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Columbus, OH — ZIP 43214

Population: 26,776 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 43214 (Columbus, OH) is $405,898 — up 1.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $471,500 after a median 34 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,641/month. 10 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.2% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$405,898

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

34

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$405,898
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+8.4%
5-year appreciation
+19.7%
10-year appreciation
+70.3%
All-time peak (2026-08)
$405,898
House Price Index (state)
365.7 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$471,500
Median list price
$467,950
Median price per sqft
$290
1-year sale-price change
+12.3%
Median days on market
34 days
Homes sold (recent period)
115
For-sale inventory
71
Sale-to-list ratio
101.1%
Active listings
69
1-year forecast
+1.9%
Days to pending
16 days
New listings (monthly)
38

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,641/mo
1-year rent change
+1.7%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,258/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,346/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,602/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,909/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,172/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
92.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
10
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
2
High schools
2
Charter schools
2
Avg student-teacher ratio
17.8 : 1
School districts serving the area
Graham School The, Great River Connections Academy, Columbus City Schools District
Schools include
Graham School The, Great River Connections Academy, Colerain Elementary School, Indian Springs Elementary School, Ridgeview Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively High · coldWave: Very High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
9.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Air Force Plant 85 (8.1 mi — proposed for listing)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
147
Days with Moderate air quality
213
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
1,086
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
136,924
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
107,230

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (51 mi)
National parks include
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park, Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument
Airports within 30 mi
43
Nearest airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
The Ohio State University Airport - Don Scott Field (OSU) (4 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE METHODIST HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-5,563 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,955
Housing built before 1970
70.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,010
Mean commute to work
15 min
Households with broadband internet
86.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
658,496
Average weekly wage
$1,415
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
10,494

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 43214State medianUS median
Median home value$405,898$225,365$288,527
Median sale price$471,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market34 days45 days51 days
Typical rent$1,641/mo$1,387/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$6,010$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 43214?
$405,898.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 43214?
$471,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 43214?
Median days on market: 34 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 43214?
Typical rent: $1,641/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 43214?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, iceStorm, inlandFlooding.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 43214?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 43214?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 43214?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 43214?
10 schools (2 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 43214 walkable?
Walkability index: 12.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in ZIP 43214?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 43214?
Regional Price Parity: 92.8 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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