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Lancaster, OH
City in Fairfield County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43130.
Population
41,249
Land area
19sq mi
People per sq mi
2,166
ZIP codes
1
Lancaster and its ZIP codes
Lancaster at a glance
- Lancaster is about 7.5 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 30th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $59,133, 17% below the Ohio median of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $193,900 (10% below Ohio) and median rent is $1,083 a month.
Local data for Lancaster, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools15
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks18
- Post Offices1
- Parks25
- Grocery Stores15
- Restaurants123
- Affordable Housing9
- Home Health Agencies3
- Hospice Care1
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment10
- Private Schools5
- Toxic Release Facilities2
- Historic Places7
Housing and community stats
Lancaster, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$59,133
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$193,900
Median rent
$1,083/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.9%
Median age
37.4
Average commute
27.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,542), Irish Americans (5,237), Italian Americans (1,289).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fairfield County. PPP loans are for Lancaster.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,703
48,050 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,185
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$876M
FY 2026, $5,515 per person
How people get to work
Lancaster, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.2%
- Carpooled8.5%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.3%
- Worked from home9.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lancaster, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
595
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
414
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 22°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Lancaster, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.5%
U.S. 33.3% +4.2 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Lancaster
1 in or overlapping Lancaster. Population shown
Cities near Lancaster
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamburgCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 2.4 |
| CarrollVillage | 7.1 mi | 0.6 |
| Sugar GroveVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| PleasantvilleVillage | 7.9 mi | 0.3 |
| AmandaVillage | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| BaltimoreVillage | 8.6 mi | 2.2 |
| ThurstonVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.4 |
| West RushvilleVillage | 9.5 mi | 0.1 |
| Hide-A-Way HillsCensus-designated place | 9.5 mi | 2.6 |
| BremenVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| RushvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| RockbridgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| LithopolisVillage | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| MillersportVillage | 13 mi | 0.9 |
| Canal WinchesterCity | 13 mi | 8.1 |
| StoutsvilleVillage | 13 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lancaster, OH in?
- Lancaster is in Fairfield County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Lancaster, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Lancaster include 43130.
- What is the population of Lancaster, OH?
- About 41,249 people live in Lancaster, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lancaster?
- Nearby places include Hamburg (5.3 mi), Carroll (7.1 mi), Sugar Grove (7.7 mi), Pleasantville (7.9 mi), Amanda (8.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023