43056 ZIP Code — Heath, OH

Licking County, Ohio

ZIP code 43056 is located in Heath, Ohio, within Licking County. It covers approximately 86.98 square miles and serves a population of 17,504 residents. This is a po box ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone, served by area code 740.

About ZIP code 43056

The housing stock consists of a mix of housing types. Most homes were built in the 1960s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $198,000. Owner-occupancy is high at 80%, well above the national average.

Median household income is $78,473. 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 26 minutes is near the national average.

Educational attainment is near the national average, with 26% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (22%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 43056 reflects a community defined by high homeownership and a significant Social Security-dependent population.

17,504

population

86.98

sq mi land

PO Box

ZIP type

Eastern (ET)

timezone

43056 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 43056

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 43056. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Heath	Acceptable
Heath	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

43093 Newark (5.4 mi) 43739 Glenford (6.5 mi) 43076 Thornville (7.3 mi) 43055 Newark (9 mi) 43746 Hopewell (9.1 mi) 43025 Hebron (9.5 mi) 43830 Nashport (11.8 mi) 43023 Granville (12.5 mi) 43046 Millersport (13 mi) 43046 Millersport (13 mi) 43071 Saint Louisville (13.1 mi) 43783 Somerset (13.7 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	17,504
Population density	201 / sq mi
State FIPS	39
County FIPS	089

Geography
Land area	86.98 sq mi
Water area	0.37 sq mi
Latitude	39.9959
Longitude	-82.3383
Timezone	Eastern (ET)
Area code	740

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	37.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	23.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.4%	5.2%

Demographics & statistics

17,504

Population

201

People per sq mi

42.4

Median age

$78,473

Median household income

$38,850

Per capita income

$198,000

Median home value

$1,026

Median monthly rent

79.5%

Home ownership

8.4%

Poverty rate

2.8%

Unemployment

5,640

Housing units

26.0%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

468

Under 5

532

416

5–9

472

678

10–14

770

589

15–19

669

390

20–24

443

790

25–34

898

1,058

35–44

1,203

1,012

45–54

1,151

584

55–59

664

636

60–64

722

914

65–74

1,038

459

75–84

522

199

85+

227

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	4,108	23.5%
18 and over	13,396	76.5%
65 and over	3,359	19.2%
Median age	42.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 92.2%

Two or more races 2.9%

Black or African American 2.2%

Asian 1.7%

Hispanic or Latino 0.8%

Other race 0.2%

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	16,255	92.2%
Two or more races	510	2.9%
Black or African American	382	2.2%
Asian	296	1.7%
Hispanic or Latino	134	0.8%
Other race	44	0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	14	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	43.0%	37.4%	43.3%
$50k – $100k	29.7%	33.0%	31.4%
$100k – $200k	21.9%	23.3%	20.0%
Over $200k	5.5%	6.4%	5.2%

Under $10k 1.9%

$10k–$15k 2.8%

$15k–$25k 10.7%

$25k–$35k 7.9%

$35k–$50k 9.1%

$50k–$75k 14.7%

$75k–$100k 12.7%

$100k–$150k 21.7%

$150k–$200k 9.1%

$200k+ 9.4%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	1.9%
$10k–$15k	2.8%
$15k–$25k	10.7%
$25k–$35k	7.9%
$35k–$50k	9.1%
$50k–$75k	14.7%
$75k–$100k	12.7%
$100k–$150k	21.7%
$150k–$200k	9.1%
$200k+	9.4%
Median income	$78,473

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 10.7%

$50k–$100k 3.6%

$100k–$150k 14.1%

$150k–$200k 22.6%

$200k–$300k 25.8%

$300k–$500k 18.9%

$500k–$1M 4.3%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$198,000
Median rent / month	$1,026
Owner occupied	79.5%
Renter occupied	20.5%
Vacant	5.1%
Single-family detached	69.9%
Large apartment buildings	2.5%
Mobile homes	11.2%
Median rooms	6.1
Avg household size (owned)	2.67

