Newark, Ohio Sales Tax Rate
Buying in Newark? Because it is located in Licking County, the combined sales tax rate is 7.25%. Below is the full breakdown and a calculator preset to Newark's rate.
- Ohio state base5.75%
- Licking County & transit1.50%
- Total you pay7.25%
Newark sits in Licking County, so its combined rate is 7.25% — Ohio's 5.75% state base plus 1.50% in Licking County and transit tax. That is the rate on an in-store purchase in Newark, and the rate an out-of-state or marketplace seller charges on an order delivered here — an Ohio seller shipping from another county charges its own county's rate instead, because Ohio sources intrastate sales to the vendor. A $50.00 taxable item runs $53.63 out the door. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they stay untaxed in Newark no matter the local rate. Compare this against every other Ohio county rate.
Newark has a population of about 47,986, making it the 18th largest of the 61 Ohio cities tracked here. It sits in Licking County, and its 3 ZIP codes all fall inside that county, so every address in Newark is taxed at 7.25%.
Newark ZIP codes at 7.25%
- 43055
- 43058
- 43093
How Newark compares to nearby cities
| City | Distance | County | Rate | vs Newark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newark | — | Licking | 7.25% | — |
| Zanesville | 22.1 mi | Muskingum | 7.25% | same |
| Reynoldsburg | 22.9 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | +0.75% |
| Gahanna | 25.4 mi | Franklin | 8.00% | +0.75% |
| Lancaster | 26 mi | Fairfield | 6.75% | -0.50% |
Lancaster, about 26 miles away in Fairfield County, charges 6.75% — 0.50% less than Newark. On a $1,000.00 purchase that is a $5.00 difference. Vehicles are the exception: they are taxed at your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
Calculate tax in Newark
Newark sales tax by purchase amount
| Purchase | Sales Tax (7.25%) | Total |
|---|---|---|
| $1.00 | $0.07 | $1.07 |
| $5.00 | $0.36 | $5.36 |
| $10.00 | $0.73 | $10.73 |
| $25.00 | $1.81 | $26.81 |
| $50.00 | $3.63 | $53.63 |
| $100.00 | $7.25 | $107.25 |
| $500.00 | $36.25 | $536.25 |
| $1,000.00 | $72.50 | $1,072.50 |
Groceries and prescription drugs are exempt statewide, so they carry $0 tax in Newark. Prepared food and general merchandise are taxed at 7.25%.
Newark sales tax FAQ
The combined sales tax rate in Newark is 7.25% in 2026. This is based on its location in Licking County, which adds a 1.50% county and transit portion to Ohio's 5.75% state base rate.
At 7.25%, sales tax on a $100 taxable purchase in Newark is $7.25, for a total of $107.25.
No. Unprepared groceries and prescription drugs are exempt from Ohio sales tax statewide, so they are not taxed in Newark. Prepared food and restaurant meals are taxable at 7.25%.
Newark covers 3 ZIP codes (43055, 43058, 43093), and all of them fall in Licking County, so every one is taxed at 7.25%. A ZIP can straddle a county line, so for a specific street address confirm with Ohio's own address lookup.
Yes — Lancaster is about 26 miles away in Fairfield County at 6.75%. Ohio sources sales tax to where the sale happens for in-store purchases, so buying there does mean the lower rate. It does not work for vehicles: those are taxed