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Zanesville, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43701

Muskingum County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

55,643
119/sq mi
$57,565
Median income
$178,400
Median home value
19.1%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Zanesville pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.

25th pct
household income, US ZIPs
37th pct
home value, US ZIPs
119
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43701 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43701 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Zanesville, Muskingum County, Ohio, with 55,643 residents across 467.2 square miles, a density of 119 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43701 reports a modest median household income of $57,565 (21% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $31,862. Local economic indicators show a 16.5% poverty rate alongside 4.7% unemployment. On housing, the median home value is $178,400 (10% below the state average) with median rent at $826 per month, and 63.4% of occupied units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 19.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.1, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muskingum County, so you can benchmark 43701 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 43701

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Zanesville, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43701.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43701, Zanesville, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

55,643

Population

467.2

Area (sq mi)

119

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43701?

40.1

Median Age

48.3%

Male

51.7%

Female

0.8%

Foreign-Born

White 88.1%
African American 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 1.5%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$57,565

Median Household Income

-21% vs state

$31,862

Per Capita Income

16.5%

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Unemployment Rate

24.1 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43701 ranks nationally

Zanesville, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$57,565 25th percentile higher than 25% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

25,854

Total Housing Units

23,042

Occupied Units

2,812

Vacant Units

2.41

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$178,400

Median Home Value

-10% vs state

$826

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+4.3%

YoY Change (2024)

201

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+101%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43701 have increased 4.3% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +101% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.3% 135
2021 +13.2% 153
2022 +15.3% 177
2023 +9.3% 193
2024 +4.3% 201

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 1,352 business establishments in ZIP 43701, employing approximately 26,586 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,348,929,000.

1,352

Businesses

26,586

Employees

$1.3B

Annual Payroll

18

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 229 16.9%
Health care and social assistance 183 13.5%
Other services (except public administration) 174 12.9%
Accommodation and food services 167 12.3%
Construction 103 7.6%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 82 6.1%
Finance and insurance 78 5.8%
Manufacturing 58 4.3%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 58 4.3%
Wholesale trade 51 3.8%
Real estate and rental and leasing 42 3.1%
Transportation and warehousing 39 2.9%
Arts, entertainment, and recreation 25 1.9%
Information 23 1.7%
Management of companies and enterprises 13 1.0%
Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction 11 0.8%
Educational services 10 0.7%
Utilities 6 0.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP 43701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 43701 ranks #4 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
43734 Duncan Falls, OH 1,171 7.2 mi
43771 Philo, OH 2,007 9.0 mi
43735 East Fultonham, OH 499 9.4 mi
43777 Roseville, OH 4,714 11.0 mi
43738 Fultonham, OH 164 10.6 mi
43802 Adamsville, OH 1,075 11.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muskingum County

43830 standard
Nashport, OH
Pop: 6,158
43762 standard
New Concord, OH
Pop: 5,413
43777 standard
Roseville, OH
Pop: 4,714
43821 standard
Dresden, OH
Pop: 4,327
43771 standard
Philo, OH
Pop: 2,007
43727 standard
Chandlersville, OH
Pop: 1,473

Related Areas

Muskingum County Zanesville, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43701 in? ▼
ZIP code 43701 (Zanesville) is located in Muskingum County, Ohio. Muskingum County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/muskingum-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43701? ▼
ZIP code 43701 in Zanesville, OH has a population of 55,643 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43701? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43701 is $57,565, which is 25% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43701? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43701 is $178,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43701? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43701 is White at 88.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.5% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43701? ▼
ZIP code 43701 has 1,352 business establishments employing approximately 26,586 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43701? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43701 are: Retail trade (229), Health care and social assistance (183), Other services (except public administration) (174). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43701? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43701 increased by 4.3% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 101%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43701? ▼
In ZIP code 43701, 60.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 19.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 43701? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43701 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43701? ▼
In ZIP code 43701, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43701? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43701 is 16.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.