Zanesville, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Zanesville? Because it is located in Muskingum County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.25%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Zanesville's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Muskingum County & transit1.50%
- Total you pay7.25%
Zanesville sits in Muskingum County, so its combined rate is 7.25% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.50% in Muskingum County and transit tax. Because Ohio sources sales tax to the delivery destination, anything shipped to Zanesville is taxed at 7.25%, and in-store purchases use the same rate — so a $50.00 taxable item runs $53.63 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Zanesville no matter the local rate.
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Zanesville sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.25%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.36 | $5.36 |
| $10.00 | $0.73 | $10.73 |
| $25.00 | $1.81 | $26.81 |
| $50.00 | $3.62 | $53.63 |
| $100.00 | $7.25 | $107.25 |
| $500.00 | $36.25 | $536.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $72.50 | $1,072.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Zanesville. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.25%.
Zanesville sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Zanesville is 7.25% in 2026. This is based on its location in Muskingum County, which adds a 1.50% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.25%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Zanesville is $7.25, for a total of $107.25.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Zanesville. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.25%.
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