North Zanesville Ohio Map

About North Zanesville, Ohio

North Zanesville is a locality in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,116. The population density is 338.9 people per km². North Zanesville is located at 39.9862°N, 81.9923°W. It observes the Eastern Time (America/New_York) timezone. ZIP code: 43701.

North Zanesville stretches across a topography defined by the persistent, unhurried carving of the Muskingum River, which flows just a mile to the south. It lies 2.7 miles north of Zanesville, OH (from Zanesville, OH: bearing 11°T), and is situated 5.5 miles north of South Zanesville. The landscape here is characterized by the quiet endurance of Appalachian foothills, where the horizon is punctuated by the distant, hazy silhouette of Moxahala Ridge. A traveler moving through the terrain will notice how the light at dusk catches the heavy, verdant canopy of the region, casting long shadows over the subtle rise and fall of the earth. Only four miles away, the waters of Dillon Lake provide a reflective stillness, offering a cooling counterpoint to the dense, wooded tracts that define the broader expanse.

Industrial ambition once fueled the growth of North Zanesville, grounding its economy in the red clay and coal deposits that emerged from the nearby Coal Hollow. While the heavy kilns that once defined the horizon have quieted, the remnants of that industrious spirit remain in the brick-lined streets and the sturdy, pragmatic architecture of the neighborhood. Residents often gather at Jaycee Riverside Park, where the proximity to the water offers a reprieve from the daily grind and a place to watch the seasons shift through the trees. Life in North Zanesville maintains a measured pace, a persistent hum of activity that honors the labor of the past while navigating the slow, deliberate transition into a quieter future.

About This North Zanesville Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of North Zanesville, Ohio. Coordinates: 39.986242, -81.992345. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service. Real-time local and world news feeds keep the page current.

Detailed location data for North Zanesville includes the ZIP code (43701), telephone area code (740), county seat of Muskingum County (Zanesville), and school district assignment (West Muskingum Local School District).

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.