The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43222 sells for about $165,688, or $135 per square foot.
Prices are down 2.4% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 32 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $797 a month.
ZIP 43222 — Columbus
The 43222 housing market is showing resilience driven by its strategic location near downtown Columbus and ongoing urban redevelopment. While year-over-year prices have softened slightly, demand remains steady due to the area's relative affordability compared to the broader metro. Investors and first-time buyers are the primary drivers of activity in this transitioning neighborhood.
This area is ideal for young professionals and investors seeking proximity to downtown Columbus at a lower price point, though it requires careful consideration of neighborhood-specific safety and school quality.
Median prices moved down 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 32 days on market with 3.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
28% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.6% · poverty 34.3% — 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 8.7%/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 9.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 43222, 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 Franklinton area remain higher than the Columbus city average, with property crime being the primary concern for residents.
Public schools serving the area are part of Columbus City Schools, which generally face significant challenges in academic performance and resource allocation compared to suburban districts.
The area has sections within the Scioto River floodplain, necessitating flood insurance for many properties; wildfire risk is negligible.
The area is experiencing significant urban infill and redevelopment momentum, particularly near the Scioto Peninsula and the growing arts district in Franklinton.
Property taxes are assessed by Franklin County based on the market value of the property, with rates determined by the local school district and municipal levies.
The ZIP offers a very short commute to downtown Columbus, with most residents reaching the city center in under 10 minutes via major surface streets or the I-70/I-670 corridor.
Residents have access to the Scioto Mile, extensive riverfront trails, and the proximity to COSI and the downtown entertainment district.
The rental market is highly active due to the area's proximity to downtown, with significant investor interest in renovating older housing stock for long-term rentals.
The economy is anchored by proximity to downtown Columbus, with major employment sectors including government, healthcare, and the growing tech and creative industries.
The area is well-served by COTA bus lines and provides immediate access to the I-70 and I-670 highway interchange.
Significant urban renewal projects are ongoing in the Franklinton area, focusing on high-density residential and commercial mixed-use developments.
The Franklin County Auditor performs triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to determine property values for tax purposes.
Parcels are subject to Columbus City School District taxes and various municipal levies for city services.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by the area's urban density and proximity to the Scioto River floodplain.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA profiles.
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 Aquarium4.714.3 mi
- Zoombezi Bay4.414.2 mi
- Scene75 Entertainment Center I Columbus4.39.3 mi
- Dave & Buster's Hilliard4.16.7 mi
- K1 Speed Columbus-Hilliard3.76.5 mi
- Ohio Stadium4.73.1 mi
- Nationwide Arena4.71.6 mi
- Greater Columbus Convention Center4.51.9 mi
- Ohio Expo Center & State Fairgrounds4.43.7 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.3 mi
- Easton Town Center4.58.9 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.41.4 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.3 mi
- AMC Dublin Village 184.310.7 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.72.4 mi
- Center of Science and Industry (COSI)4.41.4 mi
- Otherworld4.610.8 mi
- Columbus Museum of Art4.72.4 mi
- Ohio Theatre4.81.8 mi
- Ohio Statehouse4.61.8 mi
- Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens4.84.3 mi
- Lou Berliner Sports Park4.52.3 mi
- Goodale Park4.71.8 mi
- Blacklick Woods Metro Park4.711.9 mi
- Columbus Park of Roses4.85.9 mi
- Alum Creek Marina4.417.7 mi
- Westerville Golf Center - Driving Range4.611.6 mi
- Blacklick Woods Golf Course4.312.3 mi
- Champions Golf Course4.17.9 mi
- Golf Club of Dublin4.211.5 mi
- Scioto Country Club4.63.7 mi
- Easton Town Center4.58.9 mi
- North Market Downtown4.71.8 mi
- Tensuke Market, llc4.86.4 mi
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport4.38.2 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport4.411.1 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major science center and anchor attraction on the riverfront.
Extensive urban park system along the river.
Hub for local galleries, breweries, and creative spaces.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.