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Columbus, Ohio · ZIP 43224

Columbus — ZIP 43224

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Columbus (43224) scores 36/100 — Below Average for Columbus. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $206K.

36OUT 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%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index49/100
Avg math proficiency16%
Avg reading proficiency29%
Schools nearby11

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$206K
Median rent$1,147/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

$1,147/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 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
Oakland Park Alternative ElementaryPK–05295
32%
37%
Columbus Spanish Immersion K-7 SchoolPK–05471
22%
42%
KIPP ColumbusKG–121,945
21%
42%
Huy/A.G. Bell Elementary SchoolPK–05463
17%
32%
Columbus International High School09–12540
15%
27%
Maize Road Elementary SchoolPK–05334
12%
22%
North Linden Elementary SchoolPK–05292
12%
22%
Innis Elementary SchoolKG–05281
12%
22%
Como Elementary SchoolPK–05225
12%
27%
Medina Middle School06–08438
11%
21%
Kids Care ElementaryKG–05167
5%
25%

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

44,096

Median Income

$53K

Homeownership

52%

Median Age

34.6 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 43224 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 43224 has a school score of 49/100. 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 43224 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 43224 in Columbus has an overall NeighborScore of 36/100. 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.