Roof repair & replacement · Newark, Ohio
Roof repair and hail-damage roofing in Newark, OH
22 hail reports within 10 miles of Newark in 2016–2025[1]. Get a roofer out to inspect before a small leak becomes a ceiling. Newark, in Licking County — ZIP 43055, counts 51,473 residents (2025 estimate)[2].
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Newark at a glance for roofing
- Population (2025 est.)
- 51,473[2]+3.0% since 2020
- County
- Licking[2]
- Land area
- 21.0 sq mi[3]
- Hail reports within 10 mi
- 22[1]2016–2025 · 11 at 1 inch or larger
- Largest hail reported nearby
- 1.75″[1]May 5, 2025, 1.3 mi from city center
- Months with the most hail reports
- March and August[1]2016–2025
- Damaging-wind reports within 10 mi
- 65[1]peak 81 mph estimated · Jul 7, 2017
- Median year homes were built
- 1963[4]the 3rd-oldest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover
- Median home value
- $192,300[4]2020–2024
- Detached single-family homes
- 67%[4]share of all housing units
What the local data means for roofing in Newark
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 22 hail reports within 10 miles in 2016–2025, roofs of every age take hits here — new architectural shingles beside twenty-year-old three-tabs, and hail doesn't check the install date.
The entire city sits in ZIP code 43055[5].
The tracked suburbs closest by are Reynoldsburg (20.7 mi W), Pickerington (22.0 mi SW) and Gahanna (24.2 mi W)[3].
Observers filed 22 hail reports within 10 miles of central Newark in 2016–2025, on 10 storm days across 4 years[1] — the 3rd-fewest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover; Reynoldsburg (42), Pickerington (41), and Gahanna (46) for comparison. 11 were severe-size, 1 inch or more[6], and 1 reached golf-ball size (1.75″).
Biggest: 1.75-inch on May 5, 2025, 1.3 miles E of the center. Latest: May 5, 2025, 1.75-inch[1]. Reports peak in March and August.
65 damaging-wind reports came from within 10 miles in 2016–2025, peaking at 81 mph (estimated) on Jul 7, 2017[1]. 3 tornado reports also fall inside that radius[1].
Half of Newark's homes were built before 1963[4] — the 3rd-oldest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover (median years nearby: Reynoldsburg (1984), Pickerington (2003), and Gahanna (1985)). Many roofs here have likely been replaced before — ask what is under the current layer.
Median home value: $192,300 (the 2nd-lowest of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover); 67% of housing is detached houses[4].
Among the 15 suburbs tracked here, Newark stands out for the lowest share of homes built since 2010 (3%)[4], the 2nd-lowest median home value ($192,300)[4], the 3rd-fewest hail reports nearby (22)[1], and the 3rd-oldest housing (by median year built) (1963, tied with Worthington and Lancaster)[4].
Hail reports within 10 miles of Newark, 2016–2025
| Date | Size | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1.75″ | 1.3 mi |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.5″ | 4.4 mi |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 1.25″ | 9.5 mi |
| May 5, 2025 | 1″ | 1.5 mi |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1″ | 7.6 mi |
Newark storm calendar
Within 10 miles of Newark, 2016–2025: 22 hail reports, 65 damaging-wind reports, and 3 tornado reports[1]. Peak: spread out; March, July, and August held 51%. Busiest year 2017 (18). Busiest month October 2018 (6). Latest: damaging-wind report, Jun 28, 2025, 5.3 mi out.
| Month | Hail | Damaging wind | Tornado | All |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Feb | – | 2 | – | 2 |
| Mar | 12 | 2 | – | 14 |
| Apr | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| May | 2 | 8 | 1 | 11 |
| Jun | 1 | 7 | 1 | 9 |
| Jul | – | 18 | – | 18 |
| Aug | 4 | 10 | – | 14 |
| Sep | – | 3 | – | 3 |
| Oct | – | 6 | – | 6 |
| Nov | – | 3 | – | 3 |
| Dec | – | 1 | – | 1 |
roofing help in Newark: what to do next
Roof repair & replacement contractors taking requests around Newark cover ZIP code 43055.
Before you call: after a hail or wind storm
Whose roof is it? Newark homes by building type
Most Newark homes stand alone (67%[4] detached), so the roof — and the call on repair versus replacement — usually rests with the owner.
