City

Buckeye Lake, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Licking County  ·  Ohio

👥2,419Population
💰$82,750Median HH Income▲ 8% above avg
🎂48.9Median Age
🏠$157,100Median Home Value▼ 44% below avg
🎓29.7%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊2.9%Unemployment▼ 40% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 46.4% Female 53.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90.8%Hispanic: 5.4%Black: 0.7%Other: 3%Race
White90.8%
Hispanic5.4%
Black0.7%
Other3.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
8%
18–24
5%
25–44
24%
45–64
38%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age48.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.36
Below Poverty11.0% ▲ 10% above avg
College Grads29.7% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment2.9% ▼ 40% below avg
No HS Diploma4 (0.2%)
HS Graduate664 (40.7%)
Some College114 (7%)
Associates366 (22.4%)
Bachelors227 (13.9%)
Graduate Degree257 (15.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 40.7%Some College: 7%Associates: 22.4%Bachelors: 13.9%Graduate: 15.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad40.7%
Some College7.0%
Associates22.4%
Bachelors13.9%
Graduate15.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.8%Renter: 23.2%Tenure
Owner76.8%
Renter23.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
30%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
7%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
23%

Financials

Median HH Income$82,750 ▲ 8% above avg
Median Home Value$157,100 ▼ 44% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.9x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units1,331
Vacant Units307

Income Distribution

Under $25k
13%
$25k–$50k
14%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
14%
$100k–$150k
23%
$150k–$200k
17%
Over $200k
0%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
90%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
24%
15–30 min
41%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
9%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
60%
About Buckeye Lake, OH

Buckeye Lake is a city in Ohio, located in Licking County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,419 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 48.9 years.

Economically, Buckeye Lake is a middle-income community. The median household income of $82,750 is near the national average. Approximately 11.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.9%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Buckeye Lake is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $157,100, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.8%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Buckeye Lake is moderately educated. 29.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (90.82%).

Buckeye Lake, OH offers residents above-average earning potential within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Buckeye Lake
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43008 2,419 $82,750 $157,100 $920 2.9% 29.7% 76.8%