44843 ZIP Code — Lucas, OH

Richland County, Ohio

ZIP code 44843 is located in Lucas, Ohio, within Richland County. It covers approximately 27.39 square miles and serves a population of 2,686 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 419/567.

About ZIP code 44843

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $168,800. Owner-occupancy is high at 91%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $85,595. The poverty rate of 5% is below the national average. 36% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 23 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 25% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 44843 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

2,686

population

27.39

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

44843 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 44843

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 44843. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Lucas	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

44864 Perrysville (5.3 mi) 44907 Mansfield (6.6 mi) 44905 Mansfield (6.6 mi) 44902 Mansfield (7 mi) 44813 Bellville (7.9 mi) 44904 Mansfield (8.6 mi) 44903 Mansfield (8.7 mi) 44903 Mansfield (8.7 mi) 44842 Loudonville (9.9 mi) 44906 Mansfield (10.4 mi) 44906 Mansfield (10.4 mi) 44805 Ashland (12.5 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	2,686
Population density	98 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	139

Geography
Land area	27.39 sq mi
Water area	0.10 sq mi
Latitude	40.6936
Longitude	-82.4087
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	419/567

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	50.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	33.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	14.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.0%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

2,686

Population

People per sq mi

41.2

Median age

$85,595

Median household income

$39,977

Per capita income

$168,800

Median home value

$712

Median monthly rent

90.5%

Home ownership

4.7%

Poverty rate

6.1%

Unemployment

1,090

Housing units

24.9%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

115

Under 5

5–9

10–14

15–19

133

20–24

106

169

25–34

135

192

35–44

153

175

45–54

139

55–59

60–64

230

65–74

184

126

75–84

100

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	512	19.1%
18 and over	2,174	80.9%
65 and over	663	24.7%
Median age	41.2 years

Race & ethnicity

White 89.8%

Two or more races 5.5%

Hispanic or Latino 2.1%

Black or African American 1.8%

Other race 0.5%

Asian 0.3%

Group	Count	%
White	2,463	89.8%
Two or more races	151	5.5%
Hispanic or Latino	58	2.1%
Black or African American	50	1.8%
Other race	14	0.5%
Asian	8	0.3%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	33.1%	50.6%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	48.1%	33.5%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	15.1%	14.0%	20.0%
Over $200k	3.7%	2.0%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.4%

$15k–$25k 6.7%

$25k–$35k 7.7%

$35k–$50k 12.3%

$50k–$75k 12.9%

$75k–$100k 26.7%

$100k–$150k 24.7%

$150k–$200k 3.2%

$200k+ 4.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.4%
$15k–$25k	6.7%
$25k–$35k	7.7%
$35k–$50k	12.3%
$50k–$75k	12.9%
$75k–$100k	26.7%
$100k–$150k	24.7%
$150k–$200k	3.2%
$200k+	4.4%
Median income	$85,595

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 3.5%

$50k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 31.6%

$150k–$200k 13.1%

$200k–$300k 25.4%

$300k–$500k 14.7%

$500k–$1M 1.0%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$168,800
Median rent / month	$712
Owner occupied	90.5%
Renter occupied	9.5%
Vacant	3.4%
Single-family detached	92.9%
Large apartment buildings	0.0%
Mobile homes	0.0%
Median rooms	6.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.33

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	1.7%
1990–1999	6.6%
1980–1989	14.2%
1970–1979	24.8%
1960–1969	10.1%
1950–1959	14.2%
1940–1949	0.0%
1939 or earlier	22.1%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.5%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	11.9%
3 bedrooms	63.2%
4 bedrooms	14.8%
5+ bedrooms	6.0%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	0.3%
1 vehicle	28.2%
2 vehicles	32.5%
3 or more	38.9%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	31.8%
Electricity	28.0%
Propane / LP gas	12.6%
Fuel oil	8.5%
Wood	19.1%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	625	53.9%
Cohabiting couple	62	5.3%
Male householder, no spouse	327	28.2%
Female householder, no spouse	145	12.5%
Households with children under 18	280	24.2%
Households with seniors (65+)	407	35.1%
Average household size	2.32

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	26.7%	16.9%
Married	52.4%	63.1%
Separated	0.0%	0.2%
Widowed	4.0%	14.3%
Divorced	16.9%	5.6%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 4.2%

HS graduate 45.2%

Some college, no degree 14.7%

Associate's degree 9.9%

Bachelor's degree 14.0%

Graduate / professional 11.0%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	94.7%
Bachelor's or higher	24.9%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	2	0.4%
Kindergarten	8	1.8%
Elementary school	221	49.7%
High school	117	26.3%
College / grad school	97	21.8%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.1%

Manufacturing 19.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 16.1%

Retail trade 11.2%

Transportation & utilities 10.8%

Construction 6.5%

Other services 5.9%

Public administration 4.3%

Wholesale trade 2.7%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Professional & management 1.0%

Finance & real estate 0.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	26.9%
Service	21.3%
Sales & office	18.7%
Natural resources & construction	16.8%
Production & transportation	16.4%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	79.2%
Government	13.4%
Self-employed	6.5%
Unpaid family workers	1.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	85.8%
Carpool	10.7%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	0.0%
Work from home	3.5%
Other means	0.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	22.5

Poverty

All people 4.7%

Under 18 years 8.8%

18 and over 3.7%

Married-couple families 4.8%

Female-led households 5.6%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	35.7%
Retirement income	26.4%
Supplemental Security	4.1%
Cash public assistance	1.1%
Food stamps / SNAP	2.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	36.4%
High blood pressure	34.0%
High cholesterol	33.2%
Diabetes	10.6%
Heart disease	6.6%
Stroke	3.0%
Asthma	9.6%
Arthritis	25.5%
Kidney disease	2.7%
Pulmonary disease	8.1%
Cancer	6.9%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.2%
Binge drinking	17.3%
No physical activity	24.0%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	33.3%
Depression	22.9%
Fair or poor health	13.3%
Poor mental health	15.1%
Poor physical health	9.8%
No health insurance	11.3%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.2%
Visited dentist	65.7%
Cholesterol screening	89.7%
Teeth loss	13.3%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	140	6.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	10.5%
Under 18	2.3%
18–64 years	5.7%
65 and over	27.8%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	76.1%
Public insurance	34.6%
No insurance	6.0%
Uninsured under 19	3.2%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	2,480	92.3%
Spanish	4	0.2%
Other Indo-European	0	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	4	0.2%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	2,680	99.8%
Born in same state	2,679	99.7%
Born in different state	2,297	85.5%
Foreign born	1	0.0%
Naturalized citizen	6	0.2%
Not a US citizen	6	100.0%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Italian	409	15.2%
French	238	8.9%
Arab	177	6.6%
English	49	1.8%

Ancestry	Count	%
Irish	34	1.3%
German	18	0.7%
Polish	3	0.1%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	43.1%
Internet access	92.5%

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

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 44843

What city is ZIP code 44843 in?

ZIP code 44843 is primarily assigned to Lucas, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 44843 in?

ZIP code 44843 falls within Richland County, Ohio.

Is ZIP code 44843 mostly owner-occupied?

91% of occupied units in ZIP code 44843 are owner-occupied, well above the national average.

Does ZIP code 44843 have a large retiree population?

36% of households in ZIP code 44843 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 44843?

The median home value in ZIP code 44843 is $168,800.

What is the population of ZIP code 44843?

ZIP code 44843 has an estimated population of 2,686 residents, with a density of 98 people per square mile.

What timezone is ZIP code 44843 in?

ZIP code 44843 observes the EST timezone.