Primary sources for Newark, OH
- Census Bureau profile of Newark, OH, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Newark, OH, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Newark, OH, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Newark, OH
Electricity rates in Newark, Ohio
Newark, OH ranks 11 of 50 Ohio cities for the fewest cost-burdened renters (40.6%). Newark, Ohio has 50,393 residents in 20,587 households; 22.6% heat with electricity.
Households in Newark, OH can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Newark on the map
Licking County, with Newark marked
Who supplies Newark
Licking County lists 6 utilities for Newark, OH, a city of 50,393: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Licking County page.
Facts about Newark
- Residents of Newark, OH, ACS 2023
- 50,39317 of 50 Ohio cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Newark, OH
- $58,92027 of 50 of those cities
- Households in Newark, OH
- 20,5872.45 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Newark, OH
- 55.6%11,439 owners and 9,148 renter households
- Housing units in Newark, OH
- 22,2361,649 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Newark, OH
- 22.6%4,654 of 20,587 homes
- Land area of Newark, OH
- 21.0 sq mi2,402.9 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Newark, OH
- 2.8%at 846 kWh a month over the $58,920 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Newark, OH
- 145NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 287.7 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Newark, OH
- 196316,120 of 22,236 homes (72.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Newark, OH
- $174,100$926 gross rent a month, 6.38% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Newark
Compare Newark with nearby cities
| City near Newark, OH | Distance from Newark | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH (this page) | 0 mi | 50,393 | $58,920 | 1963 | $174,100 | 145 | 10.2% |
| Reynoldsburg, OH | 20.7 mi west | 41,032 (-9,361) | $71,381 (+$12,461) | 1984 (+21 yr) | $230,300 (+$56,200) | 201 (+56) | 16.4% (+6.2 pts) |
| Gahanna, OH | 24.2 mi west | 35,438 (-14,955) | $106,004 (+$47,084) | 1985 (+22 yr) | $322,300 (+$148,200) | 244 (+99) | 21.9% (+11.7 pts) |
| Lancaster, OH | 25.8 mi south | 40,902 (-9,491) | $54,901 (-$4,019) | 1962 (-1 yr) | $180,200 (+$6,100) | 119 (-26) | 7.7% (-2.5 pts) |
| Westerville, OH | 26.1 mi west | 38,543 (-11,850) | $107,054 (+$48,134) | 1982 (+19 yr) | $343,200 (+$169,100) | 227 (+82) | 25.2% (+15.0 pts) |
| Columbus, OH | 30.3 mi west | 906,480 (+856,087) | $65,327 (+$6,407) | 1980 (+17 yr) | $234,500 (+$60,400) | 226 (+81) | 16.1% (+5.9 pts) |
Housing and heating in Newark
Newark, OH: 16,120 of 22,236 homes were built before 1980 and 2,129 in 2000 or later. Newark, OH has 14,758 detached houses, 3,441 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 202 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Newark, OH
% of homes by decade built, Newark, OH
- 28pre-40
- 740s
- 1250s
- 1060s
- 1570s
- 780s
- 1190s
- 700s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Newark, OH
| Newark, OH | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH, median year built | 1963 | 1978 | -15 years | 26 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, built before 1980 | 72.5% | 52.5% | +20.0 points | 27 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, built 2000 or later | 9.6% | 23.0% | -13.4 points | 29 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, detached houses | 66.4% | 76.4% | -10.0 points | 27 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 15.5% | 8.6% | +6.9 points | 31 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, mobile homes | 0.9% | 4.5% | -3.6 points | 18 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, renter households | 44.4% | 26.3% | +18.2 points | 18 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, median home value | $174,100 | $250,700 | -$76,600 | 29 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, median gross rent a month | $926 | $999 | -$73 | 34 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, people per household | 2.39 | 2.59 | -0.20 | 18 of 50 |
Who lives in Newark: income, cars, homes
In Newark, OH, 3,510 of 8,649 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 7,216 households moved in since 2018 and 3,714 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. In Newark, OH, 1,942 households own no vehicle and 11,097 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. 8,615 residents of Newark, OH live below the poverty line, and the median age is 38.8. In Newark, OH, 6,198 of 20,587 households earn under $35,000, 6,658 $35,000-$75,000, 5,683 $75,000-$150,000 and 2,048 $150,000 or more. Newark, OH homes: 12,721 have 3+ bedrooms, 3,527 none or one, median 5.7 rooms. Of 22,739 workers in Newark, OH, 2,313 work from home, 17,661 drive alone, 57 ride transit and 526 walk.
