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Newark, OH
City in Licking County, Ohio. ZIP codes: 43055.
Population
50,783
Land area
21sq mi
People per sq mi
2,421
ZIP codes
1
Newark and its ZIP codes
Newark at a glance
- Newark is about 8.4 times as dense as Ohio as a whole.
- It is the 17th most populous of 1,264 cities and towns in Ohio.
- Households here earn a median of $61,670 a year, 14% less than the Ohio figure of $71,389.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $192,300 (10% below Ohio) and median rent is $973 a month.
Local data for Newark, OH
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes5
- Schools20
- Colleges3
- Libraries2
- Banks17
- Post Offices1
- Parks19
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants149
- Affordable Housing11
- Home Health Agencies2
- Dialysis Centers2
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment13
- Private Schools5
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places17
Housing and community stats
Newark, OH, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,670
Poverty rate
17.1%
Median home value
$192,300
Median rent
$973/mo
Homeownership
55.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.0%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
23.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (10,574), Irish Americans (7,136), Italian Americans (2,650).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Licking County. PPP loans are for Newark.
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
Newark, OH, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.5%
- Carpooled9.8%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.4%
- Worked from home11.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newark, 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
84° / 18°F
43.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone17 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newark, OH, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
ZIP codes in Newark
1 in or overlapping Newark. Population shown
Cities near Newark
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GranvilleVillage | 3.2 mi | 4.8 |
| HeathCity | 4 mi | 11.5 |
| MarneCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 0.9 |
| Granville SouthCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 6.1 |
| St. LouisvilleVillage | 6.4 mi | 0.3 |
| HanoverVillage | 7.9 mi | 1.8 |
| JacksontownCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 1.3 |
| HebronVillage | 8.3 mi | 3 |
| Harbor HillsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.8 |
| AlexandriaVillage | 10 mi | 0.2 |
| Buckeye LakeVillage | 10 mi | 2 |
| UticaVillage | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| ThornportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.2 |
| Fairfield BeachCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.7 |
| Beechwood TrailsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.6 |
| ThornvilleVillage | 13 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newark, OH in?
- Newark is in Licking County, Ohio.
- What ZIP codes are in Newark, OH?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newark include 43055.
- What is the population of Newark, OH?
- About 50,783 people live in Newark, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newark?
- Nearby places include Granville (3.2 mi), Heath (4 mi), Marne (6.2 mi), Granville South (6.3 mi), St. Louisville (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023