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Heath, OH
City in Licking County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43056.
Population
10,644
Land area
11.5sq mi
People per sq mi
926
ZIP codes
1
Heath and its ZIP codes
Heath at a glance
- Heath is about 3.2 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 178th among 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- The median household income is $71,917, close to the Ohio median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $235,700 (10% above Ohio) and median rent is $1,129 a month.
Local data for Heath, OH
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Heath, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,917
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$235,700
Median rent
$1,129/mo
Homeownership
72.1%
Bachelor's or higher
23.7%
Median age
43.2
Average commute
23.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,988), Irish Americans (1,430), Italian Americans (328).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Licking County. PPP loans are for Heath.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,481
75,544 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$61,466
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.2B
FY 2026, $6,674 per person
How people get to work
Heath, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.6%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home16.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Heath, OH, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
664
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
402
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 21°F
38.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Heath, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.2%
U.S. 12.1% +1.1 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
ZIP codes in Heath
1 in or overlapping Heath. Population shown
Cities near Heath
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GranvilleVillage | 3.1 mi | 4.8 |
| NewarkCity | 4 mi | 21 |
| HebronVillage | 4.4 mi | 3 |
| JacksontownCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 1.3 |
| Granville SouthCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 6.1 |
| Harbor HillsCensus-designated place | 5.9 mi | 2.8 |
| Buckeye LakeVillage | 6.3 mi | 2 |
| ThornportCensus-designated place | 7.1 mi | 1.2 |
| Fairfield BeachCensus-designated place | 7.3 mi | 0.7 |
| MarneCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 0.9 |
| ThornvilleVillage | 8.9 mi | 0.5 |
| HanoverVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.8 |
| KirkersvilleVillage | 9.9 mi | 1.8 |
| MillersportVillage | 10 mi | 0.9 |
| AlexandriaVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| St. LouisvilleVillage | 10 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Heath, OH in?
- Heath is in Licking County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Heath, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Heath include 43056.
- What is the population of Heath, OH?
- About 10,644 people live in Heath, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Heath?
- Nearby places include Granville (3.1 mi), Newark (4 mi), Hebron (4.4 mi), Jacksontown (4.4 mi), Granville South (5.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023