The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43130 sells for about $235,359, or $166 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 38 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,109 a month.
ZIP 43130 — Lancaster
The housing market in 43130 remains competitive with a median sale price of $235,359, reflecting a modest year-over-year increase of 2.4%. Demand is supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Columbus market, though inventory remains tight, keeping days on market relatively low at 38 days.
This ZIP is well-suited for family buyers and commuters seeking more affordable housing options than those found in the immediate Columbus suburbs, while still maintaining access to regional employment.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 38 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.5% · poverty 10.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43130, Fairfield County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by Lancaster City Schools, which generally maintains a moderate rating profile within the regional context.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather patterns, including potential for severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near the Hocking River.
Economic momentum is driven by the proximity to the Columbus metropolitan area, with local employment anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors.
Property taxes are assessed by Fairfield County based on local millage rates, with an effective rate of approximately 0.9% for residential parcels in this ZIP.
Residents primarily commute via US-33, which provides a direct corridor to the Columbus employment core, typically requiring a 30-45 minute drive.
The area features access to Alley Park and the Hocking Valley region, offering extensive trails, fishing, and outdoor recreation, alongside local shopping districts in downtown Lancaster.
The rental market shows steady demand with a median asking rent of $1,700, reflecting the area's role as an affordable alternative to the Columbus urban core.
The local economy is supported by a mix of manufacturing, healthcare services, and retail, with significant influence from the broader Columbus regional labor market.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with US-33 serving as the primary arterial highway connecting the area to the Columbus metro region.
Development activity is focused on residential expansion on the periphery of Lancaster and ongoing revitalization efforts within the historic downtown core.
The Fairfield County Auditor's office manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates and sexennial reappraisals to determine market value for tax purposes.
Parcels in this ZIP are subject to Lancaster City School District taxes and various county-level levies for services such as emergency management and public health.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though homeowners should account for standard regional risks including wind and storm damage.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS tables for ZCTA 43130.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
- Legend Valley4.819.3 mi
- Olde Dutch4.414.3 mi
- National Trail Raceway4.617.8 mi
- Circleville Pumpkin Show4.619.4 mi
- BrewDog DogTap Columbus4.515.3 mi
- Cantwell Cliffs4.811.5 mi
- Rising Park4.81.6 mi
- Slate Run Metro Park4.812.4 mi
- Rockbridge State Nature Preserve4.711.1 mi
- Hocking Hills Canopy Tours4.99.8 mi
- Otherworld4.619.4 mi
- Circleville Pumpkin Show4.619.4 mi
- Jack Pine Studio4.914.3 mi
- AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum4.52.3 mi
- AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum4.718.4 mi
- Cantwell Cliffs4.811.5 mi
- Rising Park4.81.6 mi
- Slate Run Metro Park4.812.4 mi
- Rockbridge State Nature Preserve4.711.1 mi
- Clear Creek Metro Park4.77.7 mi
- Buckeye Lake Yacht Club4.516.8 mi
- Fisher's Marina4.714.7 mi
- Pumpkin Vine Golf Course4.57.1 mi
- Meijer4.34.1 mi
- River Valley Mall3.82.3 mi
- Hocking Hills Market4.510.1 mi
- Peddlers Junction Vendor Mall - Lancaster Ohio4.30.9 mi
- Kohl's4.33 mi
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport4.325.3 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport4.419.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A large nature preserve offering hiking trails, fishing ponds, and picnic areas.
Historic district featuring local boutiques, restaurants, and cultural venues.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.