Newark, OH GIS Map
Newark is a city in Licking County, Ohio, with a population of about 49,934. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Licking County
- Population
- 49,934
- Elevation
- 834 ft
- Coordinates
- 40.0581, -82.4013
- ZIP codes (3)
- 43055, 43058, 43093
- Land area
- 21 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/New York
About Newark, OH
Newark 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.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near Newark
GIS Data for Newark, OH
The Newark map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in Newark without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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Newark Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
50,783
Households
20,276
Median household income
$61,670
Median age
38.8 years
Median home value
$192,300
Median gross rent
$973/mo
Owner-occupied homes
55.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
23%
Below poverty level
17.1%
Land area
21 sq mi
Population density
2,421 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in Newark
Newark Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
47,573
April 2020 (estimates base)
49,970
July 2024 estimate
51,424
Change 2010-2020
+5.0%
Change 2020-2024
+2.9%
Photos of Newark
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Photos from Wikimedia Commons, taken in or near Newark. Credits and licenses are shown in the larger view.
Federal Buildings & Leases in Newark
GSA-managed federal properties in and around Newark.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark Oh SSA | 125 Derby Downs Rd, 43055 | Leased | 7,087 | Nov 2033 |
| Newark Ohio Industrial Park | 96 Integrity Dr Bldg #46, 43025 | Leased | 3,682 | Aug 2028 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of Newark
General soil map unit at the city center: Stonelick-Ockley-Fox-Chili
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 19.0 cm
- Typical slope
- 1%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Ockley33%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Stonelick10%
Entisols · Typic Udifluvents
- Ockley9%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Fox8%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Chili7%
Alfisols · Typic Hapludalfs
- Urban land6%
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of Newark
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Newark Wtr Wks, Oh weather station, elevation 835 ft, 2.1 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 84°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 18°F
Annual precipitation
43.4 in
Annual snowfall
15.2 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 36 | 40 | 50 | 63 | 73 | 81 | 84 | 83 | 76 | 64 | 52 | 41 |
| Avg low °F | 18 | 20 | 27 | 37 | 48 | 57 | 61 | 59 | 52 | 40 | 30 | 24 |
| Precip. in | 3.21 | 2.56 | 3.61 | 4.01 | 4.24 | 4.69 | 4.56 | 3.89 | 3.24 | 3.11 | 2.99 | 3.29 |
| Snow in | 7.2 | 3.9 | 2.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 1.6 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in Newark
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Licking County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 78.9 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- HailRelatively High
- LandslideRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- Ice StormRelatively High
- LightningRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- DroughtRelatively Moderate
- EarthquakeRelatively Low
- TornadoRelatively Low
- WildfireVery Low
- Cold WaveRelatively Low
- HurricaneVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
Newark FAQ
What county is Newark in?
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Newark, Ohio is located in Licking County.
What is the population of Newark?
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Newark has a population of about 49,934, making it the number 16 of the 52 Ohio cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of Newark?
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The elevation of Newark is approximately 834 feet (254 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in Newark?
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ZIP codes for Newark include 43055, 43058, 43093.
What time zone is Newark in?
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Newark is in the Eastern Time zone (America/New York).
How far is Newark from Columbus?
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Newark is about 32 miles from Columbus, the capital of Ohio, in a straight line.
What cities are near Newark?
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Cities near Newark include Zanesville, OH (22 miles); Reynoldsburg, OH (23 miles); Lancaster, OH (26 miles); Westerville, OH (28 miles); Columbus, OH (32 miles).
Local notes for Newark, OH
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.