Columbus, Ohio (August 6, 2025) – Realtor.com today released its annual “Hottest ZIP Codes in America” list for 2025, spotlighting ZIP code 43209 in Bexley, Ohio, at No. 10, reflecting high buyer interest and fast-moving home sales in the Columbus metro area. These top-performing markets are attracting attention with a compelling mix of lifestyle appeal, relative affordability, and strong ties to nearby economic hubs.
“Bexley is a wonderful place to live," said Buffie Patterson, the 2025 Columbus REALTORS® President. “Its proximity to downtown, combined with its small-town charm and distinctive character, has kept it among central Ohio’s most beloved communities for decades.”
Why Bexley made the list
Homes in 43209 received about 3.4 times more unique views per listing than the U.S. median, according to Realtor.com. Properties sold in a median of 19 days on the market, well below national norms.Bexley’s median list price of $634,450exceeds the national average of $441,00 (as of June 2025). This profile indicates a more established buyer pool, often with accumulated home equity, who are able to act quickly and make larger down payments in response to higher mortgage rates. (Photo submitted by City of Bexley)
Central Ohio’s consistent presence in the national rankings
This marks the latest Central Ohio ZIP to appear in Realtor.com’s top 10 over the past eight years. Gahanna (43230) claimed the No. 1 spot in both 2023 and 2024, becoming the first ZIP ever to hold that position consecutively since the list began in 2017. Other Central Ohio ZIP codes making previous Hottest Zip Codes lists include Worthington (ranked No. 3 in 2023 and No. 7 in 2018), Lincoln Village (No. 6 in 2021), Reynoldsburg (No. 2 in 2020), and Hilliard (No. 10 in 2017).
Joining Bexley, Ohio, on the Top 10 2025 Hottest ZIP Codes in America, in rank order, are:
01915 Beverly, Mass. 08053 Marlton, N.J. 01453 Leominster, Mass. 63021 Ballwin, Mo. 07470 Wayne, N.J. 44149 Strongsville, Ohio 06611 Trumbull, Conn. 02864 Cumberland, R.I. 06074 South Windsor, Conn. 43209 Bexley, Ohio
About Realtor.com’s Hottest ZIP Codes report
Realtor.com®’s Hottest Zip Code rankings are based on an algorithm that takes into account two aspects of the housing market: 1) market demand, as measured by unique viewers per property on Realtor.com®, and 2) the pace of the market as measured by the number of days a listing remains active on Realtor.com®. The hottest areas are those that have high demand from buyers, in other words, lots of unique viewers per each property, and fast-selling homes, an indicator of limited supply. Market Hotness rankings based on Realtor.com® listing data from January to June 2025. The list of top zip codes is limited to one zip code per metropolitan area.
