ZIP Code 43821
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Dresden · Muskingum County · Ohio
- Population
- 4,327
- Median income
- $65,427
- Median home value
- $179,400
- Bachelor's or higher
- 16.6%
- Land area
- 214.2 sq mi
20/sq mi
▼ 14% vs US
higher than 39% of US ZIPs
▼ 36% vs US
higher than 38% of US ZIPs
Median age 46.3
New York
ZIP code 43821 in Dresden, Ohio has a population of 4,327. The median household income is $65,427, which is 14% below the national average. Median home value is $179,400, 36% below the US average. 16.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43821 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 214.2 square miles in Dresden, Muskingum County, Ohio. The area is home to 4,327 residents, producing a population density of 20 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 43821 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43821 sits at $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%. On housing, the median home value is $179,400 (9% below the state average) with median rent at $926 per month, and 75.6% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43821 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 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 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 43821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43821.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
11 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
6 establishments
- Construction
Construction
5 establishments
- Transportation and warehousing
Transportation and warehousing
5 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, 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; HUD FMR + 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
Who lives in ZIP 43821?
46.3
Median Age
48.4%
Male
51.6%
Female
0.6%
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?
$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
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?
1,805
Total Housing Units
1,578
Occupied Units
227
Vacant Units
2.53
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$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.
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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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