Newark, Ohio · ZIP 43055

Newark — ZIP 43055

Newark (43055) scores 68/100 — Fair for Ohio. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $253K.

Overall NeighborScore

C+Fair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share18%

Property crime share82%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index71/100

Avg math proficiency50%

Avg reading proficiency58%

Schools nearby19

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100

Typical home value$253K

Median rent$1,226/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$253K

Median Rent

$1,226/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,964

Violent Crime

306

Property Crime

1,658

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Licking County, Ohio (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Legend Elementary	KG–05	475	69%	75%
Licking Valley Elementary School	PK–05	913	66%	71%
Liberty Middle School	06–08	456	63%	66%
Hillview Elementary School	KG–05	407	62%	67%
Newton Elementary School	KG–05	347	62%	67%
Cherry Valley Elementary School	KG–05	346	62%	57%
Carson Elementary School	KG–05	414	57%	47%
John Clem Elementary School	KG–05	386	57%	57%
Par Excellence Academy dba Par Excellence STEM Academy	KG–06	187	57%	67%
McGuffey Elementary School	KG–05	415	54%	55%
Licking Valley Middle School	06–08	523	50%	46%
Ben Franklin Elementary School	KG–05	265	47%	62%
Newark High School	09–12	1,369	41%	61%
Heritage Middle School	06–08	416	32%	36%
Wilson Middle School	06–08	389	32%	40%
Licking Valley High School	09–12	589	22%	67%
NCS Digital	01–12	249	14%	37%
Little Learners Preschool	PK–PK	202	Not reported	Not reported
Licking Valley Online Learning School	07–12	10	Not reported	75%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

62,697

Median Income

$64K

Homeownership

61%

Median Age

39.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 43055 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 43055 has a school score of 71/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 43055 is approximately $253K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 43055 in Newark has an overall NeighborScore of 68/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.