| City: | Buckeye Lake, Ohio |
| County: | Licking County |
| Timezone: | Eastern (GMT -05:00) |
| Local Time: | 8:06:02 AM |
| Population: | 2,378 [See All] |
| Area Codes: | 220 / 740 |
| Classification: | PO Box |
| Coordinates: | 39.9330, -82.4754 |
| Land Area: | 1.502 sq mi |
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Buckeye Lake sits in central Ohio's Licking County, covering just under 2 square miles along the lake that shares its name. With 2,378 residents and 1,088 households, this lakeside community operates under a PO Box Only Zone designation. That means the 1,265 PO Boxes at the Buckeye Lake post office aren't just preferred, they're the only mail delivery option across this territory.
The post office maintains more boxes than local households (a 1.16 adoption rate). This pattern fits a lake community where seasonal residents, vacation renters, and surrounding area users all need mail access. Two rural carrier routes serve the area, delivering mail that arrives at the post office but not directly to individual homes.
Street names tell the lakeside story. Lakeview Drive, Dockside Drive, Lighthouse Lane, and Anchors Way reference the waterfront setting. Walnut Road dominates with 311 delivery records, while numbered streets (1st through 7th) form a traditional grid pattern. The mix of nautical names and established town streets shows a community that's both a vacation destination and a year-round home.
About 9% of housing units (127 of 1,438) are used seasonally. That's modest compared to exclusive vacation islands, but it still means summer brings a noticeable population bump. Median age of 46.7 years and median home values around $157,100 indicate a middle-class community with a mix of retirees and working families. Median household income sits at $82,750.
The population is 95% white (2,248 of 2,378 residents), with small Hispanic (289) and multiracial (91) communities. About 66% of occupied homes are owner-occupied (719 units), while 34% are rentals (369 units). The community includes 47 business establishments employing 406 people locally.
All mail must be addressed to a PO Box. Street addresses aren't valid for mail delivery in this ZIP code. The post office serves as the central hub where residents and visitors pick up their mail.
Street names combine lakeside references (Lakeview, Dockside, Lighthouse, Anchors Way) with traditional grid streets and nature names, showing both vacation and year-round character.
ZIP Code 43008 has 2,378 residents and 1,088 households (average 2.19 persons per household). The median age is 46.7 years, older than the state (39.8) and significantly older than the nation (38.8). The gender split is 50.1% male and 49.9% female, which is slightly higher than the state male share (49.0%). Largest groups are White (94.5%, much higher than the state average of 77.0% and well above the national average of 61.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.1%); Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1%, which is much lower than the national average (18.7%).
Explore More:Population Over TimeBy Age & GenderBy RaceBy GenderNativity & Citizenship
| 2020 Population: | 2,378Source: Census DHC |
| 2024 ACS Population Estimate: | 2,419Source: Census ACS |
| 2026 ZC Population Estimate: | 0Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Population Density: | 1,583.2 people per sq mile |
| Average Income: | $82,750Source: Census ACS |
| Households: | 1,088Source: Census DHC |
| Average House Value: | $157,100Source: Census ACS |
| Persons Per Household: | 2.19Source: Census DHC |
| Average Family Size: | 3.58Source: Census ACS |
| Group | 2010 | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Census ACS Population Estimate | -- | 2,327 | 2,286 | 2,456 | 2,430 | 2,445 | 2,506 | 2,619 | 2,614 | 2,640 | 2,689 | 2,428 | 2,365 | 2,419 |
| Decennial Census | 2,479 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2,378 | -- | -- | -- |
Median Age: 46.7
Male Median Age: 45.5
Female Median Age: 47.6
| Group | < 5 | 5-9 | 10-14 | 15-19 | 20-24 | 25-29 | 30-34 | 35-39 | 40-44 | 45-49 | 50-54 | 55-59 | 60-64 | 65-69 | 70-74 | 75-79 | 80-84 | 85+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 58 | 64 | 69 | 66 | 69 | 72 | 56 | 69 | 68 | 73 | 98 | 128 | 121 | 69 | 51 | 34 | 16 | 11 |
| Female | 54 | 64 | 52 | 55 | 65 | 62 | 59 | 69 | 60 | 94 | 100 | 117 | 96 | 88 | 70 | 32 | 26 | 23 |
| Total | 112 | 128 | 121 | 121 | 134 | 134 | 115 | 138 | 128 | 167 | 198 | 245 | 217 | 157 | 121 | 66 | 42 | 34 |
| White: | 2,248 | 97.15% |
| Black: | 15 | 0.65% |
| Hispanic:* | 27 | 1.17% |
| Asian: | 8 | 0.35% |
| American Indian: | 4 | 0.17% |
| Hawaiian: | 0 | 0% |
| Other: | 12 | 0.52% |
| Total: | 2,314 | 100% |
| Gender | Count | % | Median Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Males: | 1,192 | 50.13% | 45.5 years |
| Females: | 1,186 | 49.87% | 47.6 years |
| Total: | 2,378 | 100% | 46.7 years |
| Native, born in the United States: | 2,368 | 97.89% |
| Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen: | 43 | 1.78% |
| Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen: | 8 | 2.11% |
| Total Population: | 2,419 | 100% |
| Total Native Population: | 2,368 | 97.89% |
| Total Foreign-born Population: | 51 | 2.11% |
In 2023, the Median household income is $82,750, which is far above the state median ($69,680), is up $54,810 (196.2%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $38,646. Family households earn a median of $82,625 versus $71,417 for nonfamily households (a difference of $11,208). By gender, male median income is $57,589 and female is $57,986, which is far above the state female median ($50,654), with a current gap of $397 that has widened from 2011 to 2023. The labor-force participation rate is 67.6%, which is above the state rate (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 2.9%, which is considerably lower than the national rate (5.2%). The largest occupation group is Sales (42.0%).
