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Zanesville Micro

Zanesville, OH · 1 counties · 86,074 residents · 664.546 sq mi
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Zanesville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,538. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $111,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86,074
+2%since 2000
from 84,585 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
130 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 127 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.5
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
82K83K84K86K87K1990201020202024Zanesville
202486K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,538
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,185 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,561
+17%since 2000
from $17,533 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,100
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $406 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
44.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+21%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(79,122)
Black4%(3,364)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(436)
Asian0.3%(230)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(9,824)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(79,600)
Black3.7%(3,214)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(650)
Asian0.3%(285)
Other2.7%(2,347)
Diversity Score17.9%(15,387)
Diversity Score
18
+54%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+35%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.3%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
51.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Principal cities

ZanesvilleCENTRAL25,138
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1 component county

Muskingum CountyCENTRAL87,014
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Zanesville, OH?

Zanesville, OH has about 86,074 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Zanesville, OH?

The typical household in Zanesville, OH earns about $39,538 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Zanesville, OH expensive?

In Zanesville, OH, the median home is worth about $111,100, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Zanesville, OH?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Zanesville, OH hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Zanesville, OH?

About 16.6% of people in Zanesville, OH live below the federal poverty line.

Has Zanesville, OH grown since 1990?

Yes, Zanesville, OH has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,006 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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