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U.S. ZIP Code · OH43227

Franklin County · Columbus, OH

Typical home value

$198,624[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
-2.5%
5-year / yr
+6.4%
10-year / yr
+11.1%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-30.1%
vs metro
-34.8%
vs state
-9.2%
ZIP 43227 location in OH
Location of ZIP 43227 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 43227 is worth $198,624 — 34.8% below the Columbus, OH median. Over the past year, values have fallen 2.5%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,500 a month — a 9.1% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 0.8%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,500[2]
Gross yield
9.1%[2]
Cap rate
5.4%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
0.8%[3]
Typical annual tax
$1,495[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
25,358[3]
Median household income
$48,159[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
5
Middle
2
High
2
  • Patriot Preparatory Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Patriot Preparatory Academy

    729 students

  • Walnut Ridge High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Columbus City Schools District

    727 students

  • Columbus Online Academy

    Other · Grades K–12 · Columbus City Schools District

    527 students

  • Scottwood Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades PK–5 · Columbus City Schools District

    472 students

  • Sherwood Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Columbus City Schools District

    436 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 yield9.1%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)5.4%
Annual rent$18,001

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$1,004
Loan principal$158,900
Down payment$39,725
Total interest paid$202,668

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 ratio0.86
Monthly cost to own$1,294
Monthly rent$1,500

Owning 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
83rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
92nd percentile[2]
Property tax
7th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 43227?
The typical home in 43227 is worth $198,624, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 43227?
Home values in 43227 are down 2.5% over the past year, and up 6.4% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 43227?
A typical home in 43227 rents for about $1,500 a month, a gross rental yield of 9.1%.
What is the property tax rate in 43227?
The effective property tax rate in 43227 is 0.8% — roughly $1,495 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 43227?
ZIP code 43227 has a population of 25,358 and a median household income of $48,159.

#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
    $201,843
    Gross yield
    7.0%
  • Columbus, OH

    Typical home
    $203,528
    Gross yield
    8.4%
  • Columbus, OH

    Typical home
    $190,282
    Gross yield
    8.1%
  • Thurston, OH

    Typical home
    $190,002
    Gross yield
  • Columbus, OH

    Typical home
    $207,476
    Gross yield
    7.7%
  • Midway, OH

    Typical home
    $184,544
    Gross yield

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