PlainZIP

Dresden, OH · standard

ZIP Code 43821

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

4,327
20/sq mi
$65,427
Median income
$179,400
Median home value
16.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Dresden pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

39th pct
household income, US ZIPs
38th pct
home value, US ZIPs
20
people per sq mi
76%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43821 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 43821 covers 214.2 square miles in Dresden, Muskingum County, Ohio (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 4,327 residents on file, a density of 20 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.

ZIP 43821 reports a modest median household income of $65,427 (10% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $35,831. The poverty rate stands at 8.1% and the unemployment rate at 2.8%. The typical home here is valued at $179,400 (9% below the state average); renters pay a median of $926 monthly, and 75.6% of units are owner-occupied.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 16.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 46.3, and the average commute is 28 minutes. We also surface 5 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Muskingum County, so you can benchmark 43821 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 43821

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dresden, OH

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43821.

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 43821, Dresden, 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

4,327

Population

214.2

Area (sq mi)

20

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 43821?

46.3

Median Age

48.4%

Male

51.6%

Female

0.6%

Foreign-Born

White 95.3%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 2.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%

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?

$65,427

Median Household Income

-10% vs state

$35,831

Per Capita Income

8.1%

Poverty Rate

2.8%

Unemployment Rate

27.6 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 43821 ranks nationally

Dresden, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$65,427 39th percentile higher than 39% 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%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $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 58.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.6%

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

What does housing look like?

1,805

Total Housing Units

1,578

Occupied Units

227

Vacant Units

2.53

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 75.6%
Renter 24.4%

$179,400

Median Home Value

-9% vs state

$926

Median Rent

1983

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

+1.2%

YoY Change (2024)

205

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+105%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 43821 have increased 1.2% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +105% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +3.9% 137
2021 +13.4% 155
2022 +21.2% 188
2023 +7.8% 202
2024 +1.2% 205

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 50 business establishments in ZIP 43821, employing approximately 265 people with a combined annual payroll of $14,432,000.

50

Businesses

265

Employees

$14.4M

Annual Payroll

7

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 11 22.0%
Other services (except public administration) 6 12.0%
Construction 5 10.0%
Transportation and warehousing 5 10.0%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 5 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 5 10.0%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 3 6.0%

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 43821 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 43821 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

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

ZIP 43821 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 43821 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
43842 Trinway, OH 355 0.3 mi
43811 Conesville, OH 829 5.3 mi
43802 Adamsville, OH 1,075 8.3 mi
43830 Nashport, OH 6,158 9.0 mi
43812 Coshocton, OH 19,061 11.4 mi

More ZIP Codes in Muskingum County

43701 standard
Zanesville, OH
Pop: 55,643
43830 standard
Nashport, OH
Pop: 6,158
43762 standard
New Concord, OH
Pop: 5,413
43777 standard
Roseville, OH
Pop: 4,714
43771 standard
Philo, OH
Pop: 2,007
43727 standard
Chandlersville, OH
Pop: 1,473

Related Areas

Muskingum County Dresden, OH Ohio

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 43821 in? ▼
ZIP code 43821 (Dresden) 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 43821? ▼
ZIP code 43821 in Dresden, OH has a population of 4,327 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43821? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 43821 is $65,427, which is 14% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43821? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 43821 is $179,400, which is 36% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43821? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 43821 is White at 95.3%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 0.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43821? ▼
ZIP code 43821 has 50 business establishments employing approximately 265 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43821? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43821 are: Retail trade (11), Other services (except public administration) (6), Construction (5). There are 7 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43821? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43821 increased by 1.2% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 105%. 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 43821? ▼
In ZIP code 43821, 58.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 16.6% 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 43821? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43821 is 27.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43821? ▼
In ZIP code 43821, approximately 75.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 24.4% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43821? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43821 is 8.1% 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.