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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
$63,974
Median income
$203,100
Median home value
22.9%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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.

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 Ohio average), while per-capita income is $34,276. Local economic indicators show a 15.4% poverty rate alongside 3.4% unemployment. Median home value sits at $203,100 (3% above the state average), median rent at $970 a month, and owner-occupancy at 61.1%.

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. To put 43055 in local context, 3 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in Licking County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 43055?

39.2

Median Age

48.6%

Male

51.4%

Female

1.9%

Foreign-Born

White 89.0%
African American 2.6%
Asian 0.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 6.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.6%

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

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

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 63.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.9%

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

Owner 61.1%
Renter 38.9%

$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.

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.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 43055 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 43055 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

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.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
43071 Saint Louisville, OH 2,351 4.7 mi
43056 Heath, OH 17,439 7.7 mi
43080 Utica, OH 5,498 9.1 mi

More ZIP Codes in Licking County

43062 standard
Pataskala, OH
Pop: 27,644
43056 standard
Heath, OH
Pop: 17,439
43023 standard
Granville, OH
Pop: 13,231
43031 standard
Johnstown, OH
Pop: 12,318
43011 standard
Centerburg, OH
Pop: 7,491
43080 standard
Utica, OH
Pop: 5,498

Related Areas

Licking County Newark, OH Ohio

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.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.