Lucas, OH · standard
ZIP Code 44843
Richland County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,387
- 34/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $90,366
- Median income Above-median income area
- $208,700
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 21.0%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Lucas pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 27%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 46th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 34
- people per sq mi
- 85%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 44843 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 44843 covers 70.8 square miles in Lucas, Richland County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,387 residents on file, a density of 34 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 44843 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $90,366 (24% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $51,338. The poverty rate is 3.2%, with unemployment at 7.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $208,700 (6% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $764; 84.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 43.3, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Richland County, so 44843 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 44843
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Lucas, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$51,338
Per Capita Income
3.2%
Poverty Rate
7.7%
Unemployment Rate
24.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 44843 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Lucas, 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)
$90,366 Top 19% higher than 81% 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
1,143housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
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ZIP 44843 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44903
Mansfield (44903)
25,602 residents
- 44905
Mansfield (44905)
14,513 residents
- 44907
Mansfield (44907)
14,313 residents
- 44813 8,051
Bellville (44813)
8,051 residents
- 44902 5,432
Mansfield (44902)
5,432 residents
- 44822 3,240
Butler (44822)
3,240 residents
- 44864 3,204
Perrysville (44864)
3,204 residents
- 44901 2,501
Mansfield (44901)
2,501 residents
- 44843 2,387
Lucas (44843)
2,387 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 44843 ranks #9 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 44843 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 44843
Lucas (44843)
$90,366 median income
- 44813
Bellville (44813)
$77,846 median income
- 44822
Butler (44822)
$72,159 median income
- 44903
Mansfield (44903)
$67,215 median income
- 44864
Perrysville (44864)
$66,250 median income
- 44905
Mansfield (44905)
$57,955 median income
- 44907
Mansfield (44907)
$48,008 median income
- 44902 $31,343
Mansfield (44902)
$31,343 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 44843 ranks the highest of 8 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 44843, 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 (2,387 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 44843 in?
ZIP code 44843 (Lucas) is located in Richland County, Ohio. Richland County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/richland-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 44843?
ZIP code 44843 in Lucas, OH has a population of 2,387 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 44843?
The median household income in ZIP 44843 is $90,366, which is 18% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 44843?
The median home value in ZIP 44843 is $208,700, which is 25% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 44843?
The largest racial group in ZIP 44843 is White at 90.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 44843?
ZIP code 44843 has 35 business establishments employing approximately 174 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 44843?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 44843 are: Construction (11), Other services (except public administration) (5), Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services (4). There are 5 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 44843?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 44843 increased by 17.8% in 2022. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 81%. 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 44843?
In ZIP code 44843, 72.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 21.0% 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 44843?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 44843 is 24.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 44843?
In ZIP code 44843, approximately 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 15.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 44843?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 44843 is 3.2% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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