The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 43080 sells for about $220,000, or $165 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.5% 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 $789 a month.
ZIP 43080 — Utica
The housing market in 43080 remains stable with modest price appreciation and low inventory levels. Demand is supported by buyers seeking affordability outside the Columbus urban core, though higher interest rates have tempered the pace of sales compared to previous years.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with an affordable cost of living, while remaining within commuting distance of the Columbus metro area.
Median prices moved up 2.5% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 45 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 3.2% · poverty 7.0% — 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 6.5%/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 5.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 43080, Ohio
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 Utica area are generally lower than the broader Columbus metropolitan average, with property crime being the primary concern.
The area is served by the Utica Community Schools district, which maintains a stable reputation for providing foundational education in a rural-suburban setting.
The region faces moderate risk from severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with standard flood insurance requirements for properties located near local creek floodplains.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the expanding Columbus industrial corridor and local agricultural support services, with steady but modest residential development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level with standard millage rates applied to the appraised value, supplemented by local school district levies.
Commuting to the Columbus employment core typically requires a 45-60 minute drive via state routes and highway connections.
The area features local community parks and proximity to rural outdoor recreation, including fishing and hiking trails, with basic shopping and dining available in the village center.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and steady demand from local workers, with limited short-term rental presence.
The local economy is anchored by agricultural services, small-scale manufacturing, and retail, with many residents commuting to the broader Columbus labor market.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with limited public transit options connecting to the Columbus metro area.
Development is currently focused on small-scale residential infill and maintaining the village's historic character.
The Licking County Auditor manages property assessments, with triennial updates to ensure valuations reflect current market conditions.
Parcels are subject to local school district levies and county-wide utility and emergency service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are stable, reflecting the area's low-to-moderate risk profile for natural disasters.
The state continues to see net positive domestic migration, driven by the growth of the Columbus metropolitan region.
Ohio is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention for the foreclosure process, which typically extends the timeline for completion.
Sellers are required to provide a residential property disclosure form detailing the condition of the home and known defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov for ZCTA 43080.
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.
Local community park offering green space and recreational facilities.
Historic downtown area with local businesses and dining options.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.