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South Zanesville

Ohio · 1,907 residents (2025 est.) · 0.804 sq mi
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South Zanesville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,824. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,400. Households here earn about 46% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,211
+14%since 2000
from 1,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,750 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 2,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
+6%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,907 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Zanesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,824
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,292 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,840
+66%since 2000
from $14,920 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.9%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
−23%since 2010
from 0.552 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,400
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$799
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
32.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+31%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(1,889)
Black1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(1,982)
Black3.9%(87)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.9%(130)
Diversity Score23.9%(529)
Diversity Score
24
+587%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+8%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−10.1 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.4%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
60.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.8%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.7%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 74.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Zanesville, Ohio?

South Zanesville, Ohio has about 2,211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Zanesville, Ohio?

The typical household in South Zanesville, Ohio earns about $38,824 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Zanesville, Ohio expensive?

In South Zanesville, Ohio, the median home is worth about $73,400, and the typical rent is about $799 a month.

How educated are people in South Zanesville, Ohio?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Zanesville, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Zanesville, Ohio?

About 15.8% of people in South Zanesville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Zanesville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, South Zanesville, Ohio has grown since 1990. The population has added about 242 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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