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South Zanesville

Ohio · 1,894 residents · 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 $34,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,400. Households here earn about 41% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,894
−2%since 2000
from 1,936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,356 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2,408 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.9
+15%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024South Zanesville
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,288
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,292 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,075
+48%since 2000
from $14,920 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$738
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
37.5% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+8%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92%(1,743)
Black2.3%(44)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(9)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.9%(54)
Diversity Score14%(266)
Diversity Score
14
+302%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
−1%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−76.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Zanesville, Ohio?

South Zanesville, Ohio has about 1,894 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Zanesville, Ohio earns about $34,288 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 $53,400, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in South Zanesville, Ohio?

About 8.8% 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 16.2% of people in South Zanesville, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Zanesville, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, South Zanesville, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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