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U.S. ZIP Code · OH43203

Franklin County · Columbus, OH

Typical home value

$235,188[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-5.4%
5-year / yr
+1.7%
10-year / yr
+12.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-17.2%
vs metro
-22.7%
vs state
+7.5%
ZIP 43203 location in OH
Location of ZIP 43203 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 43203 is worth $235,188 — 22.7% below the Columbus, OH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 5.4%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,293 a month — a 6.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,293[2]
Gross yield
6.6%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,500[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
8,618[3]
Median household income
$47,572[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
5
Elementary
2
Middle
2
High
1
  • The Academy for Urban Scholars

    High · Grades 9–12 · The Academy for Urban Scholars

    375 students

  • Champion Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Columbus City Schools District

    312 students

  • Trevitt Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Columbus City Schools District

    202 students

  • Valor Academy Inc.

    Middle · Grades 4–8 · Valor Academy Inc.

    99 students

  • Beatty Park Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Columbus City Schools District

    62 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 yield6.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$15,522

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$1,189
Loan principal$188,151
Down payment$47,038
Total interest paid$239,976

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 ratio1.17
Monthly cost to own$1,511
Monthly rent$1,293

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
10th percentile[1]
Rental yield
66th percentile[2]
Property tax
3rd percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 43203?
The typical home in 43203 is worth $235,188, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 43203?
Home values in 43203 are down 5.4% over the past year, and up 1.7% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 43203?
A typical home in 43203 rents for about $1,293 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 43203?
The effective property tax rate in 43203 is 0.6% — roughly $1,500 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 43203?
ZIP code 43203 has a population of 8,618 and a median household income of $47,572.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Williamsport, OH

    Typical home
    $243,146
    Gross yield
  • Columbus, OH

    Typical home
    $224,776
    Gross yield
    6.6%
  • Newark, OH

    Typical home
    $248,093
    Gross yield
    5.6%
  • Edison, OH

    Typical home
    $222,028
    Gross yield
  • Columbus, OH

    Typical home
    $220,870
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Kirkersville, OH

    Typical home
    $250,308
    Gross yield

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