Explore More:Income Over TimeHousehold IncomeEmployment StatusBy Occupation
| Income Type | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $27,940 | $27,736 | $27,663 | $28,422 | $29,107 | $39,961 | $41,654 | $46,854 | $44,104 | $52,198 | $63,152 | $62,250 | $82,750 |
| Median Family Income | $26,395 | $26,154 | $27,123 | $28,007 | $27,801 | $36,250 | $43,603 | $49,732 | $41,033 | $57,105 | $66,354 | $62,100 | $82,625 |
| Median NonFamily Income | $26,162 | $26,212 | $20,991 | $26,827 | $30,417 | $39,023 | $36,510 | $37,222 | $44,688 | $47,390 | $50,833 | $67,569 | $71,417 |
| Median Male Income | $31,765 | $31,493 | $25,673 | $25,329 | $27,632 | $39,028 | $39,722 | $37,324 | $43,529 | $39,261 | $39,427 | $45,452 | $57,589 |
| Median Female Income | $32,778 | $33,641 | $32,740 | $34,306 | $35,208 | $35,932 | $36,296 | $39,309 | $35,026 | $55,238 | $47,411 | $55,727 | $57,986 |
| Employed: | 1,392 | 65.60% |
| Unemployed: | 42 | 1.98% |
| Not In Labor Force: | 688 | 32.42% |
| Total: | 2,122 | 100% |
| Management, business, science, and arts: | 278 | 19.97% |
| Service: | 198 | 14.22% |
| Sales and Office: | 584 | 41.95% |
| Natural resources, construction, and maintenance: | 134 | 9.63% |
| Production, transportation, and material moving: | 198 | 14.22% |
| Total Civilian Employed Population: | 1,392 | 100% |
In 2023, the median home value is $157,100, which is well under the national median ($303,400), is up $87,000 (124.11%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $49,700. The median gross rent is $920, which is far less than the national median ($1,348), is up $339 (58.35%) since 2011 and above its 2019 pre-pandemic level by $224. Of occupied housing, owners make up 76.76% (69.72% with a mortgage, 30.28% free-and-clear) and renters 23.24% - making this ZIP Code more home ownership than the state and under national rental averages. The vacancy rate is 23.07%, which is much higher than the state rate (8.38%).
