43008 ZIP Code — Buckeye Lake, OH

Licking County, Ohio

ZIP code 43008 is located in Buckeye Lake, Ohio, within Licking County. It covers approximately 1.50 square miles and serves a population of 2,365 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43008

The housing stock consists of a higher-than-average concentration of mobile homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $126,800. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 73%.

Median household income is $62,250. SNAP benefit usage at 24% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 39% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is sales and office, with manufacturing as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 10% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 33%.

Overall, ZIP code 43008 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

2,365

population

1.50

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43008 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43008

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43008. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Buckeye Lake	Acceptable

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,365
Population density	1,577 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	1.50 sq mi
Water area	0.46 sq mi
Latitude	39.9330
Longitude	-82.4754
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	37.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	23.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	6.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,365

Population

1,577

People per sq mi

49.5

Median age

$62,250

Median household income

$36,922

Per capita income

$126,800

Median home value

$829

Median monthly rent

72.6%

Home ownership

16.9%

Poverty rate

1.8%

Unemployment

1,116

Housing units

10.3%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

20–24

121

25–34

158

123

35–44

160

184

45–54

240

55–59

133

60–64

174

106

65–74

138

107

75–84

139

85+

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Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	295	12.5%
18 and over	2,070	87.5%
65 and over	507	21.4%
Median age	49.5 years

Race & ethnicity

White 96.6%

Two or more races 3.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%

Group	Count	%
White	2,285	96.6%
Two or more races	76	3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	4	0.2%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	45.4%	37.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	32.5%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	20.7%	23.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	1.4%	6.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 5.0%

$10k–$15k 5.3%

$15k–$25k 9.9%

$25k–$35k 7.2%

$35k–$50k 7.1%

$50k–$75k 23.8%

$75k–$100k 12.6%

$100k–$150k 13.8%

$150k–$200k 15.2%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	5.0%
$10k–$15k	5.3%
$15k–$25k	9.9%
$25k–$35k	7.2%
$35k–$50k	7.1%
$50k–$75k	23.8%
$75k–$100k	12.6%
$100k–$150k	13.8%
$150k–$200k	15.2%
Median income	$62,250

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 27.4%

$50k–$100k 20.9%

$100k–$150k 7.8%

$150k–$200k 8.0%

$200k–$300k 10.4%

$300k–$500k 5.0%

$500k–$1M 19.2%

$1M+ 1.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$126,800
Median rent / month	$829
Owner occupied	72.6%
Renter occupied	27.4%
Vacant	24.8%
Single-family detached	61.5%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	29.2%
Median rooms	5.2
Avg household size (owned)	2.14

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	4.1%
2010–2019	1.6%
2000–2009	15.6%
1990–1999	10.8%
1980–1989	11.0%
1970–1979	19.0%
1960–1969	2.8%
1950–1959	6.7%
1940–1949	9.9%
1939 or earlier	18.3%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.0%
1 bedroom	10.9%
2 bedrooms	26.0%
3 bedrooms	57.6%
4 bedrooms	4.5%
5+ bedrooms	1.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	7.8%
1 vehicle	24.8%
2 vehicles	48.8%
3 or more	18.6%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	58.5%
Electricity	32.6%
Propane / LP gas	3.2%
Fuel oil	1.4%
Wood	4.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	488	46.2%
Cohabiting couple	178	16.8%
Male householder, no spouse	152	14.4%
Female householder, no spouse	239	22.6%
Households with children under 18	180	17.0%
Households with seniors (65+)	358	33.9%
Average household size	2.24

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	29.7%	35.0%
Married	51.1%	42.6%
Separated	2.0%	4.2%
Widowed	3.7%	8.5%
Divorced	13.4%	9.7%

Education

Less than 9th grade 3.3%

Some HS, no diploma 15.1%

HS graduate 35.5%

Some college, no degree 23.4%

Associate's degree 12.5%

Bachelor's degree 6.6%

Graduate / professional 3.7%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	81.6%
Bachelor's or higher	10.3%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	1	0.4%
Kindergarten	18	7.0%
Elementary school	111	43.4%
High school	97	37.9%
College / grad school	29	11.3%

Employment

Industry of employment

Finance & real estate 24.3%

Manufacturing 18.8%

Retail trade 15.1%

Education & healthcare 12.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 10.8%

Transportation & utilities 7.0%

Public administration 4.0%

Agriculture & mining 2.2%

Construction 1.9%

Other services 1.8%

Information 1.6%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	13.5%
Service	9.4%
Sales & office	47.4%
Natural resources & construction	9.0%
Production & transportation	20.7%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	88.2%
Government	9.0%
Self-employed	2.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	87.0%
Carpool	0.0%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	1.5%
Work from home	6.2%
Other means	5.3%
Avg commute (minutes)	23.2

Poverty

All people 16.9%

Under 18 years 47.1%

18 and over 12.6%

Married-couple families 9.2%

Female-led households 26.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	39.4%
Retirement income	16.0%
Supplemental Security	8.0%
Cash public assistance	5.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	23.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	36.3%
High cholesterol	33.1%
Diabetes	13.0%
Heart disease	7.5%
Stroke	3.7%
Asthma	11.5%
Arthritis	30.0%
Kidney disease	3.2%
Pulmonary disease	11.1%
Cancer	6.3%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	27.9%
Binge drinking	18.3%
No physical activity	30.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.4%
Depression	26.5%
Fair or poor health	19.2%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	13.0%
No health insurance	13.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	75.7%
Visited dentist	58.4%
Cholesterol screening	86.5%
Teeth loss	18.9%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	223	10.8%

Disability	%
Any disability	32.8%
Under 18	33.6%
18–64 years	26.5%
65 and over	51.9%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	59.6%
Public insurance	52.3%
No insurance	9.1%
Uninsured under 19	0.0%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,331	98.6%
Spanish	13	0.6%
Other Indo-European	13	0.6%
Asian & Pacific Islander	0	0.0%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,346	99.2%
Born in same state	2,346	99.2%
Born in different state	2,095	88.6%
Foreign born	0	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	19	0.8%
Not a US citizen	13	68.4%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	470	19.9%
Italian	392	16.6%
English	100	4.2%

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	68	2.9%
Polish	4	0.2%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	44.7%
Internet access	94.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43008

What city is ZIP code 43008 in?

ZIP code 43008 is primarily assigned to Buckeye Lake, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43008 in?

ZIP code 43008 falls within Licking County, Ohio.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 43008?

10% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43008?

17% of residents in ZIP code 43008 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

Does ZIP code 43008 have a large retiree population?

39% of households in ZIP code 43008 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

Does ZIP code 43008 have a large veteran population?

11% of civilians in ZIP code 43008 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What timezone is ZIP code 43008 in?

ZIP code 43008 observes the EST timezone.