The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43001 sells for about $350,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.3% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 35 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,230 a month.
ZIP 43001 — Alexandria
The 43001 housing market remains stable with moderate price appreciation driven by limited inventory and steady demand from buyers seeking suburban space. While sales volume is constrained by current interest rate levels, the area's affordability relative to the Columbus core continues to support long-term value growth.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural-suburban lifestyle with larger lot sizes, while remaining within a manageable commuting distance to the Columbus metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.3% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 35 days on market with 3.8 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.7% · poverty 8.6% — 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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 43001, Licking 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 Alexandria area are generally low, reflecting a rural-suburban character that compares favorably to the higher crime density found in the urban core of Columbus.
Schools serving the 43001 area are primarily part of the Licking Heights and Northridge local districts, which generally maintain stable performance ratings within the state accountability framework.
The area faces standard Midwestern climate risks, primarily related to severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with localized flood risks in low-lying areas near regional creeks.
Economic momentum is driven by the expansion of the Columbus metro area, with significant infrastructure investment in the eastern corridor and proximity to major logistics and manufacturing hubs in Licking County.
Property taxes are assessed by Licking County based on the market value of the property, with rates determined by local school district levies and township-specific millage.
Commuting from 43001 to the Columbus employment core typically involves a 30-45 minute drive via major highway corridors like SR-16 and I-70.
The area offers access to rural parklands, local community trails, and proximity to the recreational amenities of Granville and the broader Licking County park system.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family rentals, with limited multi-family options available in this rural-suburban ZIP.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, logistics, and proximity to the growing industrial and tech sectors in the eastern Columbus metro area.
Transportation is primarily automobile-dependent, with reliance on state routes connecting to the regional interstate highway network.
Development is focused on low-density residential expansion and infrastructure upgrades to accommodate regional growth.
Licking County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and township taxes, with no major MUD/PID districts reported.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though the area is subject to standard regional risk factors for wind and storm damage.
Ohio has experienced modest net domestic migration, with growth concentrated in suburban counties surrounding major metros like Columbus.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing the condition of the home to potential buyers.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and IncomeByZipCode profiles for ZCTA 43001.
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.
Local community park providing green space and recreational facilities.
Extensive network of trails and nature preserves serving the county.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.