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,705
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$10.45B
FY 2026, $7,895 per person
How people get to work
Obetz, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.8%
- Carpooled8.1%
- Public transit1.2%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Obetz, 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
86° / 19°F
43.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Obetz, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.1%
U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts
ZIP codes in Obetz
1 in or overlapping Obetz. Population shown
Cities near Obetz
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GroveportCity | 1.3 mi | 8.7 |
| Blacklick EstatesCensus-designated place | 4.3 mi | 1.9 |
| LockbourneVillage | 5.1 mi | 0.8 |
| BriceVillage | 6.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Canal WinchesterCity | 6.4 mi | 8.1 |
| LithopolisVillage | 6.4 mi | 2.3 |
| BexleyCity | 6.9 mi | 2.4 |
| Commercial PointVillage | 7.4 mi | 4.2 |
| WhitehallCity | 7.5 mi | 5.3 |
| Grove CityCity | 8.3 mi | 18.8 |
| ColumbusCity | 8.4 mi | 221.5 |
| UrbancrestVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.6 |
| PickeringtonCity | 9.2 mi | 10.2 |
| ReynoldsburgCity | 9.6 mi | 11.3 |
| AshvilleVillage | 9.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Grandview HeightsCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Obetz, OH in?
- Obetz is in Franklin County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Obetz, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Obetz include 43207.
- What is the population of Obetz, OH?
- About 7,330 people live in Obetz, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Obetz?
- Nearby places include Groveport (1.3 mi), Blacklick Estates (4.3 mi), Lockbourne (5.1 mi), Brice (6.3 mi), Canal Winchester (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023