43222 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 43222, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

43222 is a zip code in Franklin County, Ohio, which covers Columbus, with a total population of 4,303 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 43222 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 43222.

The estimated population of people living in 43222 is 4,303, with a median age of 43.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 43222 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
4,303
 -13.8% +19.06%
2020
4,992
+13.02%
-
2019
4,417
 -2.47% -
2018
4,529
+25.32%
-
2017
3,614
 - -

Population of 43222 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 43222 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
49.3%
73.3%
 -32.74%
Black/African American
19.2%
13.4%
 +43.28%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
18.6%
7.8%
 +138.46%
Asian
1%
0.2%
 +400.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.3%
5.2%
 -17.31%
Other
7.5%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 43222 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 43222 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 43222 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 43222 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43 +11.11% 41.2 +31.21% 44 -0.9%
2020 38.7 +7.8% 31.4 -13.97% 44.4 +24.02%
2019 35.9 +4.66% 36.5 +9.28% 35.8 +2.29%
2018 34.3 +7.19% 33.4 +5.03% 35 +5.74%
2017 32 - 31.8 - 33.1 -

The median age of the 43222 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 43222 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 9 330 +29.5% 455 -87.97% 390 153
10 to 19 301 -34.86% 110 +255.22% 186 431
20 to 29 284 4.56% 145 +25.32% 249 182
30 to 39 213 -7.57% 433 -47.94% 182 245
40 to 49 219 -35.44% 130 +126.65% 144 359
50 to 59 326 +51.56% 91 +125.62% 414 207
60 to 69 147 +110.82% 183 +53.63% 351 292
70+ 84 +53.19% 163 +238.41% 111 407

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 43222 zip code is $25,100.00.

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 43222.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $31,607.00
  • 45 to 64
    $29,327.00
  • 65 and over
    $12,315.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 43222 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 43222, 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 43222 is currently $38,179.00.

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.

0.48% of households in 43222 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 43222 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    49.73%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.94%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    8.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.19%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6.46%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.48%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 43222 is $15,426.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 43222 by the total population of 43222.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 43222 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 43222 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
    2.71%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18.06%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    10.84%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    66.59%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.81%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 43222 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 43222 zip over the age of 16 is 3,333.

Of those people, a total of 45.30% 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 43222 is 43.10%.

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 43222 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 190 10.00% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 256 50.80% 16.90%
25 to 29 years 175 81.70% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 339 97.90% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 390 88.70% 8.10%
45 to 54 years 603 48.30% 8.20%
55 to 59 years 219 40.20% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 448 36.20% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 282 0.00% 0.00%
75 years and over 431 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 43222. 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 2,017 47.70% 3.20%
Black or African American 808 52.10% 10.20%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 43 76.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 378 16.70% 0.00%
Two or more races 87 35.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 220 68.20% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,928 45.30% 3.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 43222 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 43222 is 1,437, with median earnings of $28,640.00.

Women in 43222 are earning approximately 86.40% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,437 $28,640.00
Male 664 $31,114.00
Female 773 $26,895.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 43222 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 78 $25,726.00
Business and Financial 38 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 72 $19,868.00
Architecture and Engineering 41 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 37 $70,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $133,839.00
Healthcare Support 35 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 251 $20,341.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 110 $4,871.00
Personal Care and Service 21 $0.00
Sales 129 $19,384.00
Office and Administrative Support 229 $38,087.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 65 $30,602.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $0.00
Production 102 $32,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 6 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 43222 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 43222.

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 58 $26,129.00 20 $7,500.00
Business and Financial 33 $0.00 5 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 34 $53,269.00 38 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 21 $0.00 20 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 11 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 3 $0.00 34 $70,833.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 27 $134,911.00 12 $0.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 35 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 25 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 69 $45,938.00 182 $19,885.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 97 $4,591.00 13 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 13 $0.00
Sales 40 $53,542.00 89 $18,638.00
Office and Administrative Support 44 $38,750.00 185 $38,087.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 65 $30,602.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 32 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 19 $0.00 83 $33,319.00
Transportation and Material Moving 0 $0.00 6 $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 1,657 households in 43222, with an average household size of 2.48 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 856 families living in the 43222 zip code with an average family size of 2.76 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 43222:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 457 31 368 801
Average Household Size 1.91 3.03 4.61 1.81
Total Families 457 31 368 0
Average Household Size 1.88 2.13 3.9 0

Poverty

Of the 856 families living in 43222, 45.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 43222:

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 2,104 housing units in 43222.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,657 78.75%
Vacant 447 21.25%

55.89% of the total 2,104 housing units in 43222 are rental units. This is approximately 1,176 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 425 are occupied by the owner - or 20.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 43222 is $651.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 43222 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
    56
  • Less than $500
    486
  • $500 to $999
    510
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    125
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    55
  • $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 43222 is $75,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 43222 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    120
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    198
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    13
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    44
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    12
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    18

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 43222. The chart below shows the number of properties in 43222 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,158
  • 1940 to 1949
    144
  • 1950 to 1959
    118
  • 1960 to 1969
    67
  • 1970 to 1979
    10
  • 1980 to 1989
    10
  • 1990 to 1999
    12
  • 2000 to 2009
    503
  • 2010 to 2013
    82
  • 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 43222 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    312
  • 1 vehicle available
    619
  • 2 vehicles available
    549
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    177

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 43222 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 43222 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.2 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 43222.

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
    65
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    112
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    205
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    287
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    280
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    59
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    180
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    44
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    113
  • 90 or more minutes
    14

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 43222 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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