Zanesville, OH — Demographics & Statistics
ZIP code 43701 serves a portion of Zanesville, Ohio, within Muskingum County. This community is home to approximately 26,477 residents, with a median age of 29.4 years. The median household income of $62,851 sits below the national median of $67,521, while median home values of $458,812 are above the national average of $301,500. The area has a owner-majority housing profile, with 68% owner-occupied and 32% renter-occupied units. Cost of living in this part of Zanesville is lower than the national baseline, with an index of 93 (100 = national average). With a college-education rate of 16% and an unemployment rate of 4.8%, 43701 reflects the economic character of Muskingum County in Ohio.
| Category | Statistic | Value | vs. National Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | Total Population | 26,477 | — |
| Population | Density (per sq mi) | 18,509 | — |
| Economics | Median Household Income | $62,851 | ↓ 7% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Median Home Value | $458,812 | ↑ 52% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Cost of Living Index | 93 | ↓ Lower than avg |
| Economics | Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ↑ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Economics | Below Poverty Line | 8.1% | ↓ 29% vs nat'l avg |
| Education | College Educated (25+) | 16% | ↓ 54% vs nat'l avg |
| Demographics | Median Age | 29.4 yrs | ↓ 23% vs nat'l avg |
| Housing | Owner-Occupied | 68% | — |
| Housing | Renter-Occupied | 32% | — |
| Housing | Total Housing Units | 13,768 | — |