ZIP Code 43229

In ZIP code 43229, on Columbus's north side, homes carry a median value of $228,200 while the county's 1.47% effective property tax rate works out to roughly $3,355 a year. Households here earn a median of $57,561, so that tax bill equals about 5.8% of income before any exemptions or credits. Per-capita income sits lower, at $28,822, which matters for single earners or smaller households carrying the same assessment. Add an 8.00% combined sales tax on everyday purchases, and the squeeze tightens further. Owning here demands careful planning, since housing costs and consumption taxes together claim a real share of paychecks.