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Living in Zanesville

There were 168 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Zanesville, a city in the United States, had a population of 24,740 in July 2026. In July 2026, 50.6% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. Foreign-born residents accounted for 1.2% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1921 sources

Population25,138people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,249EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent721.6EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.37%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime3,174offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 100% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Zanesville?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$821 per month, while the median home value was US$123,700 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 43.8%, and the vacancy rate was 13.4% in July 2026.

What recurs every month4 published recurring costs, € per month
Zanesville recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Private kindergarten€826
Utilities, 85 m² flat€216
Internet, 60 Mbps€53
Mobile plan, 10 GB€41

Supplemental estimate lane; these items are not official statistics.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited52.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Zanesville (Wayback Machine capture 20240419154503)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Private kindergarten, monthly826.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Zanesville (Wayback Machine capture 20240419154503)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Mobile plan, 10 GB41.03 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Zanesville (Wayback Machine capture 20240419154503)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Basic utilities, 85 m² home216.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Numbeo - Cost of Living in Zanesville (Wayback Machine capture 20240419154503)21Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross rent$821/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent50.62 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)13.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,226 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)894 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent721.6 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes711 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Zanesville a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student52%strong on cost, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family48%strong on family, weak on cost · range 39–57%
Retirement46%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 35–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

1.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 305 of 25,138 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$43,280 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Zanesville is 7.4%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income43,280 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband71.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription86.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet9.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,249 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)19Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,448 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate7.37 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Zanesville?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,448 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,510of €2,714 take-home
  • Rent
  • Utilities
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,714
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €894
Public transport passnot published for this city—
Utilities, 85 m²€216 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Zanesville (Wayback Machine capture 20240419154503) · 2024-12-31− €216
Internet€53 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Zanesville (Wayback Machine capture 20240419154503) · 2024-12-31− €53
Mobile plan€41 · market price · Numbeo - Cost of Living in Zanesville (Wayback Machine capture 20240419154503) · 2024-12-31− €41
Left overbefore the bill this city does not publish€1,510
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Zanesville. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Zanesville. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher85.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools16 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents21.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents168 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,039 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Zanesville when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesZanesville highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Zanesville highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Zanesville3,174
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents3,174 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents351.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Recorded violent crimes146 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time22.8 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.46 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work1.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Nearest airportZZV3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official
Distance to nearest airport10 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports17Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Zanesville. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Zanesville.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 3.56 · Feb 5.56 · Mar 11.11 · Apr 18.11 · May 23.22 · Jun 27.44 · Jul 29.33 · Aug 28.72 · Sep 25.28 · Oct 18.67 · Nov 11.78 · Dec 5.83 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093824 (ZANESVILLE MUNI AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.72 · Feb -4.56 · Mar -0.389 · Apr 5 · May 10.5 · Jun 15.33 · Jul 17.56 · Aug 16.5 · Sep 12.44 · Oct 6.17 · Nov 0.944 · Dec -2.89 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093824 (ZANESVILLE MUNI AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -1.06 · Feb 0.5 · Mar 5.33 · Apr 11.56 · May 16.83 · Jun 21.39 · Jul 23.44 · Aug 22.61 · Sep 18.83 · Oct 12.39 · Nov 6.33 · Dec 1.5 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 71.12 · Feb 58.67 · Mar 82.3 · Apr 98.04 · May 96.27 · Jun 109 · Jul 94.74 · Aug 81.28 · Sep 79.25 · Oct 71.37 · Nov 70.87 · Dec 66.8 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093824 (ZANESVILLE MUNI AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading64.2 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean6.91 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites3 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation988 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.46 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.25 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature3.02 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Akron ±0.8 °C. Elsewhere: Markham (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.5 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±2.5 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 305 is not 0.5% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share0.525 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents305 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables20Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density824.5 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population25,138 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program18Official
Population covered by crime statistics24,952 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value123,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes43.81 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate56.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad1.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents0.53 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage62.28 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage72.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance6.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher15.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official
Households with a vehicle available84.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database1 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit passenger trips, 2022131,861 trips4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Transit vehicles in peak service, 202225 vehicles4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over10,062 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home4.32 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans78.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Zanesville

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Newark as a Zanesville alternative in the same region

37 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Nearest airport: 42.0 km Newark vs 10.0 km Zanesville+320%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Newark vs 7.4% Zanesville−49%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,909 Newark vs 3,174 Zanesville−40%
  • Residents: 51,473 Newark vs 25,138 Zanesville+105%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,697 Newark vs €2,249 Zanesville+20%
  • Foreign residents: 0.7% Newark vs 0.5% Zanesville+42%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,794 Newark vs €3,448 Zanesvilleno percentage

Plainfield as a Zanesville alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 553 km, better on 5 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 0.5% Zanesville+1063%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,249 Zanesville+115%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 3,174 Zanesville−77%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.4% Zanesville−49%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 25,138 Zanesville+99%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,448 Zanesvilleno percentage
  • Basic utilities, 85 m²: €122 Plainfield vs €216 Zanesville−44%

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Zanesville?

The median gross salary is 3,448 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Zanesville?

The unemployment rate is 7.37 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Zanesville?

Police recorded 3,174 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Zanesville?

The published population is 25,138 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Zanesville?

305 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Zanesville a good place to live?

Zanesville may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00093824 (ZANESVILLE MUNI AP) NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 · ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-07-31
  7. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  8. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  9. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  10. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  11. Numbeo - Cost of Living in Zanesville (Wayback Machine capture 20240419154503) numbeo.com · checked 2026-07-31

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