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About New Concord, Ohio

New Concord is a locality in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,657. The population density is 560.1 people per km². New Concord is located at 39.9937°N, 81.7340°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43762.

New Concord rests in a quiet pocket of Muskingum County, where the land begins its gentle, rolling descent toward the Muskingum River valley. It lies 26.4 miles south-west of West Chester, OH (from West Chester, OH: bearing 231°T), and is situated 8.1 miles west-south-west of Cambridge. The terrain here is a soft study in greens and browns, a landscape shaped by glacial legacy and the patient work of agriculture. Fields of corn and soybeans stretch out like rumpled quilts under a sky that often carries the cool, crisp air of the Ohio interior, especially in the autumn when the leaves ignite in a final, glorious blaze. The village itself is a cluster of sturdy brick buildings and well-kept homes, a place where the pace of life seems to align with the slow, deliberate growth of the oak trees that line its streets, their branches reaching out like wise, old arms. The spirit of New Concord is deeply intertwined with its educational roots, most notably as the birthplace of John Glenn, the famed astronaut and senator, a fact that lends a quiet pride to the community. The presence of Muskingum University, a venerable institution, infuses the town with a subtle intellectual hum, a counterpoint to the prevailing agrarian character. Historically, this region prospered from its fertile soil and its proximity to burgeoning markets, a legacy visible in the enduring farms that still dot the surrounding countryside. The local economy, while modest, is sustained by a blend of agriculture, small businesses, and the steady employment provided by the university, creating a sense of grounded resilience. The quietude of New Concord is not an emptiness, but a fullness of lived history and ongoing community, a place where the past feels present, not as a relic, but as a foundation.

About This New Concord Map Page

This page provides an interactive Google map of New Concord, Ohio with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on New Concord and Muskingum County.

Detailed location data for New Concord includes the ZIP code (43762), telephone area code (740), county seat of Muskingum County (Zanesville), and school district assignment (East Muskingum Local School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct New Concord is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.