Masonic Lodge #472 · National Register of Historic Places
Zaleski’s story
170 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1947.
1 place on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1856Zaleski is settled
ZaleskiOH
Photo: Nyttend · Public domain
Population
228
2025 Census estimate · −0.9% since 2020
Median age
60.6
years
Jobs based here
13
A commuter town
Is Zaleski a good place to live?
Zaleski’s average commute is 39 minutes, above both the Ohio town median (24 minutes) and the median of U.S. towns (25 minutes). Among 994 Ohio towns, just 2 have a higher median age than Zaleski. Zaleski has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What makes Zaleski stand out
Where Zaleski beats most towns.
Small town
228 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Zaleski: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Zaleski, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterZaleski Village PWS1 health-based violation in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet2 providers89% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Zaleski’s trash rules yet
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, Vinton County Board of ElectionsVinton County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4569845698 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 Zaleski.
Work & commute
Zaleski has 0.2 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
The top destinations are Athens (14%), Columbus (9%) and McArthur (8%). Half of commuters travel less than 31 miles.
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Zaleski0%
Athens14%
Columbus9%
McArthur8%
Wellston6%
31 mi
median commute distance
13
jobs based in Zaleski
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Climate
Zaleski: four seasons and pleasant summers
Expect July afternoons of 84° and January nights of 22°, with about 23 inches of snow a winter.
23″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter24–42°
Spring41–64°
Summer61–83°
Fall43–66°
Oct 14
typical first frost
Apr 27
typical last frost
+1.1°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Health
Zaleski stands out in Ohio and nationally: a larger share of its adults have high blood pressure
The share of adults in Zaleski who binge drink: 15%. In Zaleski, 18% of adults have diabetes, above both Ohio’s towns (13%) and U.S. towns (12%). Against the Ohio average, Zaleski comes out ahead on 1 CDC measures out of 32, and behind on 14.
| Zaleski | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 15% | 14% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 45% | 38% | 35% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 21% | 16% | 14% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
1 better17 too close to call14 worse
| What stands out | Zaleski | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 83.1% | 79.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 13.2% | 8% |
Ohiohealth O'bleness Hospital
15.2 mi away · emergency room
3 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Natural hazards
Zaleski faces a moderate natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Federal disaster aid has reached households in Zaleski once, in 2003. Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 52% of U.S. communities.
48risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHeat waves
1
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Zaleski
15pages on Zaleski
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Zaleski
About 0 of every 100 Zaleski residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Zaleski for work
Where Zaleski’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
13jobs based in Zaleski
0%of working residents work in town
31 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Zaleski
Village in Ohio, United States
Zaleski is a village in Vinton County, Ohio, United States. The population was 230 at the 2020 census. Zaleski lies within the heavily forested and scenic portion of southeastern Ohio and borders the Zaleski State Forest.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- ZIP code
- 45698
Questions about Zaleski
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Zaleski, OH a good place to live?
Zaleski has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.