The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43783 sells for about $229,500, or $148 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.3% 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 $833 a month.
ZIP 43783 — Somerset
The housing market in 43783 remains stable with modest price appreciation driven by low inventory and consistent demand for rural residential properties. While sales volume is limited, the market maintains a healthy balance between buyers and sellers, supported by the area's affordability relative to the broader Columbus metro region.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options compared to nearby urban centers.
Median prices moved up 4.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 62 days on market with 4.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.4% · poverty 13.1% — 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 6.7%/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 43783, Perry 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 the Somerset area are generally lower than the national average, with property crime being the most frequently reported incident type.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Northern Local School District, which maintains a satisfactory rating for student performance and community engagement.
The area faces moderate risks related to seasonal severe weather, including high winds and localized flooding in low-lying rural zones.
Economic momentum is driven by local agricultural operations and small-scale manufacturing, with steady interest in rural residential development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Perry County, with rates determined by local school district levies and township-specific requirements.
Commuting typically requires personal vehicle use, with residents traveling toward Zanesville or the Columbus metropolitan area for employment.
The area features access to local parks, rural trails, and proximity to regional outdoor recreation sites like Buckeye Lake.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, small business, and regional service industries, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential expansion and infrastructure maintenance for rural roads.
Parcels are subject to Northern Local School District levies and standard county-level utility and emergency service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable but reflect regional risks associated with severe weather events common in Ohio.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 43783 profile.
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.
- Legend Valley4.811.3 mi
- Olde Dutch4.418 mi
- National Trail Raceway4.616.6 mi
- Papa Boo's4.411.4 mi
- Tom's Ice Cream Bowl4.719.9 mi
- Buckeye Lake Winery4.212 mi
- Skyview Drive-In Theatre4.512.6 mi
- Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve, North Trailhead4.511.9 mi
- Perry State Forest4.66.7 mi
- Perry Backwoods Campgrounds4.97.4 mi
- The Dawes Arboretum4.714 mi
- AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum4.516.8 mi
- Flint Ridge State Memorial4.714.2 mi
- Fairfield County Infirmary4.914.5 mi
- The Works4.718.9 mi
- Boch Hollow State Nature Preserve, North Trailhead4.511.9 mi
- Perry State Forest4.66.7 mi
- Perry Backwoods Campgrounds4.97.4 mi
- Brooks Park4.412.7 mi
- Somerset Park4.61.6 mi
- Pumpkin Vine Golf Course4.510.2 mi
- Harbor Hills Country Club4.512 mi
- Whitetail Ridge Golf Course4.57.9 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Features preserved 19th-century architecture and local heritage sites.
Provides local fishing and scenic rural views.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.