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Columbus, OH — ZIP 43211

Population: 22,313 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in ZIP 43211 (Columbus, OH) is $138,770 — down 2.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $175,750 after a median 50 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,289/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with cold wave, hail, heat wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$138,770

Typical home value

-2.6%

1-year change

50

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$138,770
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
+5.1%
5-year appreciation
+16.5%
10-year appreciation
+266.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Mar 2025)
$147,338
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$175,750
Median list price
$159,000
Median price per sqft
$152
1-year sale-price change
+3.4%
Median days on market
50 days
Homes sold (recent period)
97
For-sale inventory
141
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
155
1-year forecast
+2.0%
Days to pending
39 days
New listings (monthly)
47

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,289/mo
1-year rent change
+2.2%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,602/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,909/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,172/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
5
Middle schools
1
High schools
2
Charter schools
3
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.0 : 1
School districts serving the area
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School, Road to Success Academy, North Columbus Preparatory Academy
Schools include
Midnimo Cross Cultural Middle School, Road to Success Academy, North Columbus Preparatory Academy, East Linden Elementary School, Hamilton STEM Academy (K-6)

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
cold wave: Very High · hail: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone C
NFIP flood claims on record
8
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant 85 (4.7 mi — proposed for listing)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
43.0°F
Annual precipitation
43.5 in
Annual snowfall
9.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
147
Days with Moderate air quality
213
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
13.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
217
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
168,777
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
125,292

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (48 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
42
Nearest airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
28
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL, MARION GENERAL HOSPITAL, MOUNT CARMEL ST ANN'S
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,563 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1951
Housing built before 1970
79.0%
Housing built 2000 or later
5.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,308
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
72.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
658,496
Average weekly wage
$1,415
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10,494

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 43211State medianUS median
Typical home value$138,770$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$175,750$242,250$325,000
Median days on market50 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,289/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$1,308$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in ZIP 43211?
$138,770.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 43211?
$175,750.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 43211?
Median days on market: 50 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 43211?
Typical rent: $1,289/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 43211?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, hail, heat wave, ice storm, inland flooding.
Is ZIP 43211 in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within ZIP 43211. 8 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is C. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 43211?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 43211?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 43211?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Air Force Plant 85, 4.7 mi.
How many schools serve ZIP 43211?
10 schools (5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is ZIP 43211 walkable?
Walkability index: 13.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 43211?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 43211?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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