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Worthington, OH
City in Franklin County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43085.
Population
14,938
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,729
ZIP codes
1
Worthington and its ZIP codes
Worthington at a glance
- Worthington is about 9.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 121st among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $127,382, 78% above the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $440,500 (about 2.1 times the Ohio figure) and median rent is $1,232 a month.
Local data for Worthington, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Worthington, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$127,382
Poverty rate
3.2%
Median home value
$440,500
Median rent
$1,232/mo
Homeownership
82.6%
Bachelor's or higher
72.6%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
20.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (4,038), Irish Americans (2,475), Italian Americans (991).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Franklin County. PPP loans are for Worthington.
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
$116M
1,153 loans, 12,476 jobs reported
How people get to work
Worthington, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.8%
- Carpooled3.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home22.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Worthington, 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
84° / 21°F
35.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone28 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Worthington, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.2%
U.S. 33.3% -6.1 pts
Diabetes
9.6%
U.S. 12.1% -2.5 pts
Smoking
7.6%
U.S. 12.8% -5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
3.8%
U.S. 11.1% -7.3 pts
ZIP codes in Worthington
1 in or overlapping Worthington. Population shown
Cities near Worthington
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| RiverleaVillage | 1.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Minerva ParkVillage | 4.4 mi | 0.6 |
| Upper ArlingtonCity | 5.3 mi | 9.8 |
| Huber RidgeCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 1 |
| WestervilleCity | 5.6 mi | 12.6 |
| DublinCity | 6.2 mi | 24.7 |
| PowellCity | 6.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Shawnee HillsVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.4 |
| Marble CliffVillage | 7.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Grandview HeightsCity | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| HilliardCity | 8.2 mi | 14.2 |
| ColumbusCity | 8.2 mi | 221.5 |
| GahannaCity | 8.8 mi | 12.4 |
| ValleyviewVillage | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| BexleyCity | 10 mi | 2.4 |
| WhitehallCity | 11 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Worthington, OH in?
- Worthington is in Franklin County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Worthington, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Worthington include 43085.
- What is the population of Worthington, OH?
- About 14,938 people live in Worthington, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Worthington?
- Nearby places include Riverlea (1.1 mi), Minerva Park (4.4 mi), Upper Arlington (5.3 mi), Huber Ridge (5.5 mi), Westerville (5.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023