City

Newark, OH

3 ZIP codes  ·  Licking County  ·  Ohio

👥62,697Population
💰$61,807Median HH Income▼ 19% below avg
🎂39.1Median Age
🏠$185,300Median Home Value▼ 34% below avg
🎓34.0%College Grads▼ 12% below avg
📊3.2%Unemployment▼ 35% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.6% Female 51.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 89.5%Hispanic: 2.2%Black: 2.6%Asian: 0.8%Other: 4.5%Race
White89.5%
Hispanic2.2%
Black2.6%
Asian0.8%
Other4.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
25%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age39.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.45
Below Poverty15.7% ▲ 57% above avg
College Grads34.0% ▼ 12% below avg
Unemployment3.2% ▼ 35% below avg
No HS Diploma346 (0.9%)
HS Graduate15,312 (38.3%)
Some College5,715 (14.3%)
Associates4,996 (12.5%)
Bachelors4,197 (10.5%)
Graduate Degree9,364 (23.5%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 38.3%Some College: 14.3%Associates: 12.5%Bachelors: 10.5%Graduate: 23.5%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad38.3%
Some College14.3%
Associates12.5%
Bachelors10.5%
Graduate23.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 61%Renter: 39%Tenure
Owner61.0%
Renter39.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
3%
$50k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
20%
$150k–$200k
22%
$200k–$300k
28%
$300k–$500k
12%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$61,807 ▼ 19% below avg
Median Home Value$185,300 ▼ 34% below avg
Home/Income Ratio3.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$920/mo
Total Housing Units27,046
Vacant Units1,948

Income Distribution

Under $25k
20%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
15%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
2%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
38%
15–30 min
29%
30–45 min
16%
Over 45 min
17%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
15%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
11%
2000+
59%
About Newark, OH

Newark is a city in Ohio, located in Licking County. The city spans 3 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 62,697 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 39.1 years.

Economically, Newark is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $61,807 is below the national average. Approximately 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 3.2%, below the national average.

The real estate market in Newark is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $185,300, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $920 per month. Homeownership is high at 61.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newark is moderately educated. 34.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is primarily White (89.45%).

Newark, OH offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Ohio. Spread across 3 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Newark
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
43055 62,697 $61,807 $185,300 $920 3.2% 34.0% 61.0%

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