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 Moderate-density area
- $49,145
- Median income Below-median income area
- $218,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $33,547. The poverty rate is 21.0%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $218,200 (11% above the average Ohio ZIP); 81.5% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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 -. The page also surfaces 10 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pickaway County, so 43137 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 43137
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lockbourne, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43137.
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
64 establishments
- Wholesale trade 12
Wholesale trade
12 establishments
- Construction 9
Construction
9 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 7
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
7 establishments
- Manufacturing 6
Manufacturing
6 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 43137?
39.9
Median Age
38.5%
Male
61.5%
Female
0.2%
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?
$49,145
Median Household Income
-33% vs state ZIP avg
$33,547
Per Capita Income
21.0%
Poverty Rate
1.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 43137 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Lockbourne, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$49,145 13th percentile higher than 13% of 1,127 Ohio 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
1,146housing units
1,146
Total Housing Units
1,048
Occupied Units
98
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$218,200
Median Home Value
+11% vs state ZIP avg
1985
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
+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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 43137 vs 43217 →
ZIP 43137 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43123
Grove City (43123)
58,424 residents
- 43207
Columbus (43207)
45,144 residents
- 43223
Columbus (43223)
27,366 residents
- 43209
Columbus (43209)
27,228 residents
- 43206 21,864
Columbus (43206)
21,864 residents
- 43205 12,272
Columbus (43205)
12,272 residents
- 43125 12,161
Groveport (43125)
12,161 residents
- 43103 10,697
Ashville (43103)
10,697 residents
- 43217 2,602
Columbus (43217)
2,602 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43137 ranks #0 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43137 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43116
Commercial Point (43116)
$113,229 median income
- 43123
Grove City (43123)
$91,008 median income
- 43209
Columbus (43209)
$89,713 median income
- 43125
Groveport (43125)
$84,043 median income
- 43103
Ashville (43103)
$83,291 median income
- 43206
Columbus (43206)
$75,806 median income
- 43207
Columbus (43207)
$63,310 median income
- 43217
Columbus (43217)
$61,356 median income
- 43205
Columbus (43205)
$60,181 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43137, 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 (2,388 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 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.
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