The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43209 sells for about $429,784, or $235 per square foot.
Prices are down 5.8% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,154 a month.
ZIP 43209 — Columbus
The 43209 housing market is currently experiencing a cooling trend with a year-over-year decline in median sale prices and increased days on market. Despite this, the area remains competitive due to its central location and proximity to major Columbus employment hubs. Market activity is driven by a mix of established residential demand and ongoing interest in urban infill properties.
This ZIP is well-suited for families seeking established neighborhoods, commuters needing central access, and investors targeting proximity to university and urban employment hubs.
Median prices moved down 5.8% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.3% · poverty 8.0% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43209, Franklin County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by a mix of public and private options, with the Bexley City School District being a highly regarded anchor for the eastern portion of the ZIP.
The area benefits from proximity to downtown Columbus and major institutional employers, with ongoing residential infill and renovation activity.
Property taxes are assessed by Franklin County; rates vary by specific taxing district, including municipal, school, and special district levies.
Residents enjoy a central location with efficient access to downtown Columbus via major corridors like Main Street and I-70.
The area features proximity to Jeffrey Park, Alum Creek greenway trails, and the shopping and dining districts of Bexley and Eastmoor.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of single-family homes and multi-family units, with steady demand driven by proximity to Capital University and downtown.
The local economy is anchored by proximity to downtown Columbus, major healthcare systems, and educational institutions like Capital University.
The area is served by COTA bus routes and provides direct arterial access to the Columbus highway network.
Ongoing residential redevelopment and infill projects are common throughout the area, particularly near the Bexley border.
The Franklin County Auditor manages property assessments, with reappraisals occurring on a triennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to various levies including school district, municipal, and county-wide special service districts.
Data sourced from Franklin County CARES and Census-based aggregators.
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.716.9 mi
- Zoombezi Bay4.416.8 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center I Columbus4.313.1 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hilliard4.111.1 mi
- K1 Speed Columbus-Hilliard3.710.8 mi
- Ohio Stadium4.75.6 mi
- Nationwide Arena4.73.9 mi
- Greater Columbus Convention Center4.53.7 mi
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds4.44.2 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.81.2 mi
- Easton Town Center4.56.6 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.43.9 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.81.2 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.72.9 mi
- AMC Easton Town Center 303.96.7 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.43.9 mi
- Otherworld4.65.7 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.72.9 mi
- Ohio Theatre4.83.5 mi
- Ohio Statehouse4.63.5 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.81.2 mi
- Lou Berliner Sports Park4.54.2 mi
- Blacklick Woods Metro Park4.76.7 mi
- Goodale Park4.74.1 mi
- Columbus Park of Roses4.87.8 mi
- Westerville Golf Center - Driving Range4.610.7 mi
- Blacklick Woods Golf Course4.37 mi
- Champions Golf Course4.16.5 mi
- Scioto Country Club4.68.1 mi
- Glow Putt LLC4.65 mi
- Easton Town Center4.56.6 mi
- North Market Downtown4.73.9 mi
- Tensuke Market, llc4.89 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major community park featuring historic architecture and recreational space.
A regional trail system providing extensive walking and cycling access.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.