The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43981 sells for about $145,000, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.6% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 72 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $713 a month.
ZIP 43981 — Scio
The housing market in 43981 is characterized by low inventory and slow turnover, typical of a stable rural market. Prices have seen modest appreciation, driven by limited supply rather than high demand. The market remains affordable compared to regional urban centers, attracting local buyers seeking long-term stability.
This ZIP is best suited for local workers, retirees, and those seeking affordable, quiet rural living with low housing costs.
Median prices moved up 3.6% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 72 days on market with 6.0 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 0.0% · poverty 11.7% — 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 6.1%/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 4.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 43981, Harrison 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 New Athens are generally low and consistent with rural Harrison County trends, remaining significantly below state and national averages.
The area is served by the Harrison Hills City School District, which provides consolidated educational services for the county.
The region faces moderate risks related to seasonal weather patterns; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas near streams.
Economic momentum is tied to regional energy sector activity and local agricultural operations, with limited new residential development.
Property taxes are assessed by Harrison County based on local millage rates, which include levies for school districts and county services.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to employment hubs in St. Clairsville or Wheeling via state routes.
Local recreation is centered on outdoor activities, including proximity to public hunting lands, fishing spots, and small community parks.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting primarily of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, modest rent levels.
The local economy is driven by agriculture, energy extraction, and public sector employment within Harrison County.
Transportation is entirely road-based, relying on state highways for regional connectivity.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The Harrison County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting periodic reappraisals to ensure tax equity.
Parcels are subject to Harrison Hills City School District taxes and standard county-level service districts.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the low-density, low-hazard profile of the rural landscape.
Net domestic migration in the region has been relatively flat, with modest shifts typical of rural Ohio counties.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process.
Ohio law requires sellers to provide a Residential Property Disclosure Form covering the condition of the home's major systems.
Data retrieved from US Census Bureau ACS 5-year estimates for ZCTA 43981.
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.
A primary local recreational area offering trails and community space.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.