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Columbus, Ohio · ZIP 43204

Columbus — ZIP 43204

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Columbus (43204) scores 38/100 — Below Average for Columbus. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $206K.

38OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index52/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency30%
Schools nearby15

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$206K
Median rent$1,400/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$206K

Median Rent

$1,400/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 18 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

6,215

Violent Crime

592

Property Crime

5,623

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Franklin County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Columbus Preparatory AcademyKG–12797
58%
75%
West Franklin Elementary SchoolKG–04488
44%
42%
Westgate Alternative Elementary SchoolPK–05279
37%
42%
Binns Elementary SchoolPK–05299
32%
37%
Franklin Heights High School09–121,398
22%
46%
Columbus Preparatory and Fitness AcademyKG–08397
22%
24%
Burroughs Elementary SchoolPK–05371
17%
12%
Valleyview Elementary SchoolKG–05298
17%
22%
Hilltonia Middle School06–08420
12%
15%
West Broad Elementary SchoolPK–05356
12%
22%
Zenith Academy WestKG–08141
12%
22%
Great Western AcademyKG–08694
11%
30%
Westmoor Middle School06–08416
10%
22%
Sullivant Avenue Community SchoolKG–06301
8%
22%
West High School09–12846
3%
17%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

43,444

Median Income

$59K

Homeownership

50%

Median Age

34 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 43204 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 43204 has a school score of 52/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 43204 is approximately $206K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 43204 in Columbus has an overall NeighborScore of 38/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.