| ZIP Code | 43055 |
|---|---|
| City | Newark |
| State | Ohio (OH) |
| County | Licking County |
| Area Code | 220/740 |
| Elevation | 991 ft |
| Latitude | 40.110508 |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -82.378699 |
| Timezone | New York (DST) |
| FIPS | 39089 |
| ZIP Type | Standard |
| Status | Active |
Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 39.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg Household Size | 2.45 |
| Below Poverty | 15.7% ▲ 57% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.0% ▼ 12% below avg |
| Unemployment | 3.2% ▼ 35% below avg |
| No HS Diploma | 346 (0.9%) |
| HS Graduate | 15,312 (38.3%) |
| Some College | 5,715 (14.3%) |
| Associates | 4,996 (12.5%) |
| Bachelors | 4,197 (10.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 9,364 (23.5%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $61,807 ▼ 19% below avg ↑ 26% since 2019 |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $185,300 ▼ 34% below avg ↑ 40% since 2019 |
| Home/Income Ratio | 3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $920/mo ↑ 17% since 2019 |
| Total Units | 27,046 |
| Vacant Units | 1,948 |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Summary
| Total Units | 27,046 |
|---|---|
| Vacant | 1,948 |
| Owner Occupied | 61.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 39.0% |
| Avg HH Size | 2.45 |
ZIP code 43055 is located in Newark, Ohio, within Licking County. With a population of 62,697, this is a densely populated ZIP code with a middle-aged community — the median age is 39.1 years. Economically, 43055 is a solidly middle-class ZIP code: the median household income of $61,807 is below the national average.
Real estate in ZIP code 43055 represents an affordable housing market. The median home value of $185,300 is below the national average. Renters can expect to pay around $920 per month in median rent. Homeownership is strong here — 61.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, suggesting an established, stable residential community. Median home values have increased by 40% since 2019.
The population of 43055 is primarily White (89.45%). Residents are moderately educated — 34.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is near the national average. Poverty affects some residents at 15.7%. Household income has grown by 26% since 2019.
The unemployment rate in 43055 stands at 3.2%, which is below the national average. About 11% of workers are remote. As in most parts of the country, driving alone is the dominant commute mode at 78%.
Overall, ZIP code 43055 in Newark, OH is characterized as solidly middle-class, moderately educated, a middle-aged community, and predominantly owner-occupied. With 62,697 residents, a median household income of $61,807, and a median home value of $185,300, it offers a clear picture of life in this part of Ohio.