Pest control · Newark, Ohio
Pest control in Newark, OH
Termites, ants, roaches, scorpions or rodents? 67% of Newark's homes are detached houses[1], and 3% were built since 2010. Request a licensed pest-control company that services the area. Newark, in Licking County — ZIP 43055, counts 51,473 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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The Newark pest control picture in brief
- Population (2025 est.)
- 51,473[2]+3.0% since 2020
- County
- Licking[2]
- Land area
- 21.0 sq mi[3]
- Detached single-family homes
- 67%[1]the 8th-highest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 3%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- People per square mile of land
- 2,451[2][3]the 6th-least dense of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Households renting
- 44%[1]2020–2024
- Population change, 2020–2025
- +3.0%[2]the 7th-slowest-growing of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Land area
- 21.0 sq mi[3]city limits
Reading the Newark data for pest control
Newark counts 51,473 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 3.0% since 2020[2]. It covers 21.0 square miles (2,451 residents per square mile, the 10th densest), sits entirely in Licking County, in ZIP code 43055[3].
Building amid 3.0% growth since 2020 pushes construction into previously open land, which stirs up the pests already living there — and denser housing gives them more neighboring homes to visit.
43055 is the city's single ZIP code[4].
Nearest of the other suburbs we track: Reynoldsburg (20.7 mi W), Pickerington (22.0 mi SW) and Gahanna (24.2 mi W)[3].
67% of Newark's 21,755 housing units are detached houses[1] — the 8th-highest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Reynoldsburg (59%), Pickerington (69%), and Gahanna (68%). With more attached housing, pests move between units — whole-building treatment matters more.
3% of homes were built in 2010 or later[1] (the lowest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover; Reynoldsburg (5%), Pickerington (25%), and Gahanna (6%) nearby), and population changed +3.0% from 2020 to 2025[2]. Most houses here are past any builder termite warranty.
About 2,451 people live per square mile of land across 21.0 square miles[2][3] — the 6th-least dense of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover. More yard between houses puts the focus on the foundation perimeter and entry points.
44% of households rent and 56% own[1]. Renters: check the lease for who handles pest control.
Out of the 15 suburbs on this site, Newark has the 2nd-highest renter share (44%)[1], the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1963, tied with Worthington and Lancaster)[1], and the 3rd-fewest flood reports nearby (24, tied with Delaware)[5].
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The Newark numbers behind this page
| Measure | Newark | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied | 44% | 29% | 15 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 24 | 35 | 11 fewer |
| Growth since 2020 | 3.0% | 3.5% | about the same |
| Residents per sq mi | 2,451 | 2,657 | 8% less dense |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1985 | 22 years older |
| Detached single-family | 67% | 67% | same as median |
Largest differences first. Medians are the middle value across the covered Columbus-area suburbs, from the same sources.
| City | People / sq mi | Growth since 2020 | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 2,451 | 3.0% | 51,473 |
| Reynoldsburg 20.7 mi | 3,826 | 5.5% | 43,350 |
| Pickerington 22.0 mi | 2,583 | 14.1% | 26,333 |
| Gahanna 24.2 mi | 2,895 | 0.7% | 35,986 |
| Whitehall 25.3 mi | 3,747 | -1.6% | 19,805 |
| Lancaster 25.8 mi | 2,192 | 3.5% | 41,956 |
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Housing units | 21,755 |
| Detached single-family | 14,558 (67%) |
| Occupied homes | 20,276 |
| Owner-occupied | 11,312 (56%) |
| Renter-occupied | 8,964 (44%) |
| Median home value | $192,300 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates.
| Built | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 or later | 77 | 0.4% | ±63 |
| 2010 to 2019 | 508 | 2.3% | ±141 |
| 2000 to 2009 | 1,645 | 7.6% | ±242 |
| 1990 to 1999 | 2,323 | 10.7% | ±338 |
| 1980 to 1989 | 1,694 | 7.8% | ±318 |
| 1970 to 1979 | 2,956 | 13.6% | ±384 |
| 1960 to 1969 | 2,423 | 11.1% | ±327 |
| 1950 to 1959 | 2,606 | 12.0% | ±375 |
| 1940 to 1949 | 1,420 | 6.5% | ±254 |
| 1939 or earlier | 6,103 | 28.1% | ±466 |
ACS 2020–2024 estimates; margins of error are the Census Bureau's 90% intervals.
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Newark's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 43055 | 99% | 18% |
Newark pest control questions
My Newark home is new — do I need termite protection?
Check your closing documents for a builder termite pre-treatment and warranty first. 3% of Newark homes were built in 2010 or later[1].
I rent in Newark. Who pays for pest control?
Your lease decides. 44% of Newark households rent[1].
Which areas does this page cover?
ZIP 43055[4], Licking County. Nearest suburbs with their own pages: Reynoldsburg (20.7 mi), Pickerington (22.0 mi), and Gahanna (24.2 mi)[3].
A lot of Newark homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for termite pre-treatment work?
71% of Newark's housing units were built before 1980, 46.6% before 1960[1] — the 5th-highest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover. Older houses tend to have more gaps at the foundation, eaves and utility penetrations — ask the inspector to show you the entry points, not just treat.
I rent in Newark. Who arranges the repair?
44% of occupied Newark homes are rented[1], the 2nd-highest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover. Tell your landlord or property manager in writing first; your lease says who arranges repairs.
Sources
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NOAA Storm Events Database
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.