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Junction city, OH — ZIP 43748

Population: 2,980 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 43748 (Junction city, OH) is $224,778 — up 3.8% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $282,500 after a median 47 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with drought, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$224,778

Median home value

+3.8%

1-year change

47

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$224,778
1-year appreciation
+3.8%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+30.1%
10-year appreciation
+124.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$224,778
House Price Index (state)
353.3 (+4.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$282,500
Median list price
$298,250
Median price per sqft
$179
1-year sale-price change
-0.9%
Median days on market
47 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
5
Sale-to-list ratio
92.8%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$710/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$888/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,119/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,455/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,678/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$13.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Junction City Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, iceStorm, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 24% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
51.0°F
Average high
63.0°F
Average low
40.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6a (extreme annual low -10 to -5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
3.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
4,194
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,211

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Hopewell Culture National Historical Park (48 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
22
Nearest airport
Perry County Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
Zanesville Municipal Airport (ZZV) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
GENESIS HOSPITAL, FAIRFIELD MEDICAL CENTER, HOCKING VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+9 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
49.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.3%
Median annual property tax
$1,949
Mean commute to work
39 min
Households with broadband internet
37.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,721
Average weekly wage
$956
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
5

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 43748State medianUS median
Median home value$224,778$225,539$289,727
Median sale price$282,500$242,250$325,000
Median days on market47 days45 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,949$1,962$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 43748?
$224,778.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 43748?
$282,500.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 43748?
Median days on market: 47 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 43748?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,119/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 43748?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, iceStorm, lightning.
Is ZIP 43748 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 43748?
Risk to homes is higher than 24% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 43748?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 43748?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 43748?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 43748 walkable?
Walkability index: 3.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 43748?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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