The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43735 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% 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 $950 a month.
ZIP 43735 — East Fultonham
The housing market in 43735 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is driven by local buyers seeking affordability, though the limited supply keeps sales volume constrained. The market is currently balanced, with no significant indicators of rapid growth or decline.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs, though it requires a commute for major employment.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 5.6 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 0.0% — 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 4.6%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43735, Muskingum 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 lower than the national average, with property-related incidents being the most common reports.
Schools serving this area are part of local rural districts that generally maintain moderate performance ratings compared to state averages.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal weather events, including localized flooding in low-lying areas and wind damage during severe storms.
Economic momentum is stable but slow, primarily driven by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional service-sector employment.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional hubs for employment via state and county highways.
Local recreation includes access to nearby state parks, rural trails, and community-based sports facilities, with limited large-scale shopping.
The rental market is characterized by low turnover and limited inventory, with rents remaining relatively affordable compared to urban centers.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, manufacturing, and regional public services, with limited diversification.
Transportation is almost exclusively private vehicle-based, with no significant public transit infrastructure serving the area.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing infrastructure rather than large-scale projects.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to ensure property values align with market trends.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level tax levies, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and storm damage is a standard consideration for homeowners.
Net domestic migration is neutral, with a balance between long-term residents and modest interest from regional relocators.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing the condition of the home.
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.
Provides scenic river access and recreational boating opportunities.
Serves as the primary hub for local youth sports and community gatherings.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.