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U.S. ZIP Code · OH43055

Licking County · Columbus, OH

Typical home value

$248,093[1]

Zillow Home Value Index, as of April 2026

Appreciation

1-year
+3.0%
5-year / yr
+7.1%
10-year / yr
+5.9%

Relative price

vs U.S.
-12.7%
vs metro
-18.5%
vs state
+13.4%
ZIP 43055 location in OH
Location of ZIP 43055 in OH

Price history

Zillow Home Value Index — monthly, smoothed and seasonally adjusted.

The typical home in 43055 is worth $248,093 — 18.5% below the Columbus, OH median. Over the past year, values have risen 3.0%. Homes here rent for a typical $1,165 a month — a 5.6% gross rental yield. The effective property tax rate is 1.1%.

#Rent & investment

Typical asking rent, and the returns it implies at the current home value.

Monthly rent
$1,165[2]
Gross yield
5.6%[2]
Cap rate
3.4%[2]

#Property tax

Effective rate — total real estate taxes paid relative to total home value.

Effective tax rate
1.1%[3]
Typical annual tax
$2,625[3]

#Climate risk

FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Licking County. "Not Applicable" means the hazard does not threaten the county.

Overall risk
Relatively Low[4]
Riverine flood
Relatively Moderate
Coastal flood
Not Applicable
Wildfire
Very Low
Drought
Relatively Moderate
Heat wave
Relatively Moderate
Hurricane
Very Low
Tornado
Relatively Low
Earthquake
Relatively Low
Winter weather
Relatively High

#Who lives here

Population
63,281[3]
Median household income
$63,974[3]

#Migration

Household moves in and out of Licking County over a year, from IRS tax-return data.

Net migration
+156[5]
Moved in
4,872
Moved out
4,716

Schools

Open public schools in this ZIP, from the NCES Common Core of Data.

Public schools
21
Elementary
10
Middle
4
High
4
  • Newark High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Newark City

    1,408 students

  • Licking Valley Elementary School

    Elementary · Grades K–5 · Licking Valley Local

    952 students

  • Career and Technology Educational Centers

    High · Grades 6–12 · Career and Technology Educational Centers

    727 students

  • Licking Valley High School

    High · Grades 9–12 · Licking Valley Local

    574 students

  • Licking Valley Middle School

    Middle · Grades 6–8 · Licking Valley Local

    502 students

Run the numbers

Interactive calculators pre-filled with this ZIP's typical home value, rent, and property-tax rate. Edit any field to recompute.

Gross yield5.6%
Net yield (after ~40% expenses)3.4%
Annual rent$13,983

Gross and net yield are estimates based on the inputs and the selected expense ratio. Actual income and expenses will vary by property and market. Not investment advice.

Monthly payment$1,254
Loan principal$198,475
Down payment$49,619
Total interest paid$253,144

Estimated monthly payments include principal and interest only. Actual costs will include property tax, insurance, possibly PMI, and HOA fees not modeled here. Loan terms shown are estimates; consult a licensed lender for current rates and qualification.

Own : rent ratio1.44
Monthly cost to own$1,680
Monthly rent$1,165

Renting is meaningfully cheaper month-to-month.

This calculator projects multi-year scenarios based on assumptions about appreciation, rent growth, and investment returns — none of which are guaranteed. Actual outcomes depend on variables this tool cannot know. Not financial or real estate advice.

#Metro ranking

Where this ZIP sits among others in its metro area.

Appreciation
93rd percentile[1]
Rental yield
51st percentile[2]
Property tax
34th percentile[3]

Rankings

Top-10 lists this ZIP code appears on.

Frequently asked

How much is a home worth in ZIP code 43055?
The typical home in 43055 is worth $248,093, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home values rising in 43055?
Home values in 43055 are up 3.0% over the past year, and up 7.1% a year over five years.
What is the typical rent in 43055?
A typical home in 43055 rents for about $1,165 a month, a gross rental yield of 5.6%.
What is the property tax rate in 43055?
The effective property tax rate in 43055 is 1.1% — roughly $2,625 a year on a typical home.
Who lives in 43055?
ZIP code 43055 has a population of 63,281 and a median household income of $63,974.

#Comparable ZIPs

Same metro, nearest typical home value. Each card shows the comparable ZIP's headline numbers so you can scan at a glance.

  • Kirkersville, OH

    Typical home
    $250,308
    Gross yield
  • Williamsport, OH

    Typical home
    $243,146
    Gross yield
  • New Holland, OH

    Typical home
    $253,766
    Gross yield
  • Mount Gilead, OH

    Typical home
    $257,110
    Gross yield
  • Logan, OH

    Typical home
    $257,922
    Gross yield
  • Richwood, OH

    Typical home
    $258,583
    Gross yield

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