Population 47,658 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Zanesville
Household size in Zanesville
| Period | Zanesville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.38 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.40 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Zanesville run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size is little changed from 2006–10, while the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Zanesville
| Period | Zanesville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.6 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.4 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.8 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.6 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Zanesville are younger than 40.8 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in the Columbus area overall, where the median age is 37.9. The median age has crept up from 40.2 in 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Zanesville
| Period | Zanesville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Zanesville (16.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 2.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only 24 have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Zanesville
Renters in Zanesville
| Period | Zanesville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.5% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.8% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.5% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Zanesville rent their homes (39.5%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 42.1% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. The renter share is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Zanesville
| Period | Zanesville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.2% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.8% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.6% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Zanesville: 12.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Vacancy has risen 1.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Zanesville
| Period | Zanesville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1962 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Zanesville is a place of older homes: half were built before 1966, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Zanesville
| Period | Zanesville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $591 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $654 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $705 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $867 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Zanesville costs $867 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $276 a month from 2006–10, a 47% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the south; the highest are in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Zanesville
Bachelor's degrees in Zanesville
| Period | Zanesville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.4% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Zanesville: 19.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 5.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northwest and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Zanesville
| Period | Zanesville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 85.4% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 85.4% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.1% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.1% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Zanesville is close to the national rate: 89.1% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in the Columbus area overall (92.2%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Zanesville
| Period | Zanesville | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.9% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.8 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Zanesville is the same as the national rate: 5.4% of the labor force. The rate is higher than in the wider Columbus area (4.3%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.8 points, as it has nationally.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Zanesville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zanesville | 2.41 | 40.8 | 16.6% | 39.5% | 12.9% | 1966 | $867 | 19.5% | 89.1% | 5.4% |
| South Zanesville | 2.32 | 39.6 | 12.0% | 28.6% | 8.3% | 1971 | $825 | 14.5% | 91.7% | 6.3% |
| Dillon Falls | 3.16 | 33.6 | 6.1% | 5.0% | 17.3% | 1993 | $792 | 16.2% | 89.4% | 0.0% |
| Pleasant Grove | 2.69 | 44.7 | 16.3% | 10.7% | 12.0% | 1983 | $831 | 17.4% | 98.1% | 1.2% |
| Darlington | 2.82 | 32.7 | 43.6% | 30.3% | 5.7% | 1991 | $1,030 | 10.5% | 82.7% | 9.2% |
| White Cottage | 2.34 | 44.1 | 8.7% | 17.8% | 10.7% | 1980 | $836 | 17.3% | 92.8% | 5.1% |
| Ellis | 3.19 | 40.2 | 16.9% | 12.0% | 14.4% | 1990 | $902 | 34.9% | 95.0% | 2.5% |
| Sonora | 2.94 | 40.8 | 16.3% | 18.1% | 15.7% | 1992 | $905 | 22.6% | 97.8% | 1.0% |
| Duncan Falls | 2.59 | 43.7 | 11.5% | 5.8% | 12.4% | 1977 | $961 | 26.7% | 96.1% | 1.0% |
| Stovertown | 2.38 | 42.0 | 19.0% | 30.9% | 10.0% | 1964 | $913 | 8.3% | 87.7% | 3.7% |
| Nashport | 2.95 | 37.1 | 12.5% | 23.7% | 6.7% | 1984 | $892 | 32.3% | 91.4% | 2.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Zanesville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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