The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43215 sells for about $390,300, or $332 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.92% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 85 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,551 a month.
ZIP 43215 — Columbus
The residential housing market in ZIP 43215 is characterized by a somewhat competitive dynamic with significant inventory pressure. As of September 2026, the market reflects a buyer-friendly shift compared to previous periods, evidenced by a rise in active listings and longer time-on-market metrics. While home values have faced minor downward pressure, the area remains a high-demand urban core.
Primarily young professionals and urban commuters attracted by high-density, walkable, and transit-accessible living.
Median prices moved down 2.9% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 85 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a slower-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 14.9% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Built from 43 recorded sales in the last 24 months against HUD 3-bedroom fair market rents. The location premium is the part of the price that rent, income, education, employment, vacancy, price trend, hazard, lending and flood risk don't explain. It usually reflects amenities, schools and scarcity. It's area context and does not change this ZIP's home value estimates.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 43215, Franklin County, OH
The area exhibits urban crime trends consistent with a major metropolitan downtown core; specific regional comparative reports are not determinable here.
The area is served by Columbus City Schools, which maintains a large, diverse student population; performance varies by individual school facility.
FEMA designates the area with a high risk for hazards including cold waves, heat waves, and inland flooding (FEMA Zone AE).
Driven by major employers in education (Ohio State University), healthcare (OhioHealth, Nationwide Children's), and government; significant infrastructure and development momentum continues downtown.
Property taxation is governed by the Franklin County Auditor; rates are based on assessed values with local levies applied per school district and municipal jurisdiction.
Centrally located, facilitating short commutes (approx. 17 minutes) to the primary Columbus employment core via surface streets and major highways.
High walkability with access to major parks, Scioto River greenways, and urban amenities in the Downtown, German Village, and Italian Village districts.
Market depth is significant with high renter concentration; rental growth has moderated recently.
Diversified mix of government (State capital), education, technology, and insurance industries.
Centrally located with access to major highways and surface street networks serving the Columbus metro area.
Continuous development of mixed-use residential and commercial projects downtown.
Franklin County Auditor manages assessments based on market value and local tax levies.
Served by Columbus City School District and municipal/county tax and service districts.
Property insurance premiums in this region are influenced by urban density and inland flood/hazard risk classifications.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 43215 profile.
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 Aquarium4.714.5 mi
- Zoombezi Bay4.414.4 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center I Columbus4.39.9 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hilliard4.17.6 mi
- K1 Speed Columbus-Hilliard3.77.4 mi
- Ohio Stadium4.72.7 mi
- Nationwide Arena4.70.3 mi
- Greater Columbus Convention Center4.50.5 mi
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds4.42.5 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.7 mi
- Easton Town Center4.57.5 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.40.4 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.7 mi
- AMC Dublin Village 184.310.9 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.70.8 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.40.4 mi
- Otherworld4.69.4 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.70.8 mi
- Ohio Theatre4.80.4 mi
- Ohio Statehouse4.60.4 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.82.7 mi
- Lou Berliner Sports Park4.52.3 mi
- Blacklick Woods Metro Park4.710.5 mi
- Goodale Park4.70.7 mi
- Columbus Park of Roses4.85.6 mi
- Alum Creek Marina4.417 mi
- Topgolf Columbus4.313 mi
- Westerville Golf Center - Driving Range4.610.6 mi
- Blacklick Woods Golf Course4.310.8 mi
- Champions Golf Course4.16.7 mi
- Golf Club of Dublin4.212.3 mi
- Easton Town Center4.57.5 mi
- Polaris Fashion Place4.512.5 mi
- North Market Downtown4.70.5 mi
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport4.36.6 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport4.410.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central business and entertainment district.
Historic neighborhood with unique architecture and dining.
Urban park system along the Scioto River.
Home to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.