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.1%
2010–2019	5.4%
2000–2009	19.0%
1990–1999	16.1%
1980–1989	10.1%
1970–1979	12.9%
1960–1969	20.6%
1950–1959	7.5%
1940–1949	2.0%
1939 or earlier	6.2%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	1.5%
1 bedroom	3.7%
2 bedrooms	22.9%
3 bedrooms	50.9%
4 bedrooms	17.3%
5+ bedrooms	3.7%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	4.5%
1 vehicle	28.8%
2 vehicles	39.3%
3 or more	27.4%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	64.6%
Electricity	18.0%
Propane / LP gas	10.8%
Fuel oil	0.9%
Wood	4.2%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	3,763	56.6%
Cohabiting couple	491	7.4%
Male householder, no spouse	767	11.5%
Female householder, no spouse	1,627	24.5%
Households with children under 18	2,013	30.3%
Households with seniors (65+)	2,397	36.1%
Average household size	2.60

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	24.5%	24.2%
Married	59.7%	50.0%
Separated	2.3%	1.0%
Widowed	2.4%	12.3%
Divorced	11.1%	12.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 1.1%

Some HS, no diploma 5.3%

HS graduate 36.3%

Some college, no degree 20.6%

Associate's degree 10.7%

Bachelor's degree 16.8%

Graduate / professional 9.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	93.6%
Bachelor's or higher	26.0%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	300	7.4%
Kindergarten	137	3.4%
Elementary school	2,008	49.6%
High school	952	23.5%
College / grad school	654	16.1%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 21.9%

Manufacturing 15.3%

Retail trade 10.9%

Professional & management 10.7%

Finance & real estate 7.9%

Construction 7.0%

Transportation & utilities 6.7%

Public administration 6.4%

Arts, food & hospitality 6.0%

Other services 2.6%

Information 2.0%

Wholesale trade 1.4%

Agriculture & mining 1.2%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	37.4%
Service	15.3%
Sales & office	17.3%
Natural resources & construction	9.7%
Production & transportation	20.3%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	78.7%
Government	14.5%
Self-employed	6.8%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.6%
Carpool	5.6%
Public transit	0.2%
Walk	0.5%
Work from home	13.0%
Other means	1.2%
Avg commute (minutes)	26.1

Poverty

All people 8.4%

Under 18 years 11.3%

18 and over 7.5%

Married-couple families 1.6%

Female-led households 36.2%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	34.1%
Retirement income	27.0%
Supplemental Security	6.1%
Cash public assistance	2.7%
Food stamps / SNAP	10.2%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	37.7%
High blood pressure	35.4%
High cholesterol	33.7%
Diabetes	11.8%
Heart disease	7.3%
Stroke	3.3%
Asthma	10.4%
Arthritis	29.3%
Kidney disease	3.0%
Pulmonary disease	9.1%
Cancer	7.2%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	22.4%
Binge drinking	18.4%
No physical activity	27.3%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	35.2%
Depression	24.0%
Fair or poor health	15.5%
Poor mental health	16.5%
Poor physical health	10.9%
No health insurance	11.5%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.6%
Visited dentist	65.4%
Cholesterol screening	88.9%
Teeth loss	15.1%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	1,258	9.4%

Disability	%
Any disability	14.4%
Under 18	3.7%
18–64 years	12.4%
65 and over	34.3%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	74.0%
Public insurance	35.3%
No insurance	6.8%
Uninsured under 19	5.6%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	16,504	94.3%
Spanish	123	0.7%
Other Indo-European	1	0.0%
Asian & Pacific Islander	85	0.5%
Other languages	37	0.2%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	17,100	97.7%
Born in same state	17,014	97.2%
Born in different state	14,434	82.5%
Foreign born	86	0.5%
Naturalized citizen	404	2.3%
Not a US citizen	312	77.2%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
French	2,643	15.1%
Italian	2,408	13.8%
Arab	1,527	8.7%
English	270	1.5%
Irish	94	0.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
Polish	85	0.5%
Dutch	24	0.1%
Norwegian	9	0.1%
German	5	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	38.0%
Internet access	93.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 43056

What city is ZIP code 43056 in?

ZIP code 43056 is primarily assigned to Heath, Ohio.

What county is ZIP code 43056 in?

ZIP code 43056 falls within Licking County, Ohio.

Does ZIP code 43056 have a large veteran population?

9% of civilians in ZIP code 43056 are veterans, above the national average of ~7%.

What is the population of ZIP code 43056?

ZIP code 43056 has an estimated population of 17,504 residents, with a density of 201 people per square mile.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 43056?

The median home value in ZIP code 43056 is $198,000.

What is the median household income in ZIP code 43056?

The median household income in ZIP code 43056 is $78,473, above the national median of ~$75,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 43056 in?

ZIP code 43056 observes the EST timezone.