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Zanesville.
About
Life in Zanesville
Zanesville is a historic city in southeastern Ohio, where the Licking and Muskingum rivers meet, famous for its Y-shaped bridge. It's one of the least expensive places to live in the state: the median home value is $123,700, about 63% below the national median, and rent averages $821 a month. Zillow's estimate has risen about 32% in five years.
Zanesville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
24.1%
Foreign-Born
1.2%
Broadband Internet
87.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.2% foreign-born, most often from Pakistan
Who lives in Zanesville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Zanesville, the largest foreign-born group is from Pakistan (24.9%), and 1.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
18.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
38.0%
of households
Married Couples
25.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.28
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below OH average
Rent, home values, and income in Zanesville
In Zanesville, rent runs 21% below the OH average, and home values are 42% below the OH average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
48.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
21.8%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,170
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
43.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1950
median year built
Vacant Homes
13.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $202,411 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1 pts above OH average
Unemployment in Zanesville
Unemployment in Zanesville is 1 percentage points higher than the OH average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Zanesville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute22.8 min avg
How Zanesville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Zanesville, most residents drive alone to work (80%), and 73% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 47 mi
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
Medium hub4.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 81% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Zanesville runs 81% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
597.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,965.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Zanesville Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
70.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Muskingum County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Muskingum County, which includes Zanesville, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $70,000 |
| 2024 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.6M |
| 2023 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | $60,000 |
| 2022 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $299,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $37,000 |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $217,000 |
| 2019 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $189,500 |
| 2018 | 10 | Hail | $4,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Muskingum County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Licking County, OH (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 27 miles from Zanesville) is typically good — 210 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
210
per year
Moderate Days
34
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Licking County, OH (27 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 24°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Zanesville has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 24°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
63°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/24°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.6"
Annual Snowfall
9.5"
Hot Days/Year
13
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
116
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
138
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 2.80" |
| Feb | 42°F | 24°F | 2.31" |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 3.24" |
| Apr | 65°F | 41°F | 3.86" |
| May | 74°F | 51°F | 3.79" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.29" |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.73" |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.20" |
| Sep | 78°F | 54°F | 3.12" |
| Oct | 66°F | 43°F | 2.81" |
| Nov | 53°F | 34°F | 2.79" |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 2.63" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Zanesville
Zanesville has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Genesis Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Zanesville
Zanesville's student/teacher ratio is 16.2:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 15.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
15.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Zanesville
Public · 2-year · 715 students · in-state tuition $6,306 · 41% graduate · median earnings $39,062 (10 yrs after entry)
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
Public · 2-year · 560 students · in-state tuition $6,552 · 40% graduate · median earnings $61,938 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: First Ladies National Historic Site, 67 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Zanesville
Zanesville has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being First Ladies National Historic Site (67 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
First Ladies National Historic Site
National Historic Site
67 mi awayHopewell Culture National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayCuyahoga Valley National Park
National Park
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Zanesville
Muskingum County Library System
220 N. Fifth St., Zanesville
Cities Near Zanesville
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Zanesville FAQ
Is Zanesville, Ohio affordable?⌄
Zanesville's median rent is $821/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $43,280/year. Median home value is $123,700.
Is Zanesville, Ohio safe?⌄
Zanesville's violent crime rate was 597 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2966 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Zanesville, Ohio?⌄
Zanesville has an unemployment rate of 5.6%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Zanesville, Ohio?⌄
The cost of living in Zanesville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $821/month and median household income is $43,280/year. The median home value is $123,700. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Zanesville, Ohio?⌄
The average commute in Zanesville is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from