Duncan Falls, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43734
Muskingum County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 1,171
- 118/sq mi High-density area
- $113,000
- Median income Above-median income area
- $226,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 39.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Above-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Duncan Falls pairs an upper-quartile household income with above-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 12%
- household income, US ZIPs
- Top 49%
- home value, US ZIPs
- 118
- people per sq mi
- 96%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43734 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 43734 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Duncan Falls, Muskingum County, Ohio, home to just 1,171 residents across 9.9 square miles, a density of 118 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43734 skews affluent, with a median household income of $113,000 (55% above the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $50,740. Both reported hardship measures are comparatively low in absolute terms: poverty is 4.6% and unemployment is 0.0%. Median home value is $226,200 (15% above the average Ohio ZIP); 95.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muskingum County, so 43734 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 43734
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Duncan Falls, OH
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43734.
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
7 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
7 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
5 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 43734, Duncan Falls, 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
1,171
Population
9.9
Area (sq mi)
118
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43734?
48.3
Median Age
40.2%
Male
59.8%
Female
0.0%
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?
$113,000
Median Household Income
+55% vs state ZIP avg
$50,740
Per Capita Income
4.6%
Poverty Rate
0.0%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 43734 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Duncan Falls, OH household income vs. every Ohio ZIP code
Median household income among 1,127 reporting Ohio ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$113,000 Top 6% higher than 94% of 1,127 Ohio ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Ohio ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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
666housing units
666
Total Housing Units
612
Occupied Units
54
Vacant Units
2.56
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$226,200
Median Home Value
+15% vs state ZIP avg
1979
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
+16.9%
YoY Change (2021)
175
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+75%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43734 have increased 16.9% over the past year (2021). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +75% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | +4.7% | 134 |
| 2018 | +3.0% | 138 |
| 2019 | -1.6% | 136 |
| 2020 | +10.2% | 150 |
| 2021 | +16.9% | 175 |
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 2021. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 24 business establishments in ZIP 43734, employing approximately 158 people with a combined annual payroll of $3,162,000.
24
Businesses
158
Employees
$3.2M
Annual Payroll
3
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation and food services | 7 | 29.2% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 7 | 29.2% |
| Retail trade | 5 | 20.8% |
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 43734 vs 43771 →
ZIP 43734 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
- 43771 2,007
Philo (43771)
2,007 residents
- 43727 1,473
Chandlersville (43727)
1,473 residents
- 43767 1,443
Norwich (43767)
1,443 residents
- 43720 1,300
Blue Rock (43720)
1,300 residents
- 43734 1,171
Duncan Falls (43734)
1,171 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43734 ranks #6 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43734 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
- 43767
Norwich (43767)
$75,580 median income
- 43701
Zanesville (43701)
$57,565 median income
- 43727
Chandlersville (43727)
$57,373 median income
- 43771
Philo (43771)
$52,708 median income
- 43720
Blue Rock (43720)
$52,500 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43734 ranks the highest 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 43734, 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 (1,171 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 43734 in?
ZIP code 43734 (Duncan Falls) 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 43734?
ZIP code 43734 in Duncan Falls, OH has a population of 1,171 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43734?
The median household income in ZIP 43734 is $113,000, which is 48% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43734?
The median home value in ZIP 43734 is $226,200, which is 19% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43734?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43734 is White at 96.7%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43734?
ZIP code 43734 has 24 business establishments employing approximately 158 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43734?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43734 are: Accommodation and food services (7), Other services (except public administration) (7), Retail trade (5). There are 3 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43734?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43734 increased by 16.9% in 2021. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 75%. 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 43734?
In ZIP code 43734, 67.3% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 39.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43734?
In ZIP code 43734, approximately 95.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 4.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43734?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43734 is 4.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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