The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43160 sells for about $241,000, or $185 per square foot.
Prices are up +9.5% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 40 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $804 a month.
ZIP 43160 — Washington Court House
The housing market in 43160 shows steady price appreciation and moderate inventory levels, reflecting a stable local economy. Demand remains consistent, driven by affordability relative to the broader Columbus metro area, though sales volume is constrained by limited new listings.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking affordable housing options and a small-town lifestyle within commuting distance of larger regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 9.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 40 days on market with 3.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
15% 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 4.1% · poverty 14.8% — 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 9.7%/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 6.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
in-migration and out-migration balanced
ZCTA 43160, Fayette 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 Washington Court House are generally consistent with regional averages for small-town Ohio, with property crime being the primary concern.
Schools in the area are primarily served by Washington Court House City Schools, which maintain a standard accountability rating within the state framework.
The area faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near local creek beds, with standard insurance requirements for residential properties.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing and agricultural support services, with steady infrastructure maintenance and modest commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed by Fayette County based on market value, with rates determined by local school district levies and municipal millage.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents utilizing US-35 and US-22 for access to the broader Columbus metropolitan employment core.
The area features local parks such as Eyman Park and access to nearby golf courses and community shopping centers within the city limits.
The rental market is characterized by low vacancy rates and moderate rent growth, with a limited supply of multi-family housing units.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and retail trade, with significant employment provided by regional distribution centers.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use, with US-35 serving as the primary arterial highway connecting the area to Columbus.
Development is focused on infill residential projects and small-scale commercial expansion along the main highway corridors.
The Fayette County Auditor manages property assessments, conducting triennial updates to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to Washington Court House City School District levies and local municipal utility assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low exposure to major natural disasters compared to coastal regions.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
- Snow Hill Golf Course4.617.5 mi
- Fayette County Fairgrounds4.21.5 mi
- The Murphy Theatre4.820 mi
- Launch Family Entertainment Jeffersonville4.410.6 mi
- Eyman Park4.22.3 mi
- LeElla Lanes4.31.5 mi
- Mitchell Park4.312.2 mi
- Moody’s Vape and Smoke Shop4.91.8 mi
- Destination Outlets4.110.5 mi
- Eyman Park4.22.3 mi
- Mitchell Park4.312.2 mi
- Dog Park4.12.7 mi
- Deer Creek Marina4.313.6 mi
- Buckeye Hills Country Club4.48.8 mi
- Destination Outlets4.110.5 mi
- Dollar General3.811.6 mi
- Washington Industrial Park4.23.8 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Central community park with walking paths and recreational facilities.
Local golf facility serving the community.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.