ZIP Code 43734

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Duncan Falls · Muskingum County · Ohio

Population
1,171

118/sq mi

Median income
$113,000

▲ 48% vs US

higher than 88% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$226,200

▼ 19% vs US

higher than 51% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
39.6%

Median age 48.3

Land area
9.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 43734 in Duncan Falls, Ohio has a population of 1,171. The median household income is $113,000, which is 48% above the national average. Median home value is $226,200, 19% below the US average. 39.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 43734 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 9.9 square miles in Duncan Falls, Muskingum County, Ohio. The area is home to 1,171 residents, producing a population density of 118 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43734 against Ohio and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43734 sits at $113,000 (55% above the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $50,740. The poverty rate stands at 4.6% and the unemployment rate at 0.0%. On housing, the median home value is $226,200 (15% above the state average) with median rent at per month, and 95.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43734 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 39.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 48.3, and the average commute is . We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muskingum County, so you can benchmark 43734 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 43734

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43734.

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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

1,171

Population

9.9

Area (sq mi)

118

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43734?

48.3

Median Age

40.2%

Male

59.8%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 96.7%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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

$50,740

Per Capita Income

4.6%

Poverty Rate

0.0%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 67.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%

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

What does housing look like?

666

Total Housing Units

612

Occupied Units

54

Vacant Units

2.56

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 95.8%
Renter 4.2%

$226,200

Median Home Value

+15% vs state

1979

Median Year Built

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

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 Code City Population Distance
43771 Philo, OH 2,007 4.0 mi
43720 Blue Rock, OH 1,300 6.3 mi
43727 Chandlersville, OH 1,473 5.8 mi
43701 Zanesville, OH 55,643 7.2 mi
43767 Norwich, OH 1,443 10.3 mi

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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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Official Data Resources for Duncan Falls, OH

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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