Home Building Association Bank, 1914
Newark Township’s story
224 years in pictures
The archive holds 6 old photos and papers going back to 1914.
- 1802Newark Township is settled
Newark TownshipOH
4 bordering townsMap →
Photo: Public domain · Public domain
Population
2,174
2025 Census estimate · +3.3% since 2020
Median home value
$237K
Census ACS
Household income
$79K
median
Median age
49.8
years
Jobs based here
146
A commuter town
Is Newark Township a good place to live?
The best of Newark Township’s subject grades are an A for cost of living and an A− for incomes; the weakest is a C for health. Only 138 of Ohio’s 1,718 towns score higher on cost of living. Most errands need a car: it is less walkable than 72% of U.S. towns. Only one of the 994 Ohio towns we compare has a lower share of working residents who work in town than Newark Township. On civic life, just 74 of Ohio’s 1,560 towns do worse. Newark Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Newark Township stand out
Where Newark Township beats most towns.
A growing town
Newark Township has grown 14% since 2010
1,967 counted in 2010 and 2,175 in 2020; an estimated 2,174 in 2025.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 counts · Census Bureau estimate, July 1, 2025
How Newark Township grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Ohio), ordered by how far Newark Township is from typical.
Cost of livingTypical home $237K, 2.9 years of the Columbus metro’s $82K median household incomeAOpen →Jobs & income$79K median household income; 146 jobs based hereA−Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 17% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listA−Open →HealthLicking Memorial Hospital 3.6 miles awayCOpen →WalkabilityEPA walkability 7.5 of 20; 5.1% of households have no car; 0% of workers walk, bike or ride transitCOpen →SchoolsB−Open →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Outdoors1 mile of trail; 2% conserved landC−Open →HistoryB−Open →Civic life0 community nonprofits per 1,000 residentsDOpen →
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Newark Township: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Newark Township, and how to reach them.
PowerAEP Ohio19.0¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterNewark City PWSNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers98% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Newark Township’s trash rules yet
SchoolsNewark City School DistrictGranville Exempted Village School District2 districts serve Newark Township; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Ohio you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereDirector, Licking County Board of ElectionsLicking County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Dec 2025
ZIP code4305543055 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Aug 3, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Newark Township.
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade A−
Top of a very low hazard risk in Newark Township: inland flooding
Households in Newark Township have drawn federal disaster aid in 4 declared disasters, most recently in 2012. Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 83% of U.S. communities. 64% of the town’s expected losses from natural hazards come from inland flooding, followed by hail at 12%.
17risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingHailStrong wind
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA disaster declarations and aid · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
52%of OH districts it outscoresB−School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alive Vineyard Academy PrivateLargest elementary schoolGrades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 | 40 | – |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within OH on state tests and graduation
HealthC
Health in Newark Township trails 75% of U.S. towns
The share of adults in Newark Township who binge drink is 15%, where Ohio’s towns sit at 17% and U.S. towns at 16%. 28% of Newark Township adults have been diagnosed with depression. Two figures for adults in the town: 18% smoke cigarettes, 14% have diabetes.
25%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Newark Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 26% | 23% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 16% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 12% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 40% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Ohio
0 better30 too close to call2 worse
| What stands out | Newark Township | OH |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 18.3% | 15.4% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.3% | 8% |
Licking Memorial Hospital
3.6 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Work & commuteJobs & income grade A−
Newark Township has 0.2 jobs per working resident, so most workers leave town for work
For residents in Newark Township, the share who live below the poverty line is 3.2%. In Newark Township, the mean commuting time is 27 minutes, above both Ohio’s towns (24 minutes) and U.S. towns (25 minutes). Half of commuters travel less than 21 miles. The top destinations are Newark (24%), Columbus (19%) and Heath (7%).
0%work in town
| Newark Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 3.2% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Average trip to work | 27 minutes | 24 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Newark Township0%
Newark24%
Columbus19%
Heath7%
New Albany3%
21 mi
median commute distance
146
jobs based in Newark Township
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C
Walkability grade: more walkable than 28% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Who lives here
Fewer children than Ohio overall
Newark Township’s midpoint age comes in at 49.8 years. Children under 18 are one in ten residents (22% statewide); people 65 and older are 29% of residents (18% statewide). Population is up 3.3% in the town since 2020, to 2,174 by the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate. A bachelor’s degree or higher: 25% of adults 25 and older, vs 32% across Ohio.
