43055 ZIP Code — Newark, OH
Licking County, Ohio
ZIP code 43055 is located in Newark, Ohio, within Licking County. It covers approximately 112.71 square miles and serves a population of 62,460 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.
About ZIP code 43055
The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $170,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 60%.
Median household income is $59,345. 34% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 24 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 23% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (25%) compared to national benchmarks.
62,460
population
112.71
sq mi land
Standard
ZIP type
Eastern (ET)
timezone
43055 ZIP code map
Cities in ZIP code 43055
Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43055. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.
| City | Status |
|---|---|
| Newark | Acceptable |
| Newark | Preferred |
Nearby ZIP codes
43093 Newark (4.5 mi)
43071 Saint Louisville (4.6 mi)
43080 Utica (8.2 mi)
43080 Utica (8.2 mi)
43056 Heath (9 mi)
43023 Granville (9.1 mi)
43037 Martinsburg (11.6 mi)
43822 Frazeysburg (12.1 mi)
43025 Hebron (12.2 mi)
43001 Alexandria (12.4 mi)
43830 Nashport (13.4 mi)
43022 Gambier (14.9 mi)
Demographics
updated 06/2026
| Population | |
|---|---|
| Total population | 62,460 |
| Population density | 554 / sq mi |
| State FIPS | 39 |
| County FIPS | 089 |
| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Land area | 112.71 sq mi |
| Water area | 1.22 sq mi |
| Latitude | 40.1216 |
| Longitude | -82.3822 |
| Timezone | Eastern (ET) |
| Area code | 740 |
Total population by age
Gender
Race & ethnicity
Economics
updated 06/2026
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.4% | 37.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 33.0% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.2% | 23.3% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
Demographics & statistics
62,460
Population
554
People per sq mi
38.9
Median age
$59,345
Median household income
$31,505
Per capita income
$170,000
Median home value
$879
Median monthly rent
60.0%
Home ownership
15.2%
Poverty rate
3.6%
Unemployment
17,218
Housing units
22.5%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Male
Female
1,715
Under 5
1,812
1,904
5–9
2,010
1,981
10–14
2,092
2,007
15–19
2,120
2,285
20–24
2,412
3,806
25–34
4,018
3,703
35–44
3,911
3,869
45–54
4,086
2,000
55–59
2,111
1,849
60–64
1,953
3,047
65–74
3,217
1,517
75–84
1,601
697
85+
737
← Male
Female →
Age summary
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 13,969 | 22.4% |
| 18 and over | 48,491 | 77.6% |
| 65 and over | 10,816 | 17.3% |
| Median age | 38.9 years | |
Race & ethnicity
White
88.9%
Two or more races
4.7%
Black or African American
2.7%
Hispanic or Latino
2.1%
Other race
0.7%
Asian
0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.2%
| Group | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| White | 56,718 | 88.9% |
| Two or more races | 2,997 | 4.7% |
| Black or African American | 1,710 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1,309 | 2.1% |
| Other race | 463 | 0.7% |
| Asian | 430 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 119 | 0.2% |
Household income
| Income range | This ZIP | County avg | State avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $50k | 47.4% | 37.4% | 43.3% |
| $50k – $100k | 33.7% | 33.0% | 31.4% |
| $100k – $200k | 16.2% | 23.3% | 20.0% |
| Over $200k | 2.7% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
Under $10k
5.8%
$10k–$15k
6.6%
$15k–$25k
7.9%
$25k–$35k
9.0%
$35k–$50k
13.2%
