City

Lancaster, OH

1 ZIP code  ·  Fairfield County  ·  Ohio

👥62,450Population
💰$68,242Median HH Income▼ 11% below avg
🎂39.9Median Age
🏠$215,900Median Home Value▼ 23% below avg
🎓32.7%College Grads▼ 16% below avg
📊4.4%Unemployment▼ 9% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.5% Female 49.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.4%Hispanic: 2.5%Black: 2.4%Asian: 0.5%Other: 2.9%Race
White91.4%
Hispanic2.5%
Black2.4%
Asian0.5%
Other2.9%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
16%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.42
Below Poverty11.4% ▲ 14% above avg
College Grads32.7% ▼ 16% below avg
Unemployment4.4% ▼ 9% below avg
No HS Diploma296 (0.7%)
HS Graduate16,025 (39.2%)
Some College5,534 (13.5%)
Associates5,655 (13.8%)
Bachelors3,759 (9.2%)
Graduate Degree9,609 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.7%HS Grad: 39.2%Some College: 13.5%Associates: 13.8%Bachelors: 9.2%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.7%
HS Grad39.2%
Some College13.5%
Associates13.8%
Bachelors9.2%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 66.7%Renter: 33.3%Tenure
Owner66.7%
Renter33.3%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
6%
$50k–$100k
6%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
18%
$200k–$300k
31%
$300k–$500k
17%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$68,242 ▼ 11% below avg
Median Home Value$215,900 ▼ 23% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,031/mo
Total Housing Units26,434
Vacant Units1,689

Income Distribution

Under $25k
16%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
21%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
7%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
9%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
31%
15–30 min
23%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
21%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
14%
2000+
58%
About Lancaster, OH

Lancaster is a city in Ohio, located in Fairfield County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 62,450 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.9 years.

Economically, Lancaster is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $68,242 is near the national average. Approximately 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Lancaster is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $215,900, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,031 per month. Homeownership is high at 66.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Lancaster is moderately educated. 32.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.44%).

Lancaster, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio.

ZIP Codes in Lancaster
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43130 62,450 $68,242 $215,900 $1,031 4.4% 32.7% 66.7%