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Upper Arlington, OH
City in Franklin County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43212, 43220, 43221.
Population
36,293
Land area
9.8sq mi
People per sq mi
3,705
ZIP codes
3
Upper Arlington and its ZIP codes
Upper Arlington at a glance
- Upper Arlington is about 13 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 37th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $155,167, about 2.2 times the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $595,600 (about 2.8 times the Ohio figure) and median rent is $1,588 a month.
Local data for Upper Arlington, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Upper Arlington, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$155,167
Poverty rate
3.3%
Median home value
$595,600
Median rent
$1,588/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
79.8%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
19.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (9,762), Irish Americans (7,163), Italian Americans (2,376).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Upper Arlington.
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
$10.5B
FY 2026, $7,895 per person
PPP loans
$97.8M
1,095 loans, 11,771 jobs reported
How people get to work
Upper Arlington, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone66.9%
- Carpooled2.9%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home27.3%
Average one-way commute: 19.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Upper Arlington, 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 zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Upper Arlington, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.1%
U.S. 33.3% -7.2 pts
Diabetes
8.9%
U.S. 12.1% -3.2 pts
Smoking
7.2%
U.S. 12.8% -5.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Upper Arlington
3 in or overlapping Upper Arlington. Population shown
Cities near Upper Arlington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Marble CliffVillage | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Grandview HeightsCity | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| RiverleaVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.2 |
| ValleyviewVillage | 4.3 mi | 0.1 |
| HilliardCity | 4.5 mi | 14.2 |
| WorthingtonCity | 5.3 mi | 5.5 |
| ColumbusCity | 6.1 mi | 221.5 |
| Lincoln VillageCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 1.8 |
| DublinCity | 6.9 mi | 24.7 |
| Minerva ParkVillage | 7.6 mi | 0.6 |
| BexleyCity | 8.4 mi | 2.4 |
| UrbancrestVillage | 8.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Huber RidgeCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 1 |
| Lake DarbyCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 3.5 |
| GahannaCity | 9.9 mi | 12.4 |
| Shawnee HillsVillage | 9.9 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Upper Arlington, OH in?
- Upper Arlington is in Franklin County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Upper Arlington, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Upper Arlington include 43212, 43220, 43221.
- What is the population of Upper Arlington, OH?
- About 36,293 people live in Upper Arlington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Upper Arlington?
- Nearby places include Marble Cliff (2.8 mi), Grandview Heights (3.5 mi), Riverlea (4.3 mi), Valleyview (4.3 mi), Hilliard (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023