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Zanesville, Ohio

Introduction to Zanesville, Ohio

Zanesville, Ohio, in Muskingum county, is 52 miles E of Columbus, Ohio. There are an estimated 25,586 people in the city.

Zanesville History

In 1797, Zanesville was first settled in by Ebenezer Zane and his son-in-law, John McIntire. In fact, Zanesville derived its name from its early settler. From 1810 to 1812, the city served as the temporary capital of Ohio. The Y-shaped bridge of Zanesville was constructed in 1814. The city was also the birthplace of novelist Zane Grey.

Zanesville and nearby Attractions

  • Blue Rock State Park
  • National Road-Zane Grey Museum
  • Muskingum River State Park
  • Dillon State Park
  • Zane Grey Birthplace

Things To Do In Zanesville

Zanesville is also known as the ‘Pottery Capital of the World’. While staying in the city you can visit the Alan Cottrill Sculpture Studio and Gallery, Leslie Cope Gallery,and the Terra Cotta Vineyards. You can also enjoy visiting the various historic architectures in downtown Zanesville. Enthusiastic shoppers would also like paying a visit to the shopping center at Freight Station.

Zanesville Transportation

Air transportation is available from Mid - Ohio Valley Regional Airport.

Zanesville Higher Education

The local colleges and universities are Ohio University – Zanesville, Muskingum College, and Zane State College.

High Points

Zanesville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Ohio):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyZanesville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Zanesville Affordability of Property Taxes
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 15%Zanesville Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 19%Zanesville Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Zanesville, OH

Comparing Zanesville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Ohio (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Senior Citizens86
Age of the Population53
Racial Diversity29
Well-Paid Single Men12
Male Share of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size33
Portion of People Married21

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty21
People in Middle Class or Better11
College Educated Adults15
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times77
Walking and Biking to Work58
Public Transportation Use59
Working at Home46

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents109
Affordability of Property Taxes109
People Living Alone99
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing23
Housing Recently Built13

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime52
Low Property Crime21

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