Lancaster
City in Fairfield County, Ohio
Lancaster is a city in Fairfield County, Ohio, with 40,552 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 879 ft (268 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hamburg, 6.2 miles SW.
- 40,552residents (2020 Census)
- 879 ftelevation · 268 m
- 19.5 sq miland area · 50.4 km²
- 2,085 / sq mipopulation density
- 43130ZIP code
About Lancaster
Lancaster (locally LANK-(ə-)stər) is a city in Fairfield County, Ohio, and its county seat. The population was 40,552 at the 2020 United States census, making it Ohio's 30th largest city, having surpassed Warren and Findlay due to its own growth while the latter two cities declined. The city is near the Hocking River in the south-central part of the state, about 33 miles (53 km) southeast of Columbus and 38 miles (61 km) southwest of Zanesville. It is part of the Columbus metropolitan area.
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Living in Lancaster
- Median household income
- $59,133
- Median home value
- $193,900
- Median rent
- $1,083/mo
- Median age
- 37.4
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Lancaster had 40,552 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 40,552 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,085 per sq mi (805 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Lancaster at a glance
| State | Ohio (OH) |
|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 40,552 (2020) |
| Land area | 19.45 sq mi (50.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.06 sq mi (0.17 km²) |
| Elevation | 879 ft (268 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.7253° N, 82.6063° W |
| ZIP code | 43130 |
| Official website | ci.lancaster.oh.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3941720 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Lancaster
- Hamburg6.2 mi SW
- Sugar Grove7.3 mi SE
- Pleasantville7.4 mi NE
- Carroll7.5 mi NW
- Baltimore8.4 mi N
- Thurston8.6 mi N
- West Rushville8.7 mi E
- Amanda8.9 mi SW
- Hide-A-Way Hills8.9 mi SE
- Bremen9.5 mi E
- Rushville9.7 mi E
- Rockbridge10.5 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Lancaster
What county is Lancaster in?
Lancaster is in Fairfield County, Ohio.
What is the population of Lancaster, OH?
40,552 people lived in Lancaster at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Lancaster, OH?
The ZIP code of Lancaster is 43130.
What is the elevation of Lancaster?
879 feet (268 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Lancaster?
Hamburg (6.2 mi), Sugar Grove (7.3 mi), Pleasantville (7.4 mi), Carroll (7.5 mi), Baltimore (8.4 mi).
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