Lancaster, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43130
Fairfield County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 59,570
- 142/sq mi High-density area
- $72,153
- Median income Near-median income area
- $230,000
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 23.2%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lancaster pairs an above-median household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- Top 50%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 48%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 142
- people per sq mi
- 68%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43130 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43130 (Lancaster, OH) rose +9.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 196.2 in 2023 to 214.2 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43130 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Lancaster, Fairfield County, Ohio, with 59,570 residents across 419.2 square miles, a density of 142 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43130 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $72,153 (1% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $37,182. The poverty rate is 10.8%, with unemployment at 4.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $230,000 (17% above the average Ohio ZIP), while 67.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,109.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 23.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 29 minutes. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Fairfield County, so 43130 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 43130
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lancaster, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43130.
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
212 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
179 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
147 establishments
- Construction
Construction
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
118 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43130, Lancaster, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
59,570
Population
419.2
Area (sq mi)
142
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43130?
40.1
Median Age
50.4%
Male
49.6%
Female
1.5%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$72,153
Median Household Income
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$37,182
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
4.5%
Unemployment Rate
28.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43130 ranks nationally
Lancaster, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$72,153 Top 50% higher than 50% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
26,627housing units
26,627
Total Housing Units
24,772
Occupied Units
1,855
Vacant Units
2.43
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$230,000
Median Home Value
+17% vs state ZIP avg
$1,109
Median Rent
1970
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+9.2%
YoY Change (2024)
214
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+114%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43130 have increased 9.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +114% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +5.6% | 138 |
| 2021 | +13.6% | 157 |
| 2022 | +15.1% | 181 |
| 2023 | +8.6% | 196 |
| 2024 | +9.2% | 214 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,245 business establishments in ZIP 43130, employing approximately 22,258 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,112,427,000.
1,245
Businesses
22,258
Employees
$1.1B
Annual Payroll
17
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Health care and social assistance | 212 | 17.0% |
| Retail trade | 179 | 14.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 147 | 11.8% |
| Construction | 129 | 10.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 118 | 9.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 92 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 69 | 5.5% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 66 | 5.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 60 | 4.8% |
| Manufacturing | 48 | 3.9% |
| Wholesale trade | 32 | 2.6% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 29 | 2.3% |
| Information | 24 | 1.9% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 19 | 1.5% |
| Educational services | 9 | 0.7% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.4% |
| Utilities | 4 | 0.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 43130 vs 43155 →
ZIP 43130 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43130
Lancaster (43130)
59,570 residents
- 43112 4,617
Carroll (43112)
4,617 residents
- 43155 2,543
Sugar Grove (43155)
2,543 residents
- 43148 2,220
Pleasantville (43148)
2,220 residents
- 43157 610
Thurston (43157)
610 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43130 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43130 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43112
Carroll (43112)
$91,613 median income
- 43155
Sugar Grove (43155)
$90,337 median income
- 43130
Lancaster (43130)
$72,153 median income
- 43148
Pleasantville (43148)
$72,072 median income
- 43157
Thurston (43157)
$62,188 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43130 ranks #3 of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43130, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (59,570 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 43130 in?
ZIP code 43130 (Lancaster) is located in Fairfield County, Ohio. Fairfield County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/fairfield-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43130?
ZIP code 43130 in Lancaster, OH has a population of 59,570 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43130?
The median household income in ZIP 43130 is $72,153, which is 5% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43130?
The median home value in ZIP 43130 is $230,000, which is 17% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43130?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43130 is White at 92.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43130?
ZIP code 43130 has 1,245 business establishments employing approximately 22,258 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43130?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43130 are: Health care and social assistance (212), Retail trade (179), Other services (except public administration) (147). There are 17 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43130?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43130 increased by 9.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 114%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43130?
In ZIP code 43130, 62.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 23.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 43130?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43130 is 28.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43130?
In ZIP code 43130, approximately 67.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 32.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43130?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43130 is 10.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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