The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43771 sells for about $250,000, or $145 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% 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 $852 a month.
ZIP 43771 — Philo
The housing market in 43771 is currently stable, characterized by low inventory and moderate price growth. Demand remains consistent among local buyers, though the limited supply of homes keeps the market balanced rather than highly competitive.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable, quiet, rural-adjacent living with easy access to Zanesville's services.
Median prices moved up 2.5% 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 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.0% · poverty 16.8% — 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 8.8%/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 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 43771, 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 Philo are generally low and consistent with rural Muskingum County trends, remaining well below state and national averages.
The area is served by the Philo Local School District, which maintains a stable reputation for community-focused education within the county.
The ZIP code has moderate exposure to flood risks along the Muskingum River corridor, requiring standard flood insurance considerations for riverside properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and proximity to Zanesville, with steady but slow development patterns typical of the region.
Property taxes are assessed by Muskingum County based on local millage rates, which include levies for school districts and county services.
Commuters primarily rely on OH-60 and US-22 for access to Zanesville, with typical drive times to the employment core ranging from 15 to 20 minutes.
The area features access to the Muskingum River for boating and fishing, along with local community parks and proximity to Zanesville's broader shopping and dining amenities.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental activity.
The economy is anchored by manufacturing and regional services in the Zanesville area, with a stable employment base.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, utilizing state routes to connect to the broader Zanesville transit and highway network.
Development is largely focused on residential infill and small-scale commercial improvements along the main corridors.
The Muskingum County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Philo Local School District levies and standard county-wide utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though proximity to the river may influence flood insurance requirements for specific parcels.
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 recreational boating and fishing access.
Local green space for community gatherings and recreation.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.