Published October 18, 2026 in Market Update

The tightest part of Columbus is still moving fast

By Joseph Speakman

Real estate, Columbus, OH

These numbers cover the three months ending August 31, 2026. The one fact that changes what you should do: in ZIP 43214, the Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 1.8 months of supply. That is the tightest reading of any ZIP code tracked here. Tight supply means buyers have fewer choices and less room to wait.

The Real Estate Data Aggregator found that 71% of homes in 43214 went under contract within two weeks of listing. That share rose 2.9 points from the same period a year before. For owners, that says a well-priced, well-prepared home can still draw quick offers.

How the ZIP codes compare

Not every part of Columbus moves at the same pace. The Real Estate Data Aggregator shows a wide range, from 43214 at 1.8 months of supply to 43215 at 8.1 months. Speed and supply tell very different stories by neighborhood.

The Real Estate Data Aggregator put the median sale price in 43214 at $471,500, up 12.3% from the same period a year before. Nearly half of homes there sold above list price: the Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 49.6%. Buyers competing in that ZIP are often paying more than the asking price.

The wider Columbus picture

Across the five ZIP codes together, the Real Estate Data Aggregator counted 454 homes sold, up 5.8% from a year before. New listings rose just 1.1%, to 538. Demand is growing faster than supply is arriving.

Realtor.com reported the Columbus median home price at $374,950 in September 2026. That is the citywide figure. The Real Estate Data Aggregator shows medians well above that in 43212 ($577,500) and 43214 ($471,500), which tells you that ZIP code matters a great deal when reading any single number.

One ZIP that is moving slower

ZIP 43215 tells a different story. The Real Estate Data Aggregator counted a median of 75 days on market there, 21 days longer than a year before. Only 17.5% of homes went under contract within two weeks, down 8.7 points from last year. Supply sits at 8.1 months. Not every home in Columbus is selling fast.

Rates are adding pressure for buyers

Mortgage rates topped 7% in September 2026 for the first time since January 2025, according to Realtor.com. CNBC reported that Fannie Mae forecasts the 30-year fixed rate at 7.4% in the fourth quarter of 2026. That cost is real, and it shapes what buyers can offer.

CNBC also reported the average contract rate for 30-year fixed mortgages with conforming loan balances at 7.50%. That is the environment buyers in Columbus are working inside right now.

Realtor.com reported that 13.8% of Columbus listings had price cuts in September 2026. That is a small share, but it shows that not every home is priced to move. In tight ZIPs like 43214, pricing right matters even more, because buyers are watching closely.