ZIP 43204 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Columbus city, OH (43204)

Median Income

$59,158

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration

+1,842

Wealth inflow

Population

43,444

Unemployment

5.5%

1.8pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 1,842 for ZIP 43204 (Columbus city, OH) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators

Unemployment

5.5%+50% vs US avg

Self-Employed

2.9%-53% vs US avg

SNAP Benefits

15.7%+34% vs US avg

587

Establishments

10,264

Employees

~17 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare

Top Industry

Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

Agriculture, forestry, mining0.1%
Construction8.9%
Manufacturing8.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
Retail trade11.1%
Transportation, utilities9.2%
Information1.0%
Finance, insurance, real estate5.0%
Professional, scientific, management14.6%
Education, health care, social18.3%
Arts, entertainment, food services11.6%
Other services5.5%
Public administration3.4%

Household Income

Historical Trends in 43204 (2020–Present)

Since 2020, population declined 0.3%, median income rose 3.0% (inflation-adjusted), home values increased 23.8%.

Median Income

$59,158

-21% vs US avg

Unemployment Rate