Real Estate Investing in Zanesville, Ohio

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 55,674 • Muskingum County

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Should you buy in Zanesville, OH? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (70/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
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  • Elevated vacancy: 10.1% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.5% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $203,228
Avg Monthly Rent $1,066
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Zanesville Real Estate

Across Zanesville's 1 ZIPs, the picture is tepid: $203K median values, $1,066/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

clearly Zanesville's aggregate rating of ★★★☆☆ reflects tepid investor metrics across the board — weak rent growth, weak appreciation, and rising-vacancy pressure in multiple ZIPs.

Rents in Zanesville at $1,066/mo have struggled to keep pace with cost increases, and vacancy has risen in pockets — a dynamic that compresses realized returns well below headline cap rates.

Demographics in Zanesville show real pressure — median income of $N/AK is lackluster relative to rents, and the 0% renter share includes significant cost-burdened households.

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Avg Home Value
$203,228
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,066
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (OH)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Zanesville, OH metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Zanesville, OH metro
0
Days to pending
8.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Zanesville

3 Colleges 3,686 Students 683 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Zane State College
4-Year Public · 1,619 students
📍 ~414 students rent off-campus
C+
Mid-EastCTC-Adult Education
Vocational Public · 268 students
C
Ohio University-Zanesville Campus
4-Year Public · 1,799 students
📍 ~269 students rent off-campus

Investor Insight: With 683 students living off-campus, Zanesville has substantial rental demand from the college population — typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

ZIP Codes in Zanesville, OH

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Frequently Asked Questions About Zanesville, OH

Should investors consider Zanesville, OH?

The 3.0/5 investability rating in Zanesville, OH reflects its $203K prices and $1,066/mo rents. Investors generally consider it a solid option within OH.

How do experienced investors play Zanesville, OH?

The best-fit strategy in Zanesville, OH is careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. That approach the rent and price profile of the market.

What is the average monthly rent in Zanesville, OH?

Expect rents around $1,066/mo per month in Zanesville, OH. With home values at $203K, the yield math works out to reasonable levels for rental investors.

Is Zanesville, OH landlord-friendly?

OH law landlord-friendly for landlords, and Zanesville inherits those rules. Investors should still review local ordinances for rental licensing.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Zanesville, OH?

Expect elevated vacancy in Zanesville, OH. Rents at $1,066/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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