How many renters in Zanesville, OH pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
50.6% (±6.6 points) of renting households in Zanesville, OH spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
44.8% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 30.5% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 50.6% (±6.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 44.8% (±6.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 30.5% (±4.3 points)
Rent as a share of income in Zanesville
| Share of income spent on rent | Zanesville | Muskingum County | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 18.8% (±5.8 points) | 19.5% | 15.5% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 11.6% (±3.8 points) | 13.2% | 13.5% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.5% (±2.6 points) | 12.4% | 12.9% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.5% (±2.6 points) | 9.0% | 12.1% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 5.8% (±2.7 points) | 6.5% | 8.6% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 44.8% (±6.0 points) | 39.4% | 37.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Zanesville against Muskingum County, its state and the nation
| Zanesville | Muskingum County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 50.6% (±6.6 points) | 45.9% (±4.1 points) | 45.9% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 44.8% (±6.0 points) | 39.4% (±3.6 points) | 37.3% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 30.5% (±4.3 points) | 27.7% (±2.0 points) | 28.3% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $33,224 (±$3,209) | $36,299 (±$2,994) | $42,829 (±$325) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $821 (±$49) | $833 (±$32) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Zanesville, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Muskingum County (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from Ohio (45.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Muskingum County, Zanesville ranks 13 of 34 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 621 of 2,271.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Zanesville
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zanesville | — | 50.6% (±6.6 points) | — |
| North Zanesville | 2.4 mi | 6.3% (±9.6 points) | Lower |
| Pleasant Grove | 3.0 mi | 57.6% (±41.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| South Zanesville | 3.6 mi | 32.5% (±16.2 points) | Lower |
| Springfield Township (Muskingum County) | 3.7 mi | 34.3% (±13.3 points) | Lower |
| Falls Township (Muskingum County) | 3.8 mi | 35.4% (±17.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Washington Township (Muskingum County) | 4.4 mi | 57.0% (±23.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Wayne Township (Muskingum County) | 5.6 mi | 33.9% (±25.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Muskingum Township (Muskingum County) | 6.2 mi | 61.1% (±27.5 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: North Zanesville, OH (6.3%), South Zanesville, OH (32.5%), Springfield Township (Muskingum County), OH (34.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Muskingum County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Harrison Township (Muskingum County) | 63.3% (±32.6 points) |
| 8 | Hopewell Township (Muskingum County) | 62.5% (±41.7 points) |
| 9 | Muskingum Township (Muskingum County) | 61.1% (±27.5 points) |
| 10 | Salem Township (Muskingum County) | 58.3% (±76.1 points) |
| 11 | Pleasant Grove | 57.6% (±41.5 points) |
| 12 | Washington Township (Muskingum County) | 57.0% (±23.6 points) |
| 13 | Zanesville | 50.6% (±6.6 points) |
| 14 | Union Township (Muskingum County) | 44.7% (±13.9 points) |
| 15 | Frazeysburg | 44.6% (±16.2 points) |
| 16 | New Concord | 44.0% (±14.0 points) |
| 17 | Jefferson Township (Muskingum County) | 40.1% (±21.2 points) |
| 18 | Jackson Township (Muskingum County) | 36.6% (±14.3 points) |
| 19 | Cass Township (Muskingum County) | 35.7% (±36.1 points) |
Showing 13 of 34 places in Muskingum County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Zanesville
Are renters in Zanesville rent-burdened?
50.6% of renting households in Zanesville pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Zanesville spend on rent?
The median renting household in Zanesville, OH spends 30.5% (±4.3 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zanesville city, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zanesville city, Ohio
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Zanesville city, Ohio
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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