The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43731 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 62 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $839 a month.
ZIP 43731 — Crooksville
The housing market in 43731 remains stable with modest year-over-year price growth and limited inventory. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking affordability, though the market pace remains slow due to the rural nature of the area.
This area is best suited for budget-conscious buyers and families seeking a quiet, small-town environment with a lower cost of living compared to larger Ohio metros.
Median prices moved up 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.0% · poverty 19.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.1%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43731, Ohio
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
The area is served by the Crooksville Exempted Village School District, which maintains several public schools rated for local performance.
The local economy is historically tied to regional manufacturing and small-town commerce, with limited large-scale industrial development currently reported.
Property taxes are assessed by Perry County based on local millage rates, which include levies for school districts and county services.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commuting to employment hubs in Zanesville or other parts of the Muskingum Valley.
Local amenities include proximity to regional parks and outdoor spaces typical of the Appalachian foothills, with basic retail services located within the village.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and primarily consists of single-family homes and small multi-family units.
The economy is supported by local manufacturing, education, and small-scale retail services.
Transportation is primarily highway-based, with limited public transit options available for regional commuting.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential maintenance and local infrastructure improvements.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district tax levies.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ZCTA-level tables.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.