🇺🇸 United States ZIP Code

STANDARD

43217

Columbus

ZIP Code 43217 is a standard zip code serving Columbus, Columbus, Ohio (OH), in Franklin County, United States. It has an estimated population of 2,602 with a median household income of $30,556. The area falls within the America/New_York timezone.

Median Household Income vs. National Average

Location

Country: 🇺🇸 United States
State / Province: Ohio (OH)
County: Franklin
City: Columbus
Timezone: America/New_York

Coordinates

Latitude: 39.827700
Longitude: -82.934200

Geographic Details

Land Area: 4.10 mi²
Population Density: 634.0 people per mi² (70th percentile)
Bounding Box: 39.832117°N, 39.800159°S, -82.905630°E, -82.957929°W

With 2,602 residents spread across 4.10 square miles, this area has a population density of 634.0 people per square mile.

Demographics

2,602

Population

45th percentile

$30,556

Median Income

5th percentile

$41,800

Median Home Value

4.10 mi²

Land Area

The median household income in 43217 is $30,556, and the median home value is $41,800. This is below the national average for household income.

Housing

903

Total Units

786

Occupied Units

87.0%

Occupancy Rate

Nearby ZIP Codes

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43206

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43207

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43209

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43210

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45505

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43224

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45216

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