Lancaster, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Lancaster? Because it is located in Fairfield County, the combined sales tax rate is 6.75%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Lancaster's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Fairfield County & transit1.00%
- Total you pay6.75%
Lancaster sits in Fairfield County, so its combined rate is 6.75% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.00% in Fairfield County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Lancaster, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.38 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Lancaster no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Lancaster has a population of about 39,766, making it the 28th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Fairfield County, and its 1 ZIP code falls inside that county, so every address in Lancaster is taxed at 6.75%.
Lancaster ZIP codes at 6.75%
- 43130
How Lancaster compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Lancaster |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | — | Fairfield | 6.75% | — |
| Reynoldsburg | 20.1 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | +1.25% |
| Gahanna | 25.8 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | +1.25% |
| Newark | 26 mi | Licking | 7.25% | +0.50% |
| Columbus | 27.2 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | +1.25% |
Every nearby city charges the same as Lancaster or more — Reynoldsburg in Franklin County is 1.25% higher. Crossing a county line to shop will not save you tax here.
Calculate tax in Lancaster
Calculate Ohio Sales Tax
Ohio · 2026 tax year · all 88 countiesCalculate total cost and exact Ohio state + county tax on your pre-tax purchase.
An official 2026 estimate based on Ohio Department of Taxation rate schedules (R.C. 5739.02). Actual checkout receipts round intermediate fractions per R.C. 5739.025.
Lancaster sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (6.75%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.34 | $5.34 |
| $10.00 | $0.68 | $10.68 |
| $25.00 | $1.69 | $26.69 |
| $50.00 | $3.38 | $53.38 |
| $100.00 | $6.75 | $106.75 |
| $500.00 | $33.75 | $533.75 |
| $1,000.00 | $67.50 | $1,067.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Lancaster. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 6.75%.
Lancaster sales tax FAQ
Statutory guidance reconciled against official Ohio Department of Taxation regulations, county permissive levies, and R.C. 5739 sourcing rules.
The combined sales tax rate in Lancaster is 6.75% in 2026. This is based on its location in Fairfield County, which adds a 1.00% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 6.75%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Lancaster is $6.75, for a total of $106.75.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Lancaster. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 6.75%.
Lancaster covers 1 ZIP code (43130), and all of them fall in Fairfield County, so every one is taxed at 6.75%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
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