The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43138 sells for about $226,892, or $179 per square foot.
Prices are down 23.7% from a year ago, which gives buyers more room to negotiate. Homes take about 63 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $1,100 a month.
ZIP 43138 — Logan
The housing market in 43138 shows a significant year-over-year price correction, with median sale prices down 23.7% as the market adjusts from previous highs. Inventory remains extremely tight, contributing to a low months-of-supply figure, while sales activity remains steady. The area continues to be driven by its appeal as a rural, tourism-adjacent community.
This ZIP code is well-suited for outdoor enthusiasts, families seeking a rural lifestyle, and investors interested in the regional tourism and vacation rental market.
Median prices moved down 23.7% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 63 days on market with 0.1 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.9% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 3.1% · poverty 16.8% — 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 6.8%/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 5.8%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 43138, Hocking County OH
The area is served by the Logan-Hocking Local School District, which provides public education for the community.
The region is characterized by hilly terrain and forested areas, with localized flood risks near waterways and standard regional wildfire/wind exposure.
Economic momentum is driven by tourism related to the Hocking Hills region, with ongoing development in hospitality and local infrastructure.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Ohio) — Real Property Tax Assessment: Property is assessed at 35% of its true market value. The tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed value by the effective tax rate (millage) of the local taxing district.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling via US-33 toward Lancaster and the Columbus metropolitan area.
The area is a gateway to Hocking Hills State Park, offering extensive hiking, caves, and outdoor recreation, alongside local parks and community facilities in Logan.
The rental market is characterized by a mix of long-term residential housing and short-term vacation rentals catering to the regional tourism industry.
The local economy is heavily influenced by tourism, retail, and public sector employment, with significant activity centered around the Hocking Hills visitor industry.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-33 serving as the primary arterial highway connecting the area to regional employment hubs.
Development is focused on expanding tourism-related infrastructure and small-scale residential growth.
Hocking County Auditor manages property assessments, utilizing a triennial update cycle to ensure valuations reflect market conditions.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide service districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional wildfire and storm risks, with standard market availability.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 2024 tables.
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. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.
A major regional attraction featuring caves, waterfalls, and hiking trails.
The downtown area features local shops, restaurants, and historic architecture.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.