After detached houses, the biggest group is 3–4 units: 1,868 of 21,755 housing units[4].
| Building type | Units | Share | Margin of error |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached house | 14,558 | 66.9% | ±546 |
| Attached house (townhouse, rowhouse) | 888 | 4.1% | ±220 |
| Duplex (2 units) | 765 | 3.5% | ±213 |
| 3–4 units | 1,868 | 8.6% | ±284 |
| 5–9 units | 1,803 | 8.3% | ±262 |
| 10–19 units | 602 | 2.8% | ±242 |
| 20–49 units | 419 | 1.9% | ±169 |
| 50 or more units | 714 | 3.3% | ±221 |
| Mobile home | 138 | 0.6% | ±107 |
Margins of error are the Census Bureau’s 90% intervals; small categories in small cities are rough.
Newark by the numbers
| Measure | Newark | Median of 15 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built 2010 or later | 3% | 10% | 7 pts lower |
| Median home value | $192,300 | $339,600 | 43% lower |
| Hail reports (10 mi) | 22 | 35 | 13 fewer |
| Owner-occupied | 56% | 71% | 15 pts lower |
| Damaging-wind reports (10 mi) | 65 | 80 | 15 fewer |
| Median year built | 1963 | 1985 | 22 years older |
| Detached single-family | 67% | 67% | same as median |
Biggest gaps first. Medians are middle values across the Columbus-area suburbs we cover, drawn from the same sources.
| City | Hail reports ≤10 mi | 1 inch or larger | Largest | Median year built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | 22 | 11 | 1.75″ | 1963 |
| Reynoldsburg 20.7 mi | 42 | 20 | 1.25″ | 1984 |
| Pickerington 22.0 mi | 41 | 22 | 1.75″ | 2003 |
| Gahanna 24.2 mi | 46 | 24 | 1.75″ | 1985 |
| Whitehall 25.3 mi | 54 | 27 | 1.5″ | 1962 |
| Lancaster 25.8 mi | 23 | 17 | 2.5″ | 1963 |
| Date | Size | Where |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | 1.75″ | 1.3 mi E |
| May 5, 2025 | 1″ | 1.5 mi SE |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1″ | 7.7 mi E |
| Apr 2, 2025 | 1.5″ | 4.4 mi S |
| Aug 17, 2024 | 0.88″ | 3.6 mi NW |
| Apr 2, 2024 | 0.75″ | 8.3 mi S |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 0.75″ | 9.1 mi S |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 1.25″ | 9.6 mi S |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 0.75″ | 7.8 mi SW |
| Mar 30, 2024 | 0.75″ | 4.9 mi N |
| Date | Wind | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 28, 2025 | 52 mph (est.) | 8.3 mi |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 5.3 mi |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 58 mph | 3.4 mi |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 58 mph (est.) | 9.0 mi |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 61 mph | 3.4 mi |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 52 mph (est.) | 1.7 mi |
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| March | 12 |
| April | 3 |
| May | 2 |
| June | 1 |
| August | 4 |
| 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 roofing questions
How often does hail hit near Newark?
On 10 days in 2016–2025, in 4 different years[1].
When is hail season in Newark?
Nearby reports peak in March and August[1].
Which Newark areas do these roofers cover?
ZIP 43055[5], Licking County. Close by: Reynoldsburg (20.7 mi), Pickerington (22.0 mi), and Gahanna (24.2 mi)[3].
Storm disaster declarations for Licking County?
11 storm-related declarations since 2000, including Tornadoes (DR-4777, 2024), Severe Storms and Straight-Line Winds (DR-4077, 2012), and Severe Storms (EM-3346, 2012)[7].
A lot of Newark homes predate 1980 — what does that mean for roof work?
71% of Newark's housing units were built before 1980, 46.6% before 1960[4] — the 5th-highest share of the 15 Columbus-area suburbs we cover. Older houses are more likely to be on a second or later roof; ask whether a quote includes tearing off every existing layer and checking the decking underneath.
Sources
- NOAA Storm Events Database
- Census population estimates, Vintage 2025
- Census Gazetteer 2025
- Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year (keyless bulk)
- Census 2020 ZCTA–place file
- NWS Storm Prediction Center FAQ (link unverified)
- OpenFEMA disaster declarations
Data pulled Sep 28, 2026. Full citations and method.