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U.S. ZIP Code · OH43081

Franklin County · Columbus, OH

Typical home value

$359,291[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+1.6%
5-year / yr
+5.7%
10-year / yr
+7.0%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+26.5%
vs metro
+18.0%
vs state
+64.3%
ZIP 43081 location in OH
Location of ZIP 43081 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 43081 is worth $359,291 — 18.0% above the Columbus, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 1.6%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,566 a month — a 5.2% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.7%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,566[2]
Gross yield
5.2%[2]
Cap rate
3.1%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.7%[3]
Typical annual tax
$6,153[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Franklin County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively High[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively High
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Low
Heat wave
Relatively High
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively High
Earthquake
Relatively Moderate
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
65,020[3]
Median household income
$92,422[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Franklin County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
-2,523[5]
Moved in
33,069
Moved out
35,592

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
18
Elementary
12
Middle
2
High
2
  • Westerville-North High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Westerville City

    1,542 students

  • Westerville-South High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Westerville City

    1,485 students

  • Cornerstone Academy Community School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Cornerstone Academy Community School

    1,054 students

  • Walnut Springs Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Westerville City

    618 students

  • Blendon Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Westerville City

    604 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.2%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.1%
Annual rent$18,795

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,817
Loan principal$287,433
Down payment$71,858
Total interest paid$366,605

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.68
Monthly cost to own$2,628
Monthly rent$1,566

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
66th percentile[1]
Rental yield
34th percentile[2]
Property tax
92nd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 43081?
The typical home in 43081 is worth $359,291, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 43081?
Home values in 43081 are up 1.6% over the past year, and up 5.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 43081?
A typical home in 43081 rents for about $1,566 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.2%.
What is the property tax rate in 43081?
The effective property tax rate in 43081 is 1.7% — roughly $6,153 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 43081?
ZIP code 43081 has a population of 65,020 and a median household income of $92,422.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Hebron, OH

    Typical home
    $360,306
    Gross yield
  • Derby CDP, OH

    Typical home
    $357,820
    Gross yield
  • Columbus, OH

    Typical home
    $361,418
    Gross yield
    5.0%
  • South Bloomfield, OH

    Typical home
    $356,568
    Gross yield
  • Columbus, OH

    Typical home
    $351,153
    Gross yield
    6.1%
  • Upper Arlington, OH

    Typical home
    $368,201
    Gross yield
    4.4%

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