ZIP Code 43130: Population, Income, Housing

State: OH

Total population: 62,933 Household income: $72,153 Rent: $1,109

Overview

Total population

62,933

Rent

$1,109

Year built

1970

Household income

$72,153

Per capita income

$37,182

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Household size

2.4 persons

Rent over 30% of income

45.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Data are sourced from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, 2024 release — the latest dataset currently available. New 5-year estimates are published annually, about 6–12 months after the end of each reference year.

Demographics

State

Ohio

County

Fairfield County

City

Lancaster

Total population

62,933

Adults over 25

44,214

Total households

24,772

Household size

2.4 persons

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Income & Poverty

Household income

$72,153

Per capita income

$37,182

Poverty rate

10.8%

Unemployment rate

N/A

Rent over 30% of income

45.7%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Housing

Rent

$1,109

Year built

1970

Households that rent

32.2%

Households that own

67.8%

Rooms per home (all homes)

6.0

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Race

White

92.1%

Black

2.4%

Asian

0.4%

Two or more races

3.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino

2.5%

Not Hispanic or Latino

97.5%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Commute

Commute rate

26,033 (90.3%)

Commute time to work

29 mins

Work from home

2,795 (9.7%)

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Education

Less than high school

28.6%

High school graduate or GED

39.3%

Some college or associate degree

Bachelor’s degree or higher

23.2%

Note: Rent, income, and year built are shown as median values, while household size is shown as an average (see explanations below).

ZIP data use Census ZCTAs, which closely match USPS ZIP Codes in most cases (see FAQ for details).

Comparison of ZIP Code 43130 with: Fairfield County, OH Columbus metro area, OH Ohio United States

ZIP 43130

Total population62,933

Rent$1,109

Year built1970

Household income$72,153

Per capita income$37,182

Poverty rate10.8%

Unemployment rateN/A

Fairfield County, OH

Total population163,453

Rent$1,172

Year built1984

Household income$90,966

Per capita income$41,813

Poverty rate8%

Unemployment rate4%

Columbus Metro Area, OH

Total population2,175,788

Rent$1,274

Year built1982

Household income$81,945

Per capita income$44,770

Poverty rate12.3%

Unemployment rate4%

Ohio State

Total population11,810,293

Rent$1,034

Year built1970

Household income$71,389

Per capita income$40,552

Poverty rate13.3%

Unemployment rate4.3%

United States

Total population334,922,499

Rent$1,413

Year built1980

Household income$80,734

Per capita income$44,673

Poverty rate12.5%

Unemployment rate4%

Metric	ZIP43130	CountyFairfield, OH	Metro AreaColumbus metro area, OH	StateOhio	CountryUnited States
Total population	62,933	163,453	2,175,788	11,810,293	334,922,499
Rent	$1,109	$1,172	$1,274	$1,034	$1,413
Year built	1970	1984	1982	1970	1980
Household income	$72,153	$90,966	$81,945	$71,389	$80,734
Per capita income	$37,182	$41,813	$44,770	$40,552	$44,673
Poverty rate	10.8%	8%	12.3%	13.3%	12.5%
Unemployment rate	N/A	4%	4%	4.3%	4%

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Summary for 43130

Rent & Income

In 43130, the typical monthly rent is $1,109 and the typical household income is $72,153. Rent here is higher than Ohio, and household income is similar to Ohio. The estimated poverty rate is 10.8%.

Housing & Affordability

This ZIP Code is primarily owner-occupied, with renters accounting for about 32.2% of households. About 45.7% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing, indicating high cost burden.

Education & Employment

Educational attainment is moderate, with about 23.2% of adults holding a bachelor’s degree or higher.

ZIP 43130 — Rent vs Household Income

ZIP 43130 — Poverty

How ZIP 43130 compares in Ohio (100 ZIP Codes)

Metric	This ZIP	Rank	Starts from	State range
Rent	$1,109	48 / 100	from lower rent	$807 – $1,811
Household income	$72,153	53 / 100	from higher income	$40,906 – $154,683
Poverty rate	10.8%	53 / 100	from lower poverty	2.4% – 43.8%

Rankings are calculated among ZIP Codes in Ohio with total population > 30,000 (year 2024).

Detailed Ranking Explanation for ZIP Code 43130

Rent

When it comes to rent, ZIP Code 43130 ranks 48th out of 100 ZIP Codes in Ohio. Statewide, values range from $807 in ZIP 44512 up to $1,811 in ZIP 45040.

