ZIP Code 43055
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Newark · Licking County · Ohio
- Population
- 59,605
- Median income
- $63,974
- Median home value
- $203,100
- Bachelor's or higher
- 22.9%
- Land area
- 292.2 sq mi
204/sq mi
▼ 16% vs US
higher than 37% of US ZIPs
▼ 27% vs US
higher than 44% of US ZIPs
Median age 39.2
New York
ZIP code 43055 in Newark, Ohio has a population of 59,605. The median household income is $63,974, which is 16% below the national average. Median home value is $203,100, 27% below the US average. 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 43055 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 292.2 square miles in Newark, Licking County, Ohio. The area is home to 59,605 residents, producing a population density of 204 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 43055 against Ohio and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 43055 sits at $63,974 (12% below the Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,276. The poverty rate stands at 15.4% and the unemployment rate at 3.4%. On housing, the median home value is $203,100 (3% above the state average) with median rent at $970 per month, and 61.1% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 43055 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Licking County, so you can benchmark 43055 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →
Top industries in ZIP 43055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 43055.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
156 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
144 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
129 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
125 establishments
- Construction
Construction
103 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 43055, Newark, OH · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
59,605
Population
292.2
Area (sq mi)
204
People / sq mi
New York
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 43055?
39.2
Median Age
48.6%
Male
51.4%
Female
1.9%
Foreign-Born
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How much do residents earn?
$63,974
Median Household Income
-12% vs state
$34,276
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
26,651
Total Housing Units
24,845
Occupied Units
1,806
Vacant Units
2.50
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$203,100
Median Home Value
+3% vs state
$970
Median Rent
1966
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+8.4%
YoY Change (2024)
231
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+131%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 43055 have increased 8.4% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +131% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.8% | 147 |
| 2021 | +13.4% | 166 |
| 2022 | +16.9% | 194 |
| 2023 | +9.5% | 213 |
| 2024 | +8.4% | 231 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 1,105 business establishments in ZIP 43055, employing approximately 18,551 people with a combined annual payroll of $991,038,000.
1,105
Businesses
18,551
Employees
$991.0M
Annual Payroll
18
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 156 | 14.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 144 | 13.0% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 129 | 11.7% |
| Accommodation and food services | 125 | 11.3% |
| Construction | 103 | 9.3% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 83 | 7.5% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 82 | 7.4% |
| Finance and insurance | 74 | 6.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 54 | 4.9% |
| Manufacturing | 46 | 4.2% |
| Wholesale trade | 27 | 2.4% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 21 | 1.9% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 18 | 1.6% |
| Information | 13 | 1.2% |
| Educational services | 12 | 1.1% |
| Utilities | 6 | 0.5% |
| Management of companies and enterprises | 6 | 0.5% |
| Mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction | 5 | 0.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.
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