Newark, OH · standard
ZIP Code 43055
Licking County, Ohio - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 59,605
- 204/sq mi High-density area
- $63,974
- Median income Near-median income area
- $203,100
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 22.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Newark pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a low-density, homeowner-dominated and unusually populous area.
- 37th pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 44th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 204
- people per sq mi
- 61%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 43055 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 43055 (Newark, OH) rose +8.4% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 213.0 in 2023 to 231.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 43055 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newark, Licking County, Ohio, with 59,605 residents across 292.2 square miles, a density of 204 people per square mile, in the New York time zone.
ZIP 43055 reports a modest median household income of $63,974 (12% below the average Ohio ZIP), while per-capita income is $34,276. The poverty rate is 15.4%, with unemployment at 3.4%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $203,100 (3% above the average Ohio ZIP) and median rent is $970; 61.1% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 22.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.2, and the average commute is 24 minutes. The page also surfaces 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Licking County, so 43055 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 43055
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, OH
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 + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, 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; 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 ZIP avg
$34,276
Per Capita Income
15.4%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment Rate
24.1 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 43055 ranks nationally
Newark, OH household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$63,974 37th percentile higher than 37% of 30,318 US ZIPs
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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
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?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
26,651housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 43055 vs 43071 →
ZIP 43055 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43055
Newark (43055)
59,605 residents
- 43056 17,439
Heath (43056)
17,439 residents
- 43080 5,498
Utica (43080)
5,498 residents
- 43071 2,351
Saint Louisville (43071)
2,351 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43055 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 43055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 43080
Utica (43080)
$87,301 median income
- 43056
Heath (43056)
$80,014 median income
- 43071
Saint Louisville (43071)
$78,824 median income
- 43055
Newark (43055)
$63,974 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 43055 ranks #4 of 4 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 43055, both outside OH so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (59,605 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 43055 in?
ZIP code 43055 (Newark) is located in Licking County, Ohio. Licking County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/licking-oh.
What is the population of ZIP code 43055?
ZIP code 43055 in Newark, OH has a population of 59,605 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 43055?
The median household income in ZIP 43055 is $63,974, which is 16% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 43055?
The median home value in ZIP 43055 is $203,100, which is 27% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 43055?
The largest racial group in ZIP 43055 is White at 89.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 43055?
ZIP code 43055 has 1,105 business establishments employing approximately 18,551 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 43055?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 43055 are: Retail trade (156), Health care and social assistance (144), Other services (except public administration) (129). There are 18 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 43055?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 43055 increased by 8.4% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 131%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 43055?
In ZIP code 43055, 63.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 43055?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 43055 is 24.1 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 43055?
In ZIP code 43055, approximately 61.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 38.9% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43055?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 43055 is 15.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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