The Town FilesSouth Zanesville, Ohio
Village in Muskingum County · population 1,894 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $73,400
- Household income
- $38,824
- Jan low / Jul high
- 23° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 10 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 37.9
South Zanesville is a village of 1,894 people in Muskingum County, Ohio. The median home is worth $73,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks hipper than 82% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 81% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 81% of Ohio towns.
How South Zanesville ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in South Zanesville is worth $73,400, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $38,824, which is more affordable than 91% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $799 a month. 64.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | South Zanesville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $73,400 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $799 | $914 |
| Median household income | $38,824 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 64.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in South Zanesville
| People | South Zanesville | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.9 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.3% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 9.5% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.8% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 1.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 1.9% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in South Zanesville
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 23.1°F. About 39.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.5 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Zanesville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 14, 1973 about 6.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 21, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 28, 2002.
Severe weather in Muskingum County since 1996
Muskingum County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| April 8, 2019 | Flood | DR-4424: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Muskingum County
Muskingum County had 35,425 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $52,271 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in South Zanesville itself the ACS puts it at 2.6%.
Towns near South Zanesville
- Zanesville, OH3.7 mi · 24,765 people · home $123,700
- Pleasant Grove, OH4.6 mi · 1,726 people · home $160,700
- Duncan Falls, OH5.7 mi · 898 people · home $219,600
- North Zanesville, OH5.9 mi · 3,116 people · home $248,000
- Philo, OH6.5 mi · 720 people · home $109,000
- Roseville, OH7.4 mi · 1,746 people · home $94,400
- Crooksville, OH10.2 mi · 2,418 people · home $103,300
- Dresden, OH15.1 mi · 1,650 people · home $152,000
South Zanesville questions
Is South Zanesville, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, South Zanesville scores better for retirees than 32% of Ohio towns and quieter than 57%. 17.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.9).
How much does a house cost in South Zanesville?
The median owner-occupied home in South Zanesville is valued at $73,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $38,824, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is $799 a month.
What is the weather like in South Zanesville?
July highs average 84.1°F and January lows 23.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.5 inches of precipitation a year and 9.5 inches of snow.
Does South Zanesville get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of South Zanesville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 14, 1973. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)