The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43759 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 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,021 a month.
ZIP 43759 — Morristown
The housing market in 43759 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable housing, though limited new construction keeps the market quiet. Current conditions reflect a balanced, slow-moving rural market.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with lower housing costs, provided they are comfortable with a car-dependent commute.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 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 20.0% · poverty 8.8% — a mixed stability 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 4.8%/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
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 43759, 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 primary concern. Regional trends remain stable compared to neighboring townships.
Schools serving this area are primarily part of local rural districts, which generally maintain moderate performance ratings and focus on community-based educational outcomes.
The area faces moderate risk from seasonal weather events, including localized flooding near water bodies and wind damage, with standard insurance coverage typically available.
Economic momentum is modest, driven largely by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and regional service industries with limited large-scale industrial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with standard homestead exemptions available for primary residences; no specific municipal income tax applies.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state routes; public transit options are not available.
Recreational opportunities include local community parks, nearby state-managed woodlands for hiking, and small-town shopping districts within a short driving distance.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and stable demand, primarily serving local workers and long-term residents with minimal short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and regional retail services, with most employment located in nearby county seats.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural ZIP code.
There are no major commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction within this ZIP code.
The county appraisal district conducts periodic reappraisals to ensure property values align with market trends, following state-mandated assessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to standard county and school district levies, with no significant MUD or PID special districts identified.
Property insurance remains available, though premiums are influenced by regional weather risks and the age of housing stock.
Net domestic migration is stable, with a slight trend of residents moving toward regional employment centers.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically includes a notice period and redemption rights.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing the condition of the home, including known defects, at the time of sale.
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 basic outdoor recreation and playground facilities for residents.
Offers trails and outdoor space for hiking and wildlife observation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.