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U.S. ZIP Code · OH43209

Franklin County · Columbus, OH

Typical home value

$407,409[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+4.4%
10-year / yr
+6.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
+43.4%
vs metro
+33.8%
vs state
+86.3%
ZIP 43209 location in OH
Location of ZIP 43209 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 43209 is worth $407,409 — 33.8% above the Columbus, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,269 a month — a 3.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.5%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,269[2]
Gross yield
3.7%[2]
Cap rate
2.2%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.5%[3]
Typical annual tax
$5,932[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
28,193[3]
Median household income
$89,713[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
11
Elementary
7
Middle
2
High
2
  • Bexley High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Bexley City

    768 students

  • Berwick Alternative K-8 School

    Elementary · Grades PK–8 · Columbus City Schools District

    667 students

  • Bexley Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Bexley City

    592 students

  • Cassingham Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Bexley City

    501 students

  • Columbus Africentric Early College ES

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Columbus City Schools District

    388 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 yield3.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)2.2%
Annual rent$15,232

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$2,060
Loan principal$325,927
Down payment$81,482
Total interest paid$415,702

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 ratio2.28
Monthly cost to own$2,895
Monthly rent$1,269

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
24th percentile[1]
Rental yield
9th percentile[2]
Property tax
82nd percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 43209?
The typical home in 43209 is worth $407,409, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 43209?
Home values in 43209 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 4.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 43209?
A typical home in 43209 rents for about $1,269 a month, a gross rental yield of 3.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 43209?
The effective property tax rate in 43209 is 1.5% — roughly $5,932 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 43209?
ZIP code 43209 has a population of 28,193 and a median household income of $89,713.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Columbus, OH

    Typical home
    $409,512
    Gross yield
    4.9%
  • Worthington, OH

    Typical home
    $410,215
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Delaware, OH

    Typical home
    $412,686
    Gross yield
    4.6%
  • Radnor CDP, OH

    Typical home
    $416,067
    Gross yield
  • Lithopolis, OH

    Typical home
    $398,358
    Gross yield
  • Baltimore, OH

    Typical home
    $397,540
    Gross yield

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