Explore More:Compare Home ValueHome Value Over TimeRent & Over TimeHousing Occupancy
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $70,100 | $79,200 | $74,100 | $81,200 | $59,300 | $85,500 | $98,600 | $102,200 | $107,400 | $104,100 | $120,400 | $126,800 | $157,100 |
| Less than $500: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $500 to $999: | 135 | 56.72% |
| $1,000 to $1,499: | 97 | 40.76% |
| $1,500 to $1,999: | 6 | 2.52% |
| $2,000 to $2,499: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $2,500 to $2,999: | 0 | 0.00% |
| $3,000 or more: | 0 | 0.00% |
| No Rent: | 0 | 0.00% |
| Total: | 238 | 100% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median Rent | $581 | $613 | $614 | $687 | $655 | $745 | $675 | $704 | $696 | $771 | $748 | $829 | $920 |
| Owner Occupied (with mortgage): | 548 | 53.52% |
| Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage): | 238 | 23.24% |
| Renter Occupied: | 238 | 23.24% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units: | 1,024 | 100% |
| Occupied Housing Units: | 1,024 | 76.93% |
| Vacant Housing Units (not graphed): | 307 | 23.07% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,331 | 100% |
| Single-Family Units: | 910 | 68.37% |
| Multi-Family Units: | 71 | 5.33% |
| Other Units: | 350 | 26.30% |
| Total Housing Units: | 1,331 | 100% |
In 2023, 13.40% of adults (25+) have a bachelor's degree or higher, which is far lower than the national rate (35.00%). High school or higher is 81.60%, which is markedly below the state rate (91.60%). The uninsured rate is 12.40%, which is markedly above the state rate (6.40%). Public coverage is 49.20%, which is well above the national rate (36.30%). The share of people in poverty is 9.40%, which is comparable to the national rate (8.70%), down 22.60 percentage points since 2011 and below its 2019 pre-pandemic level by 13.10 percentage points. This points to a pronounced improvement in local conditions - rising incomes, firmer consumer demand, and a stronger tax base. Among residents ages 3+, the largest enrollment group is elementary (34.80%). College enrollment is 23.60%, which is comparable to the national rate (26.70%), meaning the community mirrors broader higher-education participation.
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| Less than 9th grade: | 44 | 2.26% |
| 9th to 12th grade, no diploma: | 313 | 16.11% |
| High school graduate (includes equivalency): | 646 | 33.25% |
| Some college, no degree: | 452 | 23.26% |
| Associate's degree: | 227 | 11.68% |
| Bachelor's degree: | 143 | 7.36% |
| Graduate or professional degree: | 118 | 6.07% |
| Total: | 1,943 | 100% |
| High school or higher: | 1,586 | 81.63% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher: | 261 | 13.43% |
| Private Insurance: | 1,348 | 47.50% |
| Public Insurance: | 1,190 | 41.93% |
| No Insurance: | 300 | 10.57% |
| Total: | 2,838 | 100% |
| Has Health Insurance: | 2,538 | 89.43% |
| Group | 2011 | 2102 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % of People in Poverty | 32.0% | 29.4% | 25.1% | 22.6% | 18.2% | 15.8% | 15.1% | 16.1% | 22.5% | 16.0% | 15.5% | 13.6% | 9.4% |
Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.
| Nursery School, Preschool: | 35 | 14.00% |
| Kindergarten: | 15 | 6.00% |
| Elementary school (grades 1-8): | 87 | 34.80% |
| High school (grades 9-12): | 54 | 21.60% |
| College or graduate school: | 59 | 23.60% |
| Total: | 250 | 100% |
| Early Childhood: | 50 | 20.00% |
| K-12 (Primary & Secondary School): | 156 | 62.40% |
ZIP Code 43008 supports both business and residential activity. According to the Business Census (2024), there are 51 business establishments, employing about 394 people with an annual payroll of $10,697,000.
| # Residential Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| # Business Mailboxes: | 0Source: USPS |
| Total Delivery Receptacles: | 1,334Source: USPS |
| Single Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| Multi Family Delivery Units: | 0Source: USPS |
| # of Businesses: | 51Source: CBP |
| 1st Quarter Payroll: | $2,531,000Source: CBP |
| Annual Payroll: | $10,697,000Source: CBP |
| # of Employees: | 394Source: CBP |
ZIP Code 43008 is located in Licking County, Ohio, within the Columbus, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 18140) and Ohio's 12nd Congressional District. This Metro area has a population of 2,151,847 people, about 0.11% of whom live in ZIP Code 43008. It covers 1.502 sq mi of land and a water area of 0.459 sq mi.
| CBSA Name: | Columbus, OHSource: Census |
| CBSA Number: | 18140Source: Census |
| CBSA Type: | MetroSource: Census |
| CBSA Division: | --Source: Census |
| CBSA Population: | 2,151,847Source: Census |
| MSA: | Columbus, OH MSASource: Census |
| Land Area: | 1.502 sq miSource: Census |
| Water Area: | 0.459 sq miSource: Census |
| Congressional District: | 12Source: USPS |
| Congressional Land Area: | 2271.91 sq miSource: Census |
| PMSA: | --Source: Census |
| Intro Date: | < 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com |
| Place FIPS Code: | 3909890Source: Census |
| Place Name: | Buckeye Lake village; OhioSource: Census |
We could not locate which school district 43008 belongs to, but we will update this once new district data is released. There are no public schools nor private schools with a mailing address in this ZIP Code. Listing Nearby schools instead. It also has 6 colleges, universities or post secondary education institutions nearby which would be a short commute to.
Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on January 1, 2026.