The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43778 sells for about $149,900, or $134 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,060 a month.
ZIP 43778 — Salesville
The housing market in 43778 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation consistent with rural Ohio trends. Demand is driven by local residents seeking affordable single-family housing, though limited supply keeps sales volume low. Market conditions are expected to remain steady as there are no major new developments or economic shifts currently impacting the area.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious buyers, retirees, or those seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle who are comfortable with a car-dependent commute to regional employment centers.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% 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 6.9% · 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 6.5%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43778, Guernsey 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 Guernsey County area are generally low compared to state and national averages, with property-related incidents being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Rolling Hills Local School District, which provides standard public education services for the rural community.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including seasonal thunderstorms and occasional flooding in low-lying areas near local creeks.
Economic momentum is modest, driven primarily by local agriculture, small-scale manufacturing, and regional service industries centered in nearby Cambridge.
Property taxes are assessed by Guernsey County based on the appraised value of real estate, with millage rates determined by local school district and township levies.
Residents typically rely on personal vehicles for commutes, with primary access via local state routes connecting to I-70 and I-77 for travel to larger employment hubs.
Recreational opportunities include proximity to Salt Fork State Park for boating, fishing, and hiking, alongside local community parks and small-town shopping in nearby Cambridge.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and minimal institutional investor presence.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, healthcare, and retail sectors located in the nearby city of Cambridge.
Transportation is entirely dependent on private vehicle use, with I-70 and I-77 serving as the primary regional corridors.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential infill and maintenance of existing rural infrastructure.
Parcels are subject to standard county, township, and school district tax levies, with no significant MUD or PID presence.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, reflecting the low-density rural environment and moderate hazard risk profile.
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.
- The Pike 404.417.2 mi
- Salt Fork State Park4.79.9 mi
- Deerassic Park4.87.5 mi
- Cambridge City Parks4.611.7 mi
- Premiere Theatre 74.210.7 mi
- Dickens Victorian Village4.711.7 mi
- Stone House Museum4.711.2 mi
- National Museum of Cambridge Glass4.811.6 mi
- John & Annie Glenn Museum4.819.2 mi
- Salt Fork State Park4.79.9 mi
- Seneca Lake Park4.36.8 mi
- Cambridge City Parks4.611.7 mi
- Great Guernsey Trail4.89.3 mi
- Barnesville Memorial Park4.610.2 mi
- Seneca Lake Park4.36.8 mi
- Clendening Lake Marina and Campground4.518.7 mi
- Piedmont Marina4.614 mi
- Seneca Lake Marina4.55.5 mi
- Sugartree Marina4.411.7 mi
- Salt Fork State Park Golf Course4.110.9 mi
- Rural King4.410.8 mi
- Cambridge Square4.410.7 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Large state park offering extensive hiking, boating, and camping facilities.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.