The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43213 sells for about $229,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +10.7% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 21 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,151 a month.
ZIP 43213 — Columbus
The 43213 housing market shows steady growth with a 10.7% year-over-year increase in median sale prices, driven by high demand for entry-level housing. While inventory remains tight, the market is balanced by a consistent pace of sales and a relatively short median time on market of 21 days.
This ZIP is well-suited for first-time homebuyers, renters, and commuters seeking proximity to major employment centers and the airport at a more accessible price point than the Columbus suburbs.
Median prices moved up 10.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 21 days on market with 2.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
18% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 7.7% · poverty 18.2% — a mixed stability profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 10.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43213, 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.
Crime rates in the 43213 area are generally higher than the national average, with property and violent crime trends remaining a point of focus for local law enforcement compared to safer suburban counterparts in the Columbus metro.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Columbus City School District, which faces ongoing challenges with academic performance ratings and resource allocation compared to neighboring suburban districts.
The area is primarily an urban environment with standard regional risks for severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds; flood risk is generally low but varies by specific proximity to local drainage basins.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the John Glenn Columbus International Airport and logistics hubs, with ongoing redevelopment efforts aimed at revitalizing older commercial corridors.
Property taxes are assessed by Franklin County based on the market value of the property, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal millage; exemptions are available for owner-occupied primary residences.
Residents benefit from direct access to I-70 and I-270, providing a relatively efficient commute to downtown Columbus and the eastern employment hubs.
The area features several local parks and community centers, with proximity to the larger green spaces and shopping districts located in the nearby Whitehall and Gahanna areas.
The rental market is characterized by high demand for affordable housing, with a significant share of the population living in multi-family units and a steady trajectory for rental rates.
The economy is anchored by logistics, transportation, and retail sectors, benefiting from its strategic location near the airport and major highway interchanges.
The area is served by COTA bus routes and maintains strong connectivity to the regional highway network, facilitating access to the broader Columbus metropolitan area.
Development focus remains on infill housing and the modernization of aging commercial infrastructure along major thoroughfares.
The Franklin County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Columbus City School District taxes and various municipal service districts, including potential assessments for local infrastructure improvements.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and the age of the housing stock, with standard coverage available through major national carriers.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and data.census.gov profiles for ZCTA 43213.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Columbus Zoo and Aquarium4.718.3 mi
- Zoombezi Bay4.418.2 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center I Columbus4.315.4 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hilliard4.113.9 mi
- K1 Speed Columbus-Hilliard3.713.6 mi
- Ohio Stadium4.78.2 mi
- Nationwide Arena4.77.2 mi
- Greater Columbus Convention Center4.57 mi
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds4.46.6 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.5 mi
- Easton Town Center4.55.9 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.47.3 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.5 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.76.3 mi
- AMC Easton Town Center 303.96 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.47.3 mi
- Otherworld4.63.9 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.76.3 mi
- Ohio Theatre4.86.9 mi
- Ohio Statehouse4.66.9 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.5 mi
- Lou Berliner Sports Park4.57.8 mi
- Blacklick Woods Metro Park4.74 mi
- Goodale Park4.77.3 mi
- Inniswood Metro Gardens4.89 mi
- Alum Creek Marina4.417.3 mi
- Fisher's Marina4.719.1 mi
- Westerville Golf Center - Driving Range4.610.3 mi
- Blacklick Woods Golf Course4.34.1 mi
- Champions Golf Course4.16.6 mi
- Glow Putt LLC4.63.6 mi
- Scioto Country Club4.611.1 mi
- Easton Town Center4.55.9 mi
- North Market Downtown4.77.1 mi
- Tensuke Market, llc4.811.1 mi
- Macy's4.36 mi
- Littleton’s Market4.411 mi
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport4.32.1 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport4.411.3 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Provides local green space and recreational trails for residents.
Serves as a primary commercial and retail hub for the surrounding community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.