43210 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43210, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43210 is a zip code in Franklin County, Ohio, which covers Columbus, with a total population of 12,962 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 43210 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43210.

The estimated population of people living in 43210 is 12,962, with a median age of 19.4.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43210 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
12,962
+3.65%
+6.39%
2020
12,506
+0.29%
-
2019
12,470
 -0.48% -
2018
12,530
+2.85%
-
2017
12,183
 - -

Population of 43210 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43210 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
74.2%
75.6%
 -1.85%
Black/African American
5.5%
5.9%
 -6.78%
Native
0%
0.4%
 -100.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
2.9%
 0.00%
Asian
15%
13.3%
 +12.78%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.8%
 0.00%
Other
0.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43210 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 43210 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43210 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43210 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 19.4 0% 19.5 0% 19.2 -0.52%
2020 19.4 0% 19.5 0% 19.3 0%
2019 19.4 0% 19.5 0% 19.3 -0.52%
2018 19.4 0% 19.5 0% 19.4 +0.52%
2017 19.4 - 19.5 - 19.3 -

The median age of the 43210 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 43210 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 70 -130.04% 86 12.15% 10 78
10 to 19 4,292 +5.35% 4,478 +17.59% 4,524 5,312
20 to 29 1,558 0.28% 1,330 -9.29% 1,542 1,187
30 to 39 154 -52.53% 146 -24.82% 85 107
40 to 49 48 +63.2% 0 +39.33% 69 32
50 to 59 5 40% 16 -84.58%

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43210 zip code is $15,833.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 43210.

The median income by age is not available for 43210.

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43210 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 43210, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 43210 is currently $25,057.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.00% of households in 43210 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 43210 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    68.24%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.81%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    0.00%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    0.00%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.05%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.00%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43210 is $4,001.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43210 by the total population of 43210.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43210 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43210 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    47.34%
  • Bachelor's degree
    32.25%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    5.62%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    14.79%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43210 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43210 zip over the age of 16 is 12,773.

Of those people, a total of 38.20% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 43210 is 32.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 43210 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 9,735 32.20% 19.80%
20 to 24 years 2,667 58.00% 10.70%
25 to 29 years 62 95.20% 10.20%
30 to 34 years 115 63.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 138 28.30% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 40 47.50% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 16 0.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 0 0.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 0 0.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 43210. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,829 37.00% 15.70%
Black or African American 705 50.40% 21.10%
American Indian and Alaska Native 17 100.00% 100.00%
Asian 1,785 39.00% 15.80%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 116 39.70% 41.30%
Two or more races 321 37.10% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 381 46.50% 16.90%
Not Hispanic or Latino 9,616 36.90% 16.10%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43210 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 43210 is 4,082, with median earnings of $4,235.00.

Women in 43210 are earning approximately 66.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 4,082 $4,235.00
Male 1,706 $5,550.00
Female 2,376 $3,685.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43210 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 298 $8,796.00
Business and Financial 37 $6,319.00
Computer and Mathematical 60 $10,833.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 297 $10,776.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 277 $5,938.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 66 $3,158.00
Healthcare Practitioners 63 $4,250.00
Healthcare Support 35 $3,304.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 76 $6,610.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 977 $3,191.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 81 $3,582.00
Personal Care and Service 394 $3,616.00
Sales 333 $3,184.00
Office and Administrative Support 629 $3,298.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 30 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 46 $4,054.00
Production 142 $5,305.00
Transportation and Material Moving 52 $5,530.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43210 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 43210.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 40 $11,250.00 258 $7,500.00
Business and Financial 18 $0.00 19 $17,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 30 $13,333.00 30 $8,824.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 256 $11,038.00 41 $2,946.00
Community and Social Service 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 131 $9,028.00 146 $3,713.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 54 $2,499.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 63 $4,250.00
Healthcare Support 14 $0.00 21 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $0.00 59 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 387 $2,499.00 590 $3,498.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 48 $3,152.00 33 $3,922.00
Personal Care and Service 200 $4,663.00 194 $2,499.00
Sales 65 $8,011.00 268 $2,615.00
Office and Administrative Support 151 $3,713.00 478 $3,214.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 11 $0.00 19 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 46 $4,054.00 0 $0.00
Production 108 $5,061.00 34 $13,214.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $3,173.00 33 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 148 households in 43210, with an average household size of 3.03 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 101 families living in the 43210 zip code with an average family size of 3.98 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 43210:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 101 0 0 47
Average Household Size 3.98 0 0 0
Total Families 101 0 0 0
Average Household Size 3.98 0 0 0

Poverty

Of the 101 families living in 43210, 49.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43210:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 354 housing units in 43210.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 148 41.81%
Vacant 206 58.19%

40.11% of the total 354 housing units in 43210 are rental units. This is approximately 142 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 0 are occupied by the owner - or 0.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43210 is $757.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43210 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    6
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    142
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 43210 is $0.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43210 that fall into a particular value range.

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43210. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43210 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    47
  • 1940 to 1949
    12
  • 1950 to 1959
    174
  • 1960 to 1969
    116
  • 1970 to 1979
    5
  • 1980 to 1989
    0
  • 1990 to 1999
    0
  • 2000 to 2009
    0
  • 2010 to 2013
    0
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 43210 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    61
  • 1 vehicle available
    87
  • 2 vehicles available
    0
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    0

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43210 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43210 that commute to work in a particular way.

12.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43210.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    379
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    666
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    854
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    511
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    154
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    83
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    101
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    13
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    20
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    35
  • 90 or more minutes
    17

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 43210 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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