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ZIP 43055

Part of Newark, OH
Pop. 63,281·Licking County·164th most expensive ZIP in Ohio
Median rent (all units)
$1,226/mo
Year-over-Year
+2.6%
Month-over-Month
+10.3%
vs US Median
-$739
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ZIP 43055 · $1,226
More affordable than 90% of US ZIP codes · National median $1,965/mo
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Studio
$870
1 BR
$930
2 BR
$1,120
3 BR
$1,340
4 BR+
$1,510
Research median
$1,120/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$14,712/yr
At $1,226/mo median
Location
CityNewark
StateOH
CountyLicking County
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Strong Landlord's Market
Renter's MarketBalancedLandlord's Market
Rents are up 2.6% year-over-year. Expect competition, and move quickly to lock in terms.
Based on rent-price momentum (+2.6% YoY, +10.3% MoM), not inventory.
Demographics

Who lives here

ZIP 43055 (Newark, OH) is majority owner-occupied, has a median income below the national average, 22.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
63,281
Median income
$63,974
Median age
39.2
Renters
38.9%
Age distribution
22.6%
21.8%
25.7%
12.1%
17.8%
Under 1822.6%
18–3421.8%
35–5425.7%
55–6412.1%
65+17.8%
Gender
48.6%
51.4%
Male48.6%
Female51.4%
Race & ethnicity
89%
White89%
Black2.6%
Hispanic2.6%
Asian0.9%
Other4.9%
Education (25+)
40%
29%
22.9%
No HS diploma8%
HS diploma40%
Some college29%
Bachelor's+22.9%
Housing tenure
61.1%
38.9%
Owner61.1%
Renter38.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How ZIP 43055 in Newark, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$55,862 → $63,974
up 14.5%
Population
62,187 → 63,281
up 1.8%
Renter share
39.2% → 38.9%
-0.3 pts
Bachelor's+
21.6% → 22.9%
+1.3 pts

Median household income rose from $55,862 to $63,974 between 2021 and 2024, a 14.5% shift. The population has grown by 1.8% since 2021, moving from about 62,187 residents to roughly 63,281.

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

ZIP code 43055 covers Newark, OH. The median rent here is $1,226/mo as of July 2026. A 1-bedroom rents for a median of $930/mo. A 2-bedroom rents for a median of $1,120/mo.

At 23% of local median household income ($63,974/yr), ZIP 43055 ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rents have increased 2.6% over the past year.

FAQ

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How much is rent in ZIP code 43055?

As of July 20, 2026, the median monthly rent in ZIP 43055 (Newark, OH) is $1,226. This is based on aggregated data from public sources and community submissions.

How does ZIP 43055 rent compare to the US average?

ZIP 43055's median rent of $1,226/mo is $739 (38%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo.

How does ZIP 43055 compare to other ZIPs in Ohio?

ZIP 43055 is among the more affordable ZIP codes in Ohio, ranking #164 out of 232 ZIPs at $1,226/mo.

How much income do you need to rent in ZIP 43055?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $49,000/year (~$24/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $1,226/mo in ZIP 43055. The local median household income is $63,974/yr, meaning the typical household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in ZIP 43055?

Rent in ZIP 43055 has increased 2.6% over the past year as of July 20, 2026, putting upward pressure on renter budgets.

Is ZIP 43055 an affordable place to rent?

ZIP 43055 is considered very affordable for renters. At $1,226/mo, rent takes approximately 23% of the local median household income ($63,974/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. ZIP 43055 falls comfortably within that range.

What percentage of ZIP 43055 residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 38.9% of ZIP 43055 households are renters, while 61.1% are owner-occupied. ZIP 43055 leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does ZIP 43055 compare to the rest of Newark?

ZIP 43055 sits right at the Newark citywide median of $1,226/mo.

When was rent data for ZIP 43055 last updated?

Rent data for ZIP 43055 reflects July 20, 2026. RentDataNow refreshes all data monthly using public and private datasets.
Income Affordability
23%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $1,226/mo, rent takes ~23% of ZIP 43055's median household income ($63,974/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

ZIP 43055 23%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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