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 Moderate-density area
- $65,427
- Median income Near-median income area
- $179,400
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 16.6%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43821 (Dresden, OH) rose +1.2% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 202.4 in 2023 to 204.8 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $35,831. The poverty rate is 8.1%, with unemployment at 2.8%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $179,400 (9% below the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $926; 75.6% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Muskingum County, so 43821 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 43821
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Dresden, OH
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$35,831
Per Capita Income
8.1%
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
27.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43821 ranks among Ohio ZIPs
Dresden, 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)
$65,427 40th percentile higher than 40% 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
1,805housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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
Want a side-by-side? Compare 43821 vs 43842 →
ZIP 43821 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43812
Coshocton (43812)
19,061 residents
- 43830 6,158
Nashport (43830)
6,158 residents
- 43821 4,327
Dresden (43821)
4,327 residents
- 43802 1,075
Adamsville (43802)
1,075 residents
- 43811 829
Conesville (43811)
829 residents
- 43842 355
Trinway (43842)
355 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43821 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43821 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43830
Nashport (43830)
$88,346 median income
- 43842
Trinway (43842)
$73,328 median income
- 43802
Adamsville (43802)
$71,875 median income
- 43821
Dresden (43821)
$65,427 median income
- 43812
Coshocton (43812)
$52,904 median income
- 43811
Conesville (43811)
$35,897 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43821, 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 (4,327 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 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.
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