Plumbing repair · Newark, Ohio
Plumbing repair in Newark, OH
Leak, backed-up drain, no hot water, or a frozen line? The largest share of Newark's homes (28%) was built 1939 or earlier[1]. Request a licensed plumber who works here. Newark, in Licking County — ZIP 43055, counts 51,473 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Newark plumbing snapshot: the key figures
- Population (2025 est.)
- 51,473[2]+3.0% since 2020
- County
- Licking[2]
- Land area
- 21.0 sq mi[3]
- Decade the most homes date from
- 1939 or earlier[1]28% of housing units
- Homes built before 1980
- 71%[1]the 5th-highest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Homes built 1980–1999
- 18%[1]2020–2024
- Homes built 2010 or later
- 3%[1]the lowest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Winter-storm & freeze days, licking zone
- 57[4]2016–2025
- Flood & flash-flood reports within 10 mi
- 24[4]8 flash floods, 2016–2025; flood-prone homes need working drainage and backflow prevention
- FEMA flood-insurance claims, local ZIPs
- 185[5]29 in the last 10 years; 132 paid
- Homes on utility gas heat
- 75%[1]gas piping work usually needs a permit and a licensed installer
What Newark's numbers say about plumbing
Newark counts 51,473 residents (2025 estimate), growing at a middle-of-the-pack 3.0% since 2020[2]. On the map that's 21.0 square miles holding 2,451 residents per square mile, the 10th densest of the suburbs here; it sits entirely in Licking County, with ZIP code 43055[3].
With 3% of homes built since 2010 and 71% before 1980[1], Newark's plumbing runs from brand-new supply lines and fixtures to aging pipe, original valves and water heaters past their rated life.
One ZIP code covers the whole city: 43055[6].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Reynoldsburg (20.7 mi W), Pickerington (22.0 mi SW) and Gahanna (24.2 mi W)[3].
71% of Newark's 21,755 housing units predate 1980 and 3% went up in 2010 or later[1] — the 5th-highest pre-1980 share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover; nearby, Reynoldsburg (43%), Pickerington (17%), and Gahanna (42%) predate 1980. Houses that old can still have galvanized supply pipe or cast-iron drains — especially the 47% built before 1960.
The biggest single slice — 28% — was built 1939 or earlier, and the median home dates to 1963[1]. Neighbours from the same era tend to hit the same plumbing problems at the same time.
Freeze risk: the licking forecast zone logged 57 winter-storm, ice or hard-freeze days in 2016–2025, including February 2021; the latest was Dec 1, 2025[4].
Water from the sky is plumbing work too: 24 flood or flash-flood reports within 10 miles over 2016–2025[4], and FEMA logged 185 flood-insurance claims across Newark's ZIPs[5]. Homes that take water need working drainage, sump pumps and backflow prevention.
75% of homes heat with utility gas, and 44% of households rent[1]. Tenants: report plumbing failures to the landlord in writing.
Measured against the 15 suburbs on this site, Newark records the lowest share of homes built since 2010 (3%)[1], 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)[4].
Newark storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Newark, 2016–2025: 8 flash-flood reports and 16 flood or heavy-rain reports[4]. Peak: 67% in February, March, and July. Busiest year 2020 (7); 2 of 10 years had none. Busiest month March 2020 (5). Latest: flood or heavy-rain report, Jul 17, 2025, 9.1 mi out.
| Month | Flash flood | Flood & heavy rain | All |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb | – | 2 | 2 |
| Mar | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Apr | – | 2 | 2 |
| May | – | 1 | 1 |
| Jun | – | 2 | 2 |
| Jul | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Aug | – | 2 | 2 |
| Sep | 1 | – | 1 |
plumbing help in Newark: what to do next
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The Newark numbers behind this page
| Measure | Newark | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built before 1960 | 46.6% | 14.4% | 32 pts higher |
| Built 2010 or later | 3% | 10% | 7 pts lower |
| Built before 1980 | 71% | 42% | 29 pts higher |
| Renter-occupied | 44% | 29% | 15 pts higher |
| Flood reports (10 mi) | 24 | 35 | 11 fewer |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1985 | 22 years older |
| Utility-gas heat | 75% | 75% | same as median |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Columbus-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Flood reports | NFIP claims | Freeze days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 24 | 185 | 57 |
| Reynoldsburg 20.7 mi | 51 | 197 | 68 |
| Pickerington 22.0 mi | 44 | 27 | 55 |
| Gahanna 24.2 mi | 58 | 68 | 68 |
| Whitehall 25.3 mi | 68 | 102 | 68 |
| Lancaster 25.8 mi | 25 | 158 | 55 |
| ZIP | Claims | Paid | Busiest year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 43055 | 185 | $933,731 | 1979 (67) |
ZIPs extend past city limits.
| Date | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 17, 2025 | Flood | 9.1 mi |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Flood | 2.6 mi |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.1 mi |
| Jul 9, 2025 | Flash Flood | 7.6 mi |
| May 6, 2022 | Flood | 8.8 mi |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Flood | 6.1 mi |
| Feb 17, 2022 | Flood | 9.1 mi |
| Apr 29, 2021 | Flood | 1.6 mi |
| 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.
| 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.
| Main heating fuel | Homes | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Utility gas | 15,276 | 75.3% | ±660 |
| Electricity | 4,458 | 22.0% | ±491 |
| Bottled or tank gas (propane, butane, etc.) | 286 | 1.4% | ±156 |
| No fuel used | 138 | 0.7% | ±76 |
| Other fuel | 76 | 0.4% | ±48 |
| Wood | 37 | 0.2% | ±39 |
| Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. | 5 | 0.0% | ±8 |
| ZIP (ZCTA) | Share of Newark's land | Share of the ZIP inside the city |
|---|---|---|
| 43055 | 99% | 18% |
Dated heat and freeze records for the LICKING forecast zone: see the county list.
plumbing questions from Newark homeowners
Are Newark homes likely to have old galvanized pipes?
Only an inspection can say, but age is the clue: 47% were built before 1960 and 71% before 1980[1].
How often do pipes freeze in Newark?
The record for Newark's forecast zone shows 57 winter-storm or freeze days over 2016–2025, in 10 different years[4].
Which ZIP codes are covered in Newark?
43055[6], in Licking County. Nearby suburbs with their own pages: Reynoldsburg (20.7 mi), Pickerington (22.0 mi), and Gahanna (24.2 mi)[3].
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
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- OpenFEMA NFIP claims
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.