ZIP Code · OH

ZIP 43130

Part of Lancaster, OH

Pop. 62,933·Fairfield County·162nd most expensive ZIP in Ohio

Median rent (all units)

$1,226/mo

Year-over-Year

+4.8%

Month-over-Month

+0.3%

vs US Median

-$706

Reported rents

Stable (Monthly)

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ZIP 43130 · $1,226

More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,932/mo

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Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio

$910

1 BR

$980

2 BR

$1,170

3 BR

$1,400

4 BR+

$1,580

Research median

$1,170/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

Rent trends

12-month history

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

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What the numbers show

Cheapest month to sign

February. Asking rents in ZIP 43130 usually run 2.1% below trend in February and 1.5% above it in July, about $44 a month apart at today's median. Based on 5 years of data.

Compared with the peak

Rent in ZIP 43130 is at its highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2021.

Past year vs. the rest of Ohio

Rent in ZIP 43130 changed +4.8% over the year to September 2026. Across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks, the typical change was +3.8%.

Recent direction

Rent has risen 4 months in a row, and rose in 9 of the last 12 months.

What a typical income covers

30% of the median household income ($72,153) is $1,804 a month. That covers HUD's Fair Market Rent for up to a 4-bedroom ($1,580).

From Zillow's monthly rent index (ZORI) for ZIP 43130. The seasonal pattern compares Zillow’s seasonally adjusted and unadjusted series. Income is the Census median household income (5-year estimates). Fair Market Rents are HUD’s, which include utilities.

Annual cost

$14,712/yr

At $1,226/mo median

Location

CityLancaster

StateOH

CountyFairfield County

Rent Market Meter

Landlord's Market

Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market

Rents are climbing (4.8% YoY), so leverage tilts toward landlords. Act sooner rather than later.

Based on rent-price momentum (+4.8% YoY, +0.3% MoM), not inventory.

Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43130 (Lancaster, OH) is majority owner-occupied, 23.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population

62,933

Median income

$72,153

Median age

40.1

Renters

32.2%

Age distribution

20.8%

23%

23.7%

13.3%

19.1%

Under 1820.8%

18–3423%

35–5423.7%

55–6413.3%

65+19.1%

Gender

50.4%

49.6%

Male50.4%

Female49.6%

Race & ethnicity

92.1%

White92.1%

Black2.4%

Hispanic2.5%

Other2.6%

Education (25+)

39.3%

29.9%

23.2%

No HS diploma7.6%

HS diploma39.3%

Some college29.9%

Bachelor's+23.2%

Housing tenure

67.8%

32.2%

Owner67.8%

Renter32.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2022 vs 2026

How ZIP 43130 in Lancaster, OH has changed in 5 years

Rent

$912 → $1,226

up 34.4%

Income

$60,774 → $72,153

up 18.7%

Population

61,558 → 62,933

up 2.2%

Renter share

31.5% → 32.2%

+0.7 pts

Bachelor's+

22.1% → 23.2%

+1.1 pts

The median rent in ZIP 43130 in Lancaster, OH stood at $912 in 2022 and currently runs about $1,226, reflecting a 34.4% increase over the period. Census figures show median household income at $72,153 today, compared with $60,774 five years earlier. That spread, with rent up faster than earnings, points to a tougher affordability environment than five years ago. The population has grown by 2.2% since 2021, moving from about 61,558 residents to roughly 62,933. The combined trend lines point to a market that has changed measurably from where it stood in early 2022.

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Last updated: October 17, 2026

ZIP code 43130 covers Lancaster, OH. The median rent here is $1,226/mo as of October 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $980/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,170/mo.

At 20% of local median household income ($72,153/yr), ZIP 43130 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 4.8% over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43130?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (about $24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,226/mo in ZIP 43130. The local median household income is $72,153/yr, so the typical household meets that bar.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43130?

Rent in ZIP 43130 has risen 4.8% over the past year as of September 2026. That is the highest level since Zillow's records here began in September 2021.

When is the cheapest time to rent in ZIP 43130?

Asking rents in ZIP 43130 are usually lowest in February, about 2.1% below their yearly trend, and highest in July, about 1.5% above it. At today's median that is a gap of roughly $44 a month. This pattern comes from 5 years of Zillow rent data.

How does ZIP 43130 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43130 is one of the more affordable among Ohio ZIP codes for rent, ranking #162 of 229 at $1,226/mo. Over the year to September 2026, rent in ZIP 43130 changed +4.8%, against a typical +3.8% across the 190 Ohio ZIP codes Zillow tracks.