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Nashport’s story
199 years in pictures
The archive holds 2 old photos and papers going back to 2007.
- 1827Nashport is founded
NashportOH
Population
206
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$309K
+2.6% in a year
Median age
31.3
years
Jobs based here
58
A commuter town
Is Nashport a good place to live?
Nashport’s mean commuting time is 33 minutes, where Ohio’s towns sit at 24 minutes and U.S. towns at 25 minutes. Nashport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Nashport stand out
Where Nashport beats most towns.
Small town
206 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
Moving to Nashport: who provides what
Nashport is unincorporated, so Muskingum County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesMuskingum CountyMuskingum County provides services here
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Muskingum County Board of ElectionsMuskingum County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Jul 2019
ZIP code4383043830 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Nashport.
Who lives here
More young adults than Ohio overall
31% of adults 25 and older hold at least a bachelor’s degree, against 32% across Ohio. Adults 18 to 34 are half of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 22% of residents (38% statewide).
31.3median age · OH 39.7
| Nashport | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.3 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 31% | 24% | 29% |
NashportOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
50%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma11%
High school34%
Some college8%
Associate’s17%
Bachelor’s23%
Graduate8%
Women and men · all residents
Somewhere between 42% and 94% women
The Census survey reached too few of Nashport’s residents to say more: its margin here is ±26 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Nashport | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7.8% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 4.4% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 0% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 50% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 7.8% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 14.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 0% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.3% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 9.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 10.5% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 34.3% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 7.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 16.6% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 23.2% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 7.7% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 200, single groups can be off by several points
Work & commute
Most of Nashport’s workers head elsewhere: there are 0.3 jobs for each of them
For half of commuters, work is under 15 miles away. Since 2013, Nashport has lost 29 jobs, to 58 in 2023. The top destinations are Zanesville (15%), Newark (10%) and Jackson Township (6%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Nashport0%
Zanesville15%
Newark10%
Jackson Township6%
Columbus5%
15 mi
median commute distance
58
jobs based in Nashport
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Natural hazards
High risk in Nashport, with inland flooding at the top
Households in Nashport have drawn federal disaster aid in 3 declared disasters, most recently in 2026. Expected damage from storms and floods is higher here than in 72% of U.S. communities. Also worth knowing: 82% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding.
72risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland flooding
3
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Housing
Zillow puts the typical Nashport home at about $309K
Values rose 2.6% in the 12 months to September 2026. For households in Nashport, the share who are owner-occupiers is 75%.
$309KZillow home value
Typical home value
Nashport$309K
Ohio$246K
+2.6%
value change, 1 year
0
homes sold in September
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
Nashport has four seasons and pleasant summers
July afternoons reach 84°, January nights drop to 20° and about 18 inches of snow falls in a winter.
18″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter23–40°
Spring40–63°
Summer60–83°
Fall43–65°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.2°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Compared with most of Ohio and the rest of the country, more of Nashport’s adults had a checkup this year
Among adults in Nashport, 17% smoke cigarettes. This Ohio town does better than the Ohio average on 8 of 32 CDC measures and worse on 4.
| Nashport | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 43% | 38% | 35% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 36% |
| Yearly checkup (CDC PLACES) | 83% | 80% | 79% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
8 better20 too close to call4 worse
| What stands out | Nashport | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 5.9% | 8% |
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 9.1% | 11.3% |
| More adults with high cholesterol | 42.9% | 36.7% |
Genesis Hospital
10.4 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Nearby attractions
All 48 attractions →The Wilds and 8 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Nashport. Close and well known come first.
29 mi Zoo & aquariumThe Wilds
18 mi Ancient siteAlligator Effigy Mound
39 mi MuseumAge of Steam Roundhouse
8 mi MuseumFlint Ridge State Memorial
15 mi GardenDawes Arboretum
40 mi MuseumAmish & Mennonite Heritage CenterSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
The Wilds: Bikingshaun (talk), CC BY 3.0 · Alligator Effigy Mound: Rev. Stephen D. Peet, editor, Public domain · Age of Steam Roundhouse: Alvintrusty, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Flint Ridge State Memorial: Nyttend, Public domain · Dawes Arboretum: Annmarie Creamer, Public domain · Amish & Mennonite Heritage Center: photoswelike, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Nashport
15pages on Nashport
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
4 within 15 miles of the center of Nashport
Zane State CollegeCommunity college · Public · Zanesville10.5 mi$6,006 in-state tuitionOhio University-Zanesville CampusCommunity college · Public · Zanesville10.6 mi$6,362 in-state tuitionOhio State University-Newark CampusUniversity or college · Public · Newark14.8 mi$9,488 in-state tuition
About 0 of every 100 Nashport residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Nashport for work
Where Nashport’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
58jobs based in Nashport
0%of working residents work in town
15 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Nashport
Unincorporated community in Ohio, U.S.
Nashport is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in Licking Township, Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. It has a post office with the ZIP code 43830. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 449.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 2.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 820 ft
- ZIP code
- 43830
Questions about Nashport
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Nashport, OH a good place to live?
Nashport has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.