Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
Zanesfield’s average trip to work is 20 minutes, below both Ohio’s towns (24 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Zanesfield’s trail density is 2.0 miles per square mile, above both the Ohio town median (0.2) and the median of U.S. towns (0.4). Zanesfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Zanesfield beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 317 in 1850, 194 in 2020. The archive holds 12 old photos and papers going back to 1913 and 4 maps from 1913 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Zanesfield, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
Ordered by what stands out in Zanesfield.
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 81% of U.S. communities. One flood insurance claim has been paid in Zanesfield since 2008.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Zanesfield for work: only 0% work in town. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line in Zanesfield. The top destinations are Allen Township (14%), Bellefontaine (11%) and Marysville (11%).
| Zanesfield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $90,000 | $75,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Zanesfield has chilly winters and pleasant summers. Zanesfield’s July high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
The typical Zanesfield home is worth about $195,000, up 14% in a year, 21% below the Ohio typical home. The median rent in Zanesfield is $850 a month.
| Zanesfield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 82% | 77% | 73% |
| Median rent | $850 a month | $944 a month | $1,185 a month |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Adults 18 to 34 are 16% of residents (22% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 44% of residents (38% statewide). 23% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Ohio.
| Zanesfield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.2 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 23% | 24% | 29% |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±2.6 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Zanesfield | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 9.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 16.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 1.2% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 14.3% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 17.4% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 16.1% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 10.6% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 6.2% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.7% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.4% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 38.1% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 24.6% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 16.1% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 6.8% | 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
Zanesfield beats the Ohio average on 6 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0. 10% of Zanesfield adults worry about having enough food.
| Zanesfield | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 13% | 14% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 20% | 19% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 25% | 26% | 23% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 15% | 14% |
| What stands out | Zanesfield | OH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10% | 14.1% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 6.2% | 8.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Zanesfield Community Park | 0.2 mi | 5 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Zanesfield. Close and well known come first.
3 mi MountainCampbell Hill
32 mi Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
33 mi LandmarkHarding Tomb
29 mi LandmarkMadonna of the Trail
32 mi Theme parkZoombezi Bay440K visitors a year
3 mi MuseumZane Shawnee CavernsCampbell Hill: Analogue Kid (talk)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Harding Tomb: User:Postdlf, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Madonna of the Trail: W. Guy Finley, Public domain · Zoombezi Bay: JBTHEMILKER, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Zane Shawnee Caverns: Darkbluejacket, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Zanesfield; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Zanesfield residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Ohio.
Where Zanesfield’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Ohio, United States
Zanesfield is a village in Logan County, Ohio, United States of America. The population was 194 at the 2020 census. It is the smallest incorporated village in Logan County.
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Zanesfield has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
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