$50k–$75k
19.4%
$75k–$100k
13.2%
$100k–$150k
14.7%
$150k–$200k
5.5%
$200k+
4.7%
| Range | % of households |
|---|---|
| Under $10k | 5.8% |
| $10k–$15k | 6.6% |
| $15k–$25k | 7.9% |
| $25k–$35k | 9.0% |
| $35k–$50k | 13.2% |
| $50k–$75k | 19.4% |
| $75k–$100k | 13.2% |
| $100k–$150k | 14.7% |
| $150k–$200k | 5.5% |
| $200k+ | 4.7% |
| Median income | $59,345 |
Housing
Home values
Under $50k
3.1%
$50k–$100k
13.6%
$100k–$150k
21.8%
$150k–$200k
25.9%
$200k–$300k
21.2%
$300k–$500k
11.8%
$500k–$1M
2.4%
$1M+
0.2%
Housing overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Median home value | $170,000 |
| Median rent / month | $879 |
| Owner occupied | 60.0% |
| Renter occupied | 40.0% |
| Vacant | 8.8% |
| Single-family detached | 69.4% |
| Large apartment buildings | 4.3% |
| Mobile homes | 2.6% |
| Median rooms | 5.8 |
| Avg household size (owned) | 2.56 |
Year built
| Era | % |
|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 0.2% |
| 2010–2019 | 2.2% |
| 2000–2009 | 7.7% |
| 1990–1999 | 10.3% |
| 1980–1989 | 8.8% |
| 1970–1979 | 15.3% |
| 1960–1969 | 11.0% |
| 1950–1959 | 13.0% |
| 1940–1949 | 6.3% |
| 1939 or earlier | 25.2% |
Bedrooms
| Size | % of units |
|---|---|
| No bedroom (studio) | 2.9% |
| 1 bedroom | 10.5% |
| 2 bedrooms | 25.5% |
| 3 bedrooms | 43.8% |
| 4 bedrooms | 14.7% |
| 5+ bedrooms | 2.7% |
Vehicles per household
| Vehicles | % of households |
|---|---|
| No vehicle | 7.9% |
| 1 vehicle | 34.0% |
| 2 vehicles | 34.3% |
| 3 or more | 23.8% |
Heating fuel
| Fuel type | % |
|---|---|
| Utility gas | 70.1% |
| Electricity | 21.7% |
| Propane / LP gas | 4.9% |
| Fuel oil | 0.6% |
| Wood | 1.5% |
| No fuel used | 0.6% |
Households & families
| Household type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Married-couple family | 10,892 | 44.0% |
| Cohabiting couple | 2,087 | 8.4% |
| Male householder, no spouse | 4,612 | 18.6% |
| Female householder, no spouse | 7,145 | 28.9% |
| Households with children under 18 | 7,518 | 30.4% |
| Households with seniors (65+) | 7,558 | 30.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | |
Marital status
| Status | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Never married | 34.4% | 27.8% |
| Married | 48.1% | 44.7% |
| Separated | 1.7% | 2.7% |
| Widowed | 3.3% | 9.7% |
| Divorced | 12.6% | 15.1% |
Education
Less than 9th grade
1.6%
Some HS, no diploma
6.7%
HS graduate
38.9%
Some college, no degree
21.0%
Associate's degree
9.4%
Bachelor's degree
15.9%
Graduate / professional
6.6%
| Metric | % |
|---|---|
| HS diploma or higher | 91.7% |
| Bachelor's or higher | 22.5% |
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
| Type | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery / preschool | 736 | 5.1% |
| Kindergarten | 846 | 5.9% |
| Elementary school | 6,238 | 43.2% |
| High school | 3,339 | 23.1% |
| College / grad school | 3,292 | 22.8% |
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
21.9%
Retail trade
14.1%
Manufacturing
13.7%
Arts, food & hospitality
10.9%
Finance & real estate
8.7%
Professional & management
6.8%
Other services
5.3%
Construction
5.2%
Transportation & utilities
4.6%
Public administration
4.5%
Wholesale trade
2.3%
Information
1.3%
Agriculture & mining
0.8%
Occupation
| Category | % |
|---|---|
| Management, business & arts | 31.4% |
| Service | 18.4% |
| Sales & office | 23.4% |
| Natural resources & construction | 8.4% |
| Production & transportation | 18.3% |
Employment type
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private sector | 83.3% |
| Government | 12.5% |
| Self-employed | 4.3% |
| Unpaid family workers | 0.0% |
