43213 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43213, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43213 is a zip code in Franklin County, Ohio, which covers Columbus, Mifflin, Truro, and Whitehall, with a total population of 35,954 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 43213 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43213.

The estimated population of people living in 43213 is 35,954, with a median age of 35.8.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43213 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
35,954
+9.59%
+7.85%
2020
32,807
 -0.97% -
2019
33,130
 -1.25% -
2018
33,551
+0.64%
-
2017
33,337
 - -

Population of 43213 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43213 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
37.8%
40.3%
 -6.20%
Black/African American
45.5%
41.3%
 +10.17%
Native
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
9.4%
12.1%
 -22.31%
Asian
1.9%
1.1%
 +72.73%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
5%
5%
 0.00%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43213 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 43213 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43213 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43213 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.8 -0.28% 34.3 -1.44% 38.3 +0.52%
2020 35.9 +4.97% 34.8 +5.78% 38.1 +7.93%
2019 34.2 +0.88% 32.9 +2.17% 35.3 +0.57%
2018 33.9 -1.45% 32.2 -2.13% 35.1 -0.85%
2017 34.4 - 32.9 - 35.4 -

The median age of the 43213 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 43213 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 2,706 +1.98% 2,328 +1.86% 2,713 2,339
10 to 19 2,074 +25.42% 1,859 +3.33% 2,594 1,891
20 to 29 2,236 +2.76% 3,264 -22.44% 2,296 2,588
30 to 39 2,578 +16.48% 2,285 +22.38% 2,988 2,812
40 to 49 1,600 +11.39% 1,896 +18.7% 1,775 2,275
50 to 59 1,801 +28.16% 1,898 +17.54% 2,335 2,225
60 to 69 1,602 +24.7% 1,796 +12.92% 2,033 2,019
70+ 1,229 0.22% 2,185 -13.55% 1,196 1,875

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43213 zip code is $48,195.00.

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 43213.

  • Under 25
    $35,385.00
  • 25 to 44
    $45,522.00
  • 45 to 64
    $55,202.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,182.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43213 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 43213, 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 43213 is currently $66,376.00.

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.

3.97% of households in 43213 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 43213 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    23.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    28.28%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.62%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.35%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.06%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.56%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43213 is $29,172.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43213 by the total population of 43213.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43213 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43213 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
    11.25%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.71%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    50.84%
  • Less than high school diploma
    3.99%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43213 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43213 zip over the age of 16 is 28,063.

Of those people, a total of 68.30% 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 43213 is 62.50%.

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 43213 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,646 53.60% 22.30%
20 to 24 years 1,763 84.20% 9.80%
25 to 29 years 3,121 85.60% 11.50%
30 to 34 years 2,989 89.50% 10.70%
35 to 44 years 4,801 84.40% 9.00%
45 to 54 years 4,311 77.50% 5.50%
55 to 59 years 2,309 71.50% 3.30%
60 to 64 years 2,171 65.40% 1.90%
65 to 74 years 2,833 29.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 2,119 7.50% 34.20%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 43213. 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 12,359 60.60% 7.20%
Black or African American 12,485 74.60% 10.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 98 57.10% 0.00%
Asian 606 71.80% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 6 100.00% 0.00%
Other 1,335 79.10% 2.90%
Two or more races 1,174 70.10% 10.70%
Hispanic or Latino 2,161 81.80% 2.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 11,770 59.10% 7.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43213 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 43213 is 17,533, with median earnings of $34,271.00.

Women in 43213 are earning approximately 91.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 17,533 $34,271.00
Male 9,502 $35,332.00
Female 8,031 $32,192.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43213 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 1,723 $54,477.00
Business and Financial 600 $51,932.00
Computer and Mathematical 520 $80,532.00
Architecture and Engineering 322 $66,395.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 42 $41,500.00
Community and Social Service 214 $41,515.00
Legal 57 $54,236.00
Educational and Library 489 $33,185.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 149 $36,845.00
Healthcare Practitioners 620 $55,506.00
Healthcare Support 885 $24,013.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 158 $42,000.00
Law Enforcement 234 $36,217.00
Food Preparation and Serving 915 $22,181.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 950 $22,252.00
Personal Care and Service 529 $17,232.00
Sales 1,451 $27,292.00
Office and Administrative Support 2,766 $36,745.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 452 $21,442.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 737 $36,223.00
Production 1,375 $33,346.00
Transportation and Material Moving 898 $32,981.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43213 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 43213.

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 1,007 $44,960.00 716 $82,500.00
Business and Financial 241 $75,150.00 359 $46,031.00
Computer and Mathematical 397 $81,157.00 123 $37,344.00
Architecture and Engineering 293 $67,238.00 29 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 24 $31,000.00 18 $0.00
Community and Social Service 80 $35,114.00 134 $75,267.00
Legal 18 $0.00 39 $155,380.00
Educational and Library 150 $36,500.00 339 $26,518.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 116 $38,519.00 33 $6,458.00
Healthcare Practitioners 250 $49,128.00 370 $56,329.00
Healthcare Support 93 $25,089.00 792 $23,991.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 99 $40,089.00 59 $48,059.00
Law Enforcement 165 $37,275.00 69 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 354 $24,554.00 561 $20,897.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 522 $25,081.00 428 $16,250.00
Personal Care and Service 209 $16,935.00 320 $18,194.00
Sales 722 $34,861.00 729 $21,117.00
Office and Administrative Support 964 $36,211.00 1,802 $38,237.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 436 $20,673.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 712 $35,543.00 25 $0.00
Production 968 $41,118.00 407 $26,683.00
Transportation and Material Moving 752 $32,188.00 146 $33,512.00

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 15,582 households in 43213, with an average household size of 2.3 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 8,638 families living in the 43213 zip code with an average family size of 3.07 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 43213:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 4,498 1,123 3,017 6,944
Average Household Size 3 3.32 3.49 1.17
Total Families 4,498 1,123 3,017 0
Average Household Size 2.98 2.85 3.28 0

Poverty

Of the 8,638 families living in 43213, 16.10% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43213:

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 16,768 housing units in 43213.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 15,582 92.93%
Vacant 1,186 7.07%

54.51% of the total 16,768 housing units in 43213 are rental units. This is approximately 9,141 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,288 are occupied by the owner - or 37.50% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43213 is $930.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43213 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
    153
  • Less than $500
    460
  • $500 to $999
    5,129
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    3,026
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    442
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    84

Property Value

The median value of a property in 43213 is $148,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43213 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    264
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,551
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,376
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    960
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,660
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    399
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    72
  • $1,000,000 or more
    6

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43213. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43213 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    899
  • 1940 to 1949
    947
  • 1950 to 1959
    3,665
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,878
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,228
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,570
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,199
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,455
  • 2010 to 2013
    927
  • 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 43213 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,967
  • 1 vehicle available
    6,704
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,801
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    2,110

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43213 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43213 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43213.

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
    458
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,215
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,236
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,439
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    3,633
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,381
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    2,537
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    289
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    171
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    375
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    605
  • 90 or more minutes
    343

Summary

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