Lockbourne, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43137

Pickaway County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

2,388
31/sq mi
$49,145
Median income
$218,200
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Lockbourne pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
49th pct
home value, US ZIPs
31
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43137 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43137 covers 78.0 square miles in Lockbourne, Pickaway County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,388 residents on file, a density of 31 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43137 reports a modest median household income of $49,145 (33% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $33,547. Poverty here runs at 21.0%, with unemployment measured at 1.0%. Median home value sits at $218,200 (11% above the state average), median rent at - a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.5%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.9, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 10 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Pickaway County, letting you compare 43137 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 43137

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lockbourne, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43137.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 43137, Lockbourne, 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

2,388

Population

78.0

Area (sq mi)

31

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43137?

39.9

Median Age

38.5%

Male

61.5%

Female

0.2%

Foreign-Born

White 85.3%
African American 3.4%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 11.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%

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?

$49,145

Median Household Income

-33% vs state

$33,547

Per Capita Income

21.0%

Poverty Rate

1.0%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 43137 ranks nationally

Lockbourne, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$49,145 13th percentile higher than 13% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

1,146

Total Housing Units

1,048

Occupied Units

98

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 81.5%
Renter 18.5%

$218,200

Median Home Value

+11% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+24.8%

YoY Change (2024)

197

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+97%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43137 have increased 24.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +97% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +5.2% 138
2020 +6.8% 148
2021 +4.4% 154
2022 +24.8% 192
2024 197

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 123 business establishments in ZIP 43137, employing approximately 5,722 people with a combined annual payroll of $333,612,000.

123

Businesses

5,722

Employees

$333.6M

Annual Payroll

10

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Transportation and warehousing 64 52.0%
Wholesale trade 12 9.8%
Construction 9 7.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7 5.7%
Manufacturing 6 4.9%
Retail trade 5 4.1%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 4.1%
Accommodation and food services 4 3.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 2.4%
Other services (except public administration) 3 2.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 43137 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43137 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 43137 ranks #null of 9 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
43217 Columbus, OH 2,602 2.9 mi
43207 Columbus, OH 45,144 6.2 mi
43116 Commercial Point, OH 1,448 4.8 mi
43125 Groveport, OH 12,161 5.7 mi
43103 Ashville, OH 10,697 6.3 mi
43206 Columbus, OH 21,864 9.3 mi
43223 Columbus, OH 27,366 8.7 mi
43205 Columbus, OH 12,272 10.4 mi
43123 Grove City, OH 58,424 8.3 mi
43209 Columbus, OH 27,228 10.5 mi

More ZIP Codes in Pickaway County

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43137 in?
ZIP code 43137 (Lockbourne) is located in Pickaway County, Ohio. Pickaway County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pickaway-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43137?
ZIP code 43137 in Lockbourne, OH has a population of 2,388 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43137?
The median household income in ZIP 43137 is $49,145, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43137?
The median home value in ZIP 43137 is $218,200, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43137?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43137 is White at 85.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 5.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43137?
ZIP code 43137 has 123 business establishments employing approximately 5,722 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43137?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43137 are: Transportation and warehousing (64), Wholesale trade (12), Construction (9). There are 10 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43137?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43137 increased by 24.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 97%. 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 43137?
In ZIP code 43137, 47.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43137?
In ZIP code 43137, approximately 81.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.5% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43137?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43137 is 21.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.