Is Zanesville, OH 43701 a buyer’s or seller’s market?

The Zanesville housing market right now

In the three months ending August 31, 2026, 16% of homes in Zanesville, OH 43701 sold above their list price, the typical home went under contract in 51 days and there were 2.9 months of supply. Under four months of supply means sellers have the edge: expect competition for well-priced homes. That’s based on 188 home sales.

Compared with the same period a year earlier, the share selling over asking was about the same (18% then), homes sold more slowly (42 days then) and the median sale price rose 11% to $226,902. Overall, Zanesville is less competitive than a year ago, which gives buyers more room.

Within Muskingum County, homes here sell more slowly than in 54% of the county’s ZIP codes, and sell more often over asking than in 69%. On our competition score, Zanesville ranks #420 of 489 OH ZIP codes with enough sales (score 37 out of 100).

Nearby, buyers who want less competition could look at Adamsville 43802 (0% sold over asking) or Philo 43771 (0% sold over asking), while Frazeysburg 43822 (42% sold over asking) and Trinway 43842 (33% sold over asking) are even more competitive.