Household income

Income-wise, this area is placed 53rd out of 100 ZIP Codes. Across Ohio, figures vary from $40,906 in ZIP 44105 up to $154,683 in ZIP 43035.

Poverty rate

When it comes to poverty, ZIP Code 43130 places 53rd out of 100 ZIP Codes. Throughout Ohio, numbers span from 2.4% in ZIP 43065 up to 43.8% in ZIP 43201.

💰 Rent in ZIP Code 43130 (with Utilities)

Estimated Monthly Rent: $1,109 ℹ️ What’s Included:
✅ Base rent, electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuels
❌ Not included: internet, cable TV, renter's insurance, parking

💡 What does this rent estimate mean?

Explanation: This estimate shows what renters typically pay each month for housing — including the apartment or home and essential utilities like heat, water, and electricity.

Included in this number: Rent plus electricity, gas, water/sewer, and heating fuel.

Not included: Internet, cable, parking, renter’s insurance, or furniture rental.

Note: This cost does not depend on the number of people living in the home.

👨‍👧‍👦 Household Income in ZIP Code 43130

Annual Household Income: $72,153

💡 What does Household Income mean?

Definition: This represents the middle value of all household incomes in the ZIP code — half of households earn less, and half earn more.

Includes: wages, salaries, self-employment income, Social Security, pensions, investments, unemployment, public assistance, and rental income.

Does NOT include: capital gains, non-cash benefits (like food stamps), or tax refunds.

Household = any group of people (or a single person) living in the same housing unit.

Example: A couple earning $40,000 and $30,000 together have a household income of $70,000. If that's in the middle of all local incomes, it's the value shown here.

📉 Poverty Rate in ZIP Code 43130

Estimated Rate: 10.8%

💡 What does the Poverty Rate represent?

Definition: The percentage of people in this area living below the federal poverty threshold.

How it works: The threshold is a dollar amount set by the U.S. Census Bureau that varies by family size and age. If a household's income is below that level, everyone in it is included in this rate.

Example: In a town of 10,000 people, if 1,500 have incomes below the poverty line, the poverty rate is 15%.

Note: This statistic only includes people living in households; it does not count those in student housing, military barracks, or nursing homes.

🏘️ Renter vs. Owner Households in ZIP Code 43130

In ZIP Code 43130, households that rent: 7,978 (32.2%)

📊 What does the renter household percentage reveal about this ZIP Code?

Household Type	Count	Share
Renter-Occupied	7,978	32.2%
Owner-Occupied	16,794	67.8%

Definition: This is the percentage of households that rent their home rather than own it. It includes only occupied housing units.

Why it matters: Areas with a high share of renter households often have younger populations, higher mobility, and different housing needs compared to mostly owner-occupied areas.

Example: If 65% of homes in an area are renter-occupied, it means 65 out of every 100 households rent their home.

📉 Renters Spending Over 30% of Income on Rent in ZIP Code 43130

In ZIP Code 43130, cost-burdened renters (households spending over 30% of income on housing): 3,642 (45.7%)

🏚️ What Does It Mean When Renters Spend Over 30% of Their Income on Housing?

Household Group	Households	Share
Cost-burdened renters (over 30%)	3,642	45.7%
Other renter households	4,336	54.3%
Total renter households	7,978	100%

Shares are calculated as a percentage of renter households.

This shows how many renters in the ZIP code are considered cost-burdened — meaning they spend more than 30% of their income on housing (rent and basic utilities).

It’s a sign that housing might be unaffordable in the area or that lower-income residents may be struggling with rent.

Data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

📊 Education Levels in ZIP Code 43130

Less than High School: 12,626 people (28.6%)

Includes adults who did not complete high school.

High School Graduate or GED: 17,356 people (39.3%)

Includes adults whose highest education is a high school diploma or GED.

Some College or Associate Degree: 3,965 people (9%)

Includes adults who attended college without completing a bachelor’s degree (some college or associate degree).

Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 10,267 people (23.2%)

Includes adults with a bachelor’s degree or higher (bachelor’s, master’s, professional, or doctoral degree).

👥 Total Adults (25+): 44,214

ℹ️ Have questions about how these statistics are calculated? See our data methodology & FAQs

Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates (U.S. Census Bureau) — unemployment rate from BLS. Some values are derived metrics.