Commute
| Method | % |
|---|---|
| Drive alone | 78.9% |
| Carpool | 7.4% |
| Public transit | 0.3% |
| Walk | 2.3% |
| Work from home | 9.1% |
| Other means | 2.0% |
| Avg commute (minutes) | 24.4 |
Poverty
All people
15.2%
Under 18 years
20.1%
18 and over
13.8%
Married-couple families
4.1%
Female-led households
29.6%
Income support
| Source | % of households |
|---|---|
| Social Security | 34.0% |
| Retirement income | 25.5% |
| Supplemental Security | 10.1% |
| Cash public assistance | 4.4% |
| Food stamps / SNAP | 17.0% |
Health indicators
| Condition | % |
|---|---|
| Obesity | 39.2% |
| High blood pressure | 35.9% |
| High cholesterol | 32.7% |
| Diabetes | 12.5% |
| Heart disease | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| Arthritis | 29.6% |
| Kidney disease | 3.2% |
| Pulmonary disease | 10.3% |
| Cancer | 6.9% |
| Behavior / access | % |
|---|---|
| Smoking | 25.0% |
| Binge drinking | 18.1% |
| No physical activity | 29.7% |
| Less than 7 hrs sleep | 36.2% |
| Depression | 25.3% |
| Fair or poor health | 17.9% |
| Poor mental health | 18.0% |
| Poor physical health | 12.1% |
| No health insurance | 12.9% |
| Visited doctor (checkup) | 76.4% |
| Visited dentist | 61.1% |
| Cholesterol screening | 86.8% |
| Teeth loss | 17.0% |
Veterans & disability
| Veterans | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Civilian veterans | 4,177 | 8.6% |
| Disability | % |
|---|---|
| Any disability | 19.2% |
| Under 18 | 9.0% |
| 18–64 years | 17.4% |
| 65 and over | 38.8% |
Health insurance coverage
| Type | % |
|---|---|
| Private insurance | 65.8% |
| Public insurance | 42.8% |
| No insurance | 5.9% |
| Uninsured under 19 | 2.8% |
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
| Language | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| English only | 58,933 | 94.4% |
| Spanish | 767 | 1.3% |
| Other Indo-European | 327 | 0.6% |
| Asian & Pacific Islander | 149 | 0.3% |
| Other languages | 58 | 0.1% |
Place of birth & citizenship
| Origin | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Native born (US) | 61,148 | 97.9% |
| Born in same state | 60,583 | 97.0% |
| Born in different state | 50,003 | 80.1% |
| Foreign born | 565 | 0.9% |
| Naturalized citizen | 1,312 | 2.1% |
| Not a US citizen | 838 | 63.9% |
Ancestry
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Italian | 8,931 | 14.3% |
| French | 6,740 | 10.8% |
| Arab | 4,774 | 7.6% |
| English | 823 | 1.3% |
| Irish | 385 | 0.6% |
| Ancestry | Count | % |
|---|---|---|
| Polish | 211 | 0.3% |
| Dutch | 134 | 0.2% |
| German | 61 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 51 | 0.1% |
Technology access
| Metric | % of households |
|---|---|
| Computer access | 39.6% |
| Internet access | 92.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43055
What part of Newark is ZIP code 43055?
ZIP code 43055 covers a portion of Newark, Ohio, within Licking County.
What county is ZIP code 43055 in?
ZIP code 43055 falls within Licking County, Ohio.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 43055?
15% of residents in ZIP code 43055 live below the poverty line, above the national average.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43055?
The median home value in ZIP code 43055 is $170,000.
What is the population of ZIP code 43055?
ZIP code 43055 has an estimated population of 62,460 residents, with a density of 554 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 43055?
The median household income in ZIP code 43055 is $59,345, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 43055 in?
ZIP code 43055 observes the EST timezone.