Housing data for Jefferson Township (Franklin County), OH
Jefferson Township (Franklin County), OH has an estimated 15,404 residents and 5,655 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a township in Franklin County.
11.8% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $1,357 a month.
Its population grew measurably since 2015–2019 (+36.1%).
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 15,404 (±33)
- Housing units
- 5,655 (±399)
- Households that rent
- 11.8%
- Median gross rent
- $1,357
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +36.1%
What stands out in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)
Median household income: $131,250 (±$17,833) in Jefferson Township (Franklin County), higher than in Franklin County ($75,176).
Households that rent: 11.8% (±4.6 points) in Jefferson Township (Franklin County), lower than in Franklin County (47.2%).
Median real estate taxes: $6,991 (±$651) in Jefferson Township (Franklin County), higher than in Franklin County ($4,244).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 4.4% (±3.1 points) in Jefferson Township (Franklin County), lower than in Franklin County (26.3%).
- Income and affordability in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)
- Renters and owners in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)
- Property taxes in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)
- Types of homes in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)
Housing in Jefferson Township (Franklin County) at a glance
- Median rent: $1,357 median gross rent a month (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Rent by bedrooms: $1,667 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 26.1% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 11.8% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $131,250 median household income
- Home values: $398,100 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $2,389 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $6,991 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 4.4% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 92.5% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Age of homes: 21.5% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 0.0% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 73.7% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 23.1 minutes average trip to work
- Growth: +36.1% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 26.5% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 0.5% of homes have more than 1 person per room
- Fair Market Rent: $1,850 Small Area FMR, 2 bedrooms (ZIP 43004)
Jefferson Township (Franklin County) against Franklin County, its state and the nation
| Jefferson Township (Franklin County) | Franklin County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 15,404 (±33) | 1,333,048 (exact) | 11,810,293 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 5,655 (±399) | 595,469 (±328) | 5,292,391 (±464) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 11.8% (±4.6 points) | 47.2% (±0.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $1,357 (±$916) | $1,302 (±$9) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $131,250 (±$17,833) | $75,176 (±$980) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $398,100 (±$33,230) | $288,400 (±$2,726) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $6,991 (±$651) | $4,244 (±$68) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 21.5% (±5.7 points) | 51.4% (±0.7 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 23.1 minutes (±1.6) | 21.5 minutes (±0.2) | 23.4 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 99.1% (±1.0 points) | 94.1% (±0.3 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 39.0 years (±3.2) | 34.8 years (±0.1) | 39.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
Jefferson Township (Franklin County) covers 14.8 square miles of land, about 1,043 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How Jefferson Township (Franklin County) has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 11,321 (±27) | 15,404 (±33) | +36.1% | Measurable increase |
| Housing units | 4,223 (±257) | 5,655 (±399) | +33.9% | Measurable increase |
| Median gross rent | $1,375 (±$332) | $1,357 (±$916) | −1.3% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $271,300 (±$19,879) | $398,100 (±$33,230) | +46.7% | Up after inflation |
| Median household income | $118,326 (±$10,312) | $131,250 (±$17,833) | +10.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,960 (±$91) | $2,389 (±$118) | +21.9% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $5,588 (±$387) | $6,991 (±$651) | +25.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 6.4% (±2.3 points) | 11.8% (±4.6 points) | +5.4 percentage points | Measurable increase |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.8% (±5.7 points) | 0.0% (±5.6 points) | −3.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
ZIP codes in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43004 | 81% | 31,477 | $1,464 | $335,400 | $101,175 |
| 43230 | 12% | 58,076 | $1,463 | $306,500 | $91,424 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near Jefferson Township (Franklin County)
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mifflin Township (Franklin County) | 3.8 mi | $1,430 | $347,600 | 31.5% |
| Gahanna | 4.2 mi | $1,466 | $350,900 | 29.4% |
| Pataskala | 4.3 mi | $1,387 | $314,500 | 27.9% |
| Reynoldsburg | 4.4 mi | $1,259 | $244,300 | 38.4% |
| Truro Township | 4.6 mi | $1,189 | $224,300 | 40.0% |
| New Albany | 4.7 mi | $2,355 | $772,100 | 11.3% |
| Plain Township (Franklin County) | 4.8 mi | $2,258 | $723,100 | 13.0% |
| Whitehall | 5.8 mi | $1,145 | $159,600 | 60.3% |
Places in Ohio most like Jefferson Township (Franklin County)
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springboro | $1,203 | $357,800 | $119,659 | 11.1% |
| Clear Creek Township (Warren County) | $1,154 | $412,700 | $132,049 | 7.2% |
| Monclova Township | $1,663 | $362,000 | $117,891 | 11.9% |
| Darby Township (Madison County) | $1,146 | $390,200 | $121,546 | 14.7% |
| Canal Winchester | $1,692 | $336,100 | $131,209 | 14.0% |
| Concord Township (Lake County) | $1,334 | $333,700 | $121,527 | 9.2% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Ohio.
HUD Fair Market Rent for Jefferson Township (Franklin County), fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $1,258 | $1,346 | $1,602 | $1,909 | $2,172 |
HUD also publishes a Small Area Fair Market Rent for each ZIP code in the area; the Fair Market Rent page for this place lists its ZIP codes.
HUD income limits for Jefferson Township (Franklin County), fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $23,450 | $39,050 | $62,450 |
| 2 people | $26,800 | $44,600 | $71,400 |
| 3 people | $30,150 | $50,200 | $80,300 |
| 4 people | $33,450 | $55,750 | $89,200 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $60,250 | $96,350 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $64,700 | $103,500 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $69,150 | $110,650 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $73,600 | $117,750 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $111,500.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Jefferson Township (Franklin County)
How much is a two-bedroom apartment in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)?
The median gross rent for a two-bedroom home in Jefferson Township (Franklin County), OH is $1,667 (±$332) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)?
Jefferson Township (Franklin County) has an estimated 652 (±277) renting households, 11.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)?
The median household income in Jefferson Township (Franklin County) is $131,250 (±$17,833) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in Jefferson Township (Franklin County), OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $398,100 (±$33,230) for owner-occupied homes in Jefferson Township (Franklin County) (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in Jefferson Township (Franklin County), OH is $2,389 (±$118) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
How much are property taxes in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)?
The median real estate tax paid by homeowners in Jefferson Township (Franklin County), OH is $6,991 (±$651) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is Jefferson Township (Franklin County) growing?
In Jefferson Township (Franklin County), the number of residents went from 11,321 in 2015–2019 to 15,404 in 2020–2024 (+36.1%), a measurable increase.
What ZIP codes are in Jefferson Township (Franklin County)?
The ZIP codes that cover Jefferson Township (Franklin County) are 43004, 43230.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 43004?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 43004 is $1,464 (±$130) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Franklin County, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Jefferson township, Franklin County, Ohio
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Columbus, OH HUD Metro FMR Area
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Jefferson township, Franklin County, Ohio (county subdivision:38612, in state:39 county:049).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .