ZIP Code 44843
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Lucas · Richland County · Ohio
- Population
- 2,387
- Median income
- $90,366
- Median home value
- $208,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 21.0%
- Land area
- 70.8 sq mi
34/sq mi
▲ 18% vs US
higher than 73% of US ZIPs
▼ 25% vs US
higher than 46% of US ZIPs
Median age 43.3
New York
ZIP code 44843 in Lucas, Ohio has a population of 2,387. The median household income is $90,366, which is 18% above the national average. Median home value is $208,700, 25% below the US average. 21.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 44843 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 70.8 square miles in Lucas, Richland County, Ohio. The area is home to 2,387 residents, producing a population density of 34 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 44843 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 44843 sits at $90,366 (24% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $51,338. The poverty rate stands at 3.2% and the unemployment rate at 7.7%. On housing, the median home value is $208,700 (6% above the state average) with median rent at $764 per month, and 84.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 44843 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Richland County, so you can benchmark 44843 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 44843
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 44843.
- Construction
Construction
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 4
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
4 establishments
- Accommodation and food services 4
Accommodation and food services
4 establishments
- Retail trade 3
Retail trade
3 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 44843, Lucas, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
2,387
Population
70.8
Area (sq mi)
34
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 44843?
43.3
Median Age
57.9%
Male
42.1%
Female
0.1%
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?
$90,366
Median Household Income
+24% vs state
$51,338
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
1,143
Total Housing Units
1,111
Occupied Units
32
Vacant Units
2.20
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$208,700
Median Home Value
+6% vs state
$764
Median Rent
1972
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
+17.8%
YoY Change (2022)
181
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+81%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 44843 have increased 17.8% over the past year (2022). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +81% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | -7.8% | 113 |
| 2019 | +13.4% | 128 |
| 2020 | +4.6% | 133 |
| 2021 | +15.4% | 154 |
| 2022 | +17.8% | 181 |
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 2022. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 35 business establishments in ZIP 44843, employing approximately 174 people with a combined annual payroll of $6,073,000.
35
Businesses
174
Employees
$6.1M
Annual Payroll
5
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 11 | 31.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 5 | 14.3% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Accommodation and food services | 4 | 11.4% |
| Retail trade | 3 | 8.6% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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