The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43734 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.5% 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 $850 a month.
ZIP 43734 — Duncan Falls
The housing market in 43734 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a rural market. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains stable with little speculative activity.
This ZIP is best suited for local families, retirees, and individuals seeking affordable rural living who are comfortable with longer commutes to larger employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 3.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.5 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 0.0% · poverty 4.6% — 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 6.0%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43734, Morgan County OH
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in this rural area are generally low compared to state and national averages, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools serving this area are part of local rural districts that generally maintain modest performance ratings and focus on community-based education.
The area faces moderate risks related to seasonal weather events, including localized flooding in low-lying areas and standard wind exposure.
Economic momentum is stable but slow, primarily driven by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional manufacturing hubs within commuting distance.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on market value; the area does not utilize complex special district structures like MUDs common in urban growth zones.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for long commutes to regional employment centers, as public transit options are not available.
Recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including access to local parks, nearby state forests, and community-based sports facilities.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low turnover and a lack of large-scale multi-family developments.
The economy is largely supported by agriculture, small businesses, and regional public sector employment.
Transportation is entirely dependent on state and county road networks with no public transit infrastructure.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Morgan County Auditor manages property assessments, focusing on periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to standard county and township tax levies with no significant special utility or hospital districts.
Property insurance remains stable, though premiums are influenced by regional weather patterns and rural fire protection ratings.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov 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.
Hosts local community events and agricultural fairs.
Provides opportunities for fishing and boating.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.