49.8median age · OH 39.7
| Newark Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aged 65 or older | 29% | 20% | 18% |
| Median age | 49.8 years | 41.7 years | 40.5 years |
Newark TownshipOhioUnited States
Ages · share of residents
16%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma5%
High school43%
Some college15%
Associate’s12%
Bachelor’s13%
Graduate12%
Women and men · all residents
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.4 points. Across Ohio, 50.7% of residents are women.
| Newark Township | OH | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 3.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 6.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.4% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 12.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 14.9% | 12.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.9% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.7% | 13.2% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 15.2% | 10.9% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 13.3% | 7.3% | 7% |
| No diploma | 5.3% | 8.2% | 10.4% |
| High school | 43.1% | 32.1% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.7% | 19.3% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 11.9% | 9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 12.9% | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 12.1% | 12.2% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 2,200, single groups can be off by several points
Climate
Newark Township has four seasons and pleasant summers
Expect chilly winters and warm summers in Newark Township. Summer afternoons peak near 84° in July, and January nights bottom out around 20°; snowfall runs to about 15 inches a winter.
15″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter22–39°
Spring40–62°
Summer60–83°
Fall42–65°
Oct 16
typical first frost
Apr 29
typical last frost
+1.0°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
OutdoorsC−
1.6% of the land in Newark Township is protected from building
0.5 miles of trail in 1 park or preserve. Newark Township’s density of trails stands at 0.1 miles per square mile. It has one park or preserve, 7 acres in all.
1.6%conserved
| Newark Township | Ohio towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 1.6% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
1.6%
conserved · 66 of 4,119 acres
0.5 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Horns Hill Park | — | 7 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Nearby attractions
All 46 attractions →Ohio Stadium and 33 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Newark Township. Close and well known come first.
Big draw31 mi Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
29 mi Stadium & arenaHistoric Crew Stadium
31 mi Stadium & arenaScottsMiracle-Gro Field
3 mi Ancient siteAlligator Effigy Mound
36 mi Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
31 mi Stadium & arenaValue City ArenaSources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Alligator Effigy Mound: Rev. Stephen D. Peet, editor, Public domain · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Newark Township
18pages on Newark Township
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
3 within 15 miles of the center of Newark Township
Ohio State University-Newark CampusUniversity or college · Public · Newark2 mi$9,488 in-state tuitionCentral Ohio Technical CollegeCommunity college · Public · Newark2 mi$5,256 in-state tuitionDenison UniversityUniversity or college · Private nonprofit · Granville4.2 mi$67,000 tuition
About 5 of every 100 Newark Township residents are enrolled in college, about the same as Ohio.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Newark Township for work
Where Newark Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
146jobs based in Newark Township
0%of working residents work in town
21 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Newark Township
City in Ohio, United States
Newark ( NEW-ərk) is a city in Licking County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located 40 miles (64 km) east of Columbus at the junction of the forks of the Licking River. The population was 49,934 at the 2020 census, making it the 18th-largest city in Ohio. It is known for having the world's largest basket, which housed the former headquarters of the now defunct Longaberger Company. The city is part of the Columbus metropolitan area. It is the site of much of the Newark Earthworks, a major ancient complex built by the Hopewell culture. The Great Circle portion and additional burial mounds are located in the neighboring city of Heath, Ohio. This complex has been designated a…
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1802
- Area
- 21 sq mi
- Elevation
- 833 ft
- ZIP code
- 43055, 43058, 43093
- Area code
- 740
Newark Township’s neighbors
4 towns share a border with Newark Township.
NewarkGranville TownshipNewton TownshipGranvilleNewark Township
How the neighbors grade
| Town | OH rank | Overall | Cost | Safety | Schools | Health |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Township | — | — | A | — | B− | C |
| Newark | #789 | C | A− | C | C+ | C− |
| Granville Township | #25 | A+ | C | — | A+ | A |
| Newton Township | #722 | C+ | A− | — | C+ | C |
| Granville | #27 | A+ | D | A− | A+ | A |
Newark Township has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade. Newark Township, Granville Township and Newton Township report no FBI crime data of their own. Compare Newark Township with a neighbor →
Questions about Newark Township
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Newark Township, OH expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades A.