Household income in Newark, OH
| Newark, OH | Value | Rank in Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH, households under $35,000 | 30.1% | 20 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, households $150,000 or more | 9.9% | 31 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, residents below poverty | 17.5% | 18 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, median age | 38.8 | 22 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 57.2% | 30 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, households without a vehicle | 9.4% | 16 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, households with 2+ vehicles | 53.9% | 25 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, workers at home | 10.2% | 27 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, cost-burdened renters | 40.6% | 40 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, moved in since 2018 | 35.1% | 20 of 50 |
| Newark, OH, moved in before 2000 | 18.0% | 36 of 50 |
Outage risk around Newark
Newark, OH, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 140 wind and 5 tornado, 287.7 per 100,000 residents of 50,393. Top gust near Newark, OH: 70 knots, 81 mph. Damage near Newark, OH: $873K.
Reports within 15 miles of Newark, OH
wind and tornado reports, Newark, OH
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- 10'25
| Newark, OH | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH, 2015 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Newark, OH, 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Newark, OH, 2017 | 15 | 0 | 15 |
| Newark, OH, 2018 | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Newark, OH, 2019 | 25 | 1 | 26 |
| Newark, OH, 2020 | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Newark, OH, 2021 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Newark, OH, 2022 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Newark, OH, 2023 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Newark, OH, 2024 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| Newark, OH, 2025 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Cost of living with electricity in Newark
Newark, OH: 20,587 households at $1,663 a year per home for electricity (Licking County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $34.2 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,684 a year per household.
| Group in Newark, OH | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Newark, OH median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark, OH, all households | 20,587 | $1,663 | $34.2 million | 2.82% |
| Newark, OH, homeowners | 11,439 | $1,900 | $21.7 million | 3.22% |
| Newark, OH, renters | 9,148 | $1,007 | $9.2 million | 1.71% |
Analyst note on Newark
Newark, OH counts 50,393 residents in 20,587 households, on 21.0 square miles. 4,654 of the 20,587 occupied homes in Newark, OH heat with electricity. Household income in Newark, OH is $58,920; 11,439 of its 20,587 households own.
Newark, OH has 22,236 housing units, 1,649 of them vacant or seasonal. Newark, OH ranks 16 of 50 Ohio cities for households without a vehicle (9.4%). Newark, OH ranks 17 of 50 Ohio cities for the lowest median rent ($926 a month).
Newark, OH ranks 18 of 50 Ohio cities for the share of renter households (44%).
ZIP codes in Newark
| ZIP area touching Newark, OH | Share of the ZIP's land inside Newark | Share of Newark's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 43055 (Newark, OH) | 18.3% | 98.9% |
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Questions on Newark
Newark: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Newark, OH: Ohio households pick a supplier and plan, and Licking County lists 6 utilities.
Newark: how does it rank among Ohio cities?
Newark, OH: rank 17 of 50 by its 50,393 residents, rank 27 of 50 by $58,920 median income.
Newark: how many homes heat with electricity?
Newark, OH: 4,654 of 20,587 occupied homes, 22.6%; Licking County 21.8%.
Newark: how much income goes to electricity?
At 846 kWh a month, 2.8% of the $58,920 median income in Newark, OH.
Newark: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Ohio yes; municipal and co-op areas around Newark, OH may be closed.
Newark: damaging storms reported nearby?
145 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Newark, OH, 2015 to 2025, 287.7 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Newark?
Newark, OH: median home built 1963; 16,120 of 22,236 homes (72.5%) predate 1980, 14,758 are detached and 3,441 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many Newark, OH renters struggle with rent?
3,510 of 8,649 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent.
How many Newark, OH households have no car?
1,942 households; 11,097 have two or more.
How many residents of Newark, OH live below the poverty line?
8,615 residents.