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U.S. ZIP Code · OH43231

Franklin County · Columbus, OH

Typical home value

$274,766[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+2.0%
5-year / yr
+6.1%
10-year / yr
+8.7%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-3.3%
vs metro
-9.7%
vs state
+25.6%
ZIP 43231 location in OH
Location of ZIP 43231 in OH

Price history

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

The typical home in 43231 is worth $274,766 — 9.7% below the Columbus, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 2.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,530 a month — a 6.7% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.6%.

#Rent & investment

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

Monthly rent
$1,530[2]
Gross yield
6.7%[2]
Cap rate
4.0%[2]

#Property tax

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

Effective tax rate
1.6%[3]
Typical annual tax
$4,316[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
23,009[3]
Median household income
$73,986[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
4
Middle
0
High
0
  • Hawthorne Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Westerville City

    540 students

  • Minerva France Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Westerville City

    534 students

  • Horizon Science Academy Primary

    Elementary · Grades PK–2 · Horizon Science Academy Primary

    386 students

  • Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades 3–5 · Horizon Science Academy Elementary School

    377 students

  • Oakstone Community School

    Other · Grades K–12 · Oakstone Community School

    211 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 yield6.7%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)4.0%
Annual rent$18,362

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$1,389
Loan principal$219,812
Down payment$54,953
Total interest paid$280,359

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 ratio1.29
Monthly cost to own$1,978
Monthly rent$1,530

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
77th percentile[1]
Rental yield
70th percentile[2]
Property tax
87th percentile[3]

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 43231?
The typical home in 43231 is worth $274,766, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 43231?
Home values in 43231 are up 2.0% over the past year, and up 6.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 43231?
A typical home in 43231 rents for about $1,530 a month, a gross rental yield of 6.7%.
What is the property tax rate in 43231?
The effective property tax rate in 43231 is 1.6% — roughly $4,316 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 43231?
ZIP code 43231 has a population of 23,009 and a median household income of $73,986.

#Comparable ZIPs

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

  • Ashley, OH

    Typical home
    $275,981
    Gross yield
  • Lancaster, OH

    Typical home
    $273,019
    Gross yield
    5.3%
  • Cardington, OH

    Typical home
    $272,748
    Gross yield
  • Columbus, OH

    Typical home
    $277,266
    Gross yield
    5.7%
  • Columbus, OH

    Typical home
    $280,387
    Gross yield
    6.4%
  • West Mansfield, OH

    Typical home
    $267,553
    Gross yield

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