The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43076 sells for about $274,700, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 45 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $922 a month.
ZIP 43076 — Thornville
The housing market in 43076 remains stable, supported by steady demand for lake-adjacent properties and rural residential living. While inventory is slightly elevated, the market maintains a healthy balance between buyers and sellers, with prices showing modest year-over-year growth.
This ZIP is ideal for families and retirees seeking a quieter, lake-oriented lifestyle who are willing to commute to the Columbus metro area for major employment.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 days on market with 4.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
12% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 98.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.1% · poverty 6.0% — 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 5.8%/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 5.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43076, Perry 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 the Thornville area are generally low and stable, consistent with rural Perry County trends and significantly lower than the regional averages found in the Columbus metropolitan core.
Schools serving the area are primarily part of the Northern Local School District, which maintains a rural-focused curriculum with moderate performance ratings.
The area is primarily at risk for localized flooding near Buckeye Lake, with standard wind and storm insurance coverage recommended for the region.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Columbus exurbs and recreational development around Buckeye Lake, though the area remains largely rural in character.
Property taxes are assessed by Perry County based on the local millage rate, which includes levies for the school district, county services, and township operations.
Commuting to the Columbus employment core typically requires a 45-60 minute drive via I-70, as there is no direct public transit access.
The area is anchored by Buckeye Lake, offering extensive boating, fishing, and park access, alongside local shopping and dining options in the village center.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand, with many properties serving as seasonal or lake-adjacent housing.
The local economy is a mix of agriculture, small-scale retail, and tourism related to Buckeye Lake, with many residents employed in the broader Columbus labor market.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with I-70 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on maintaining the rural character while supporting controlled growth near the lakefront and major highway interchanges.
Perry County Auditor manages property assessments, with reappraisals occurring on a triennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to Northern Local School District taxes and various township-level levies.
Property insurance premiums are moderate, though proximity to the lake may require specific flood insurance considerations.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 43076 profile.
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.
- Altitude Trampoline Park4.410.9 mi
- Get Air Pickerington4.219.7 mi
- Heath City Water Park4.410.1 mi
- The Games We Play Escape Rooms515.6 mi
- Legend Valley4.84.3 mi
- National Trail Raceway4.69.1 mi
- Virtues Golf Club4.517.4 mi
- Haunted Hoochie4.319.5 mi
- Cumberland Trail Golf Club4.416.4 mi
- Buckeye Lake State Park4.56.5 mi
- Buckeye Lake Winery4.24.4 mi
- Newark Earthworks4.611.4 mi
- Tiki Bowling Lanes4.412.6 mi
- Flint Ridge State Memorial4.711.1 mi
- The Dawes Arboretum4.77.2 mi
- AHA! A Hands-On Adventure A Children's Museum4.515.5 mi
- Flint Ridge State Memorial4.711.1 mi
- Fairfield County Infirmary4.913.4 mi
- The Works4.712.5 mi
- The Dawes Arboretum4.77.2 mi
- Buckeye Lake State Park4.56.5 mi
- Newark Earthworks4.611.4 mi
- Infirmary Mound Park4.811.9 mi
- Flint Ridge State Memorial4.711.1 mi
- Mastodon Golf Club3.87.6 mi
- Pumpkin Vine Golf Course4.512.8 mi
- Harbor Hills Country Club4.54.5 mi
- Whitetail Ridge Golf Course4.53.4 mi
- Rural King4.410.9 mi
- Indian Mound Mall3.710.9 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.210.6 mi
- Buckeye Games & Flea Market4.610.7 mi
- JCPenney4.110.8 mi
- John Glenn Columbus International Airport4.326.7 mi
- Rickenbacker International Airport4.428.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
A major regional destination for boating, fishing, and seasonal recreation.
Provides public access to the lake, trails, and picnic areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.