City safety & data profile

ZanesvilleOH

Zanesville, OH is a 25K-resident city in Muskingum County with a median household income of $43,280.

Muskingum County, Ohio. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Zanesville, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Zanesville has a population larger than 56% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $123,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

25K
Population
Top 44%
By size
$43,280
Median income
$123,700
Median home
24.1%
Poverty rate

The read on Zanesville

Zanesville posts a median household income higher than 3% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Zanesville area.

Top 97%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Zanesville

Where Zanesville income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$43,280 Bottom 3% higher than 3% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. OH $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Zanesville, OH beyond the headline numbers

Zanesville sits inside Muskingum County, Ohio, at roughly 39.94°N, -82.01°W. Population 25,498, $43,280 median household income. Median home value $123,700, median rent $821. Poverty rate 24.1%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Zanesville's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 46.6%, then short sleep duration at 43.5%. 1 hospital in/around Zanesville, 5/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Zanesville from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
25,498
Zanesville
Median Income
$43,280
-36% vs avg
Median Home Value
$123,700
-46% vs avg
Median Age
36.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Muskingum County) - Zanesville's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
86K+1%
Median Income
$60,780+50%
Median Home Value
$182,200+68%
Poverty Rate
15.1%-17%
Unemployment
4.3%-57%

Economics

Economics indicators for Zanesville, OH
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$821/mo
Poverty Rate
24.1% +70% vs avg
Unemployment 7.4%
Bachelor's Degree+ 15.1%
Work From Home 4.3%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 80.7%
African American 8.7%
Asian 1.3%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.1%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
46.6%
Short Sleep Duration
43.5%
High Blood Pressure
42.1%
Physical Inactivity
34.7%
Current Smoking
21.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
21%
Frequent Physical Distress
17.4%
Diabetes
16.3%
Binge Drinking
14.3%
Current Asthma
12.4%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 53.6%
Annual Checkup 81.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
10.3%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.9%
Stroke
4.7%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
★★★★★
1
★★★★
0
★★★
0
★★
0
0
Average Rating
5/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
GENESIS HOSPITAL
ZANESVILLE · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★★★

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Zanesville, OH?
Zanesville, OH has a population of 25,498 people, located in Muskingum County, Ohio.
What is the median household income in Zanesville?
The median household income in Zanesville, OH is $43,280 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 24.1%.
What is the median home value in Zanesville?
The median home value in Zanesville, OH is $123,700. Median rent is $821/month.
What are the top health concerns in Zanesville?
The top health indicators in Zanesville include Obesity (46.6%), Short Sleep Duration (43.5%), High Blood Pressure (42.1%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Zanesville?
Zanesville has 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Zanesville?
The median age in Zanesville, OH is 36.9 years. 15.1% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Zanesville, OH is located in Muskingum County, Ohio. With a population of 25K and a $43,280 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Zanesville area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

Safety Guides

Primary source data

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Using Zanesville's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Muskingum County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.