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 High-density area
- $57,565
- Median income Below-median income area
- $178,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 19.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43701 (Zanesville, OH) rose +4.3% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.9 in 2023 to 201.3 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $31,862. The poverty rate is 16.5%, with unemployment at 4.7%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $178,400 (10% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $826; 63.4% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muskingum County, so 43701 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
229 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
183 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
174 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
167 establishments
- Construction
Construction
103 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 43701?
40.1
Median Age
48.3%
Male
51.7%
Female
0.8%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$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
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
25,854housing units
25,854
Total Housing Units
23,042
Occupied Units
2,812
Vacant Units
2.41
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$178,400
Median Home Value
-10% vs state ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 43701 vs 43734 →
ZIP 43701 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43701
Zanesville (43701)
55,643 residents
- 43777 4,714
Roseville (43777)
4,714 residents
- 43771 2,007
Philo (43771)
2,007 residents
- 43734 1,171
Duncan Falls (43734)
1,171 residents
- 43802 1,075
Adamsville (43802)
1,075 residents
- 43735 499
East Fultonham (43735)
499 residents
- 43738 164
Fultonham (43738)
164 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43701 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43701 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43734
Duncan Falls (43734)
$113,000 median income
- 43738
Fultonham (43738)
$83,750 median income
- 43802
Adamsville (43802)
$71,875 median income
- 43701
Zanesville (43701)
$57,565 median income
- 43777
Roseville (43777)
$53,906 median income
- 43771
Philo (43771)
$52,708 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43701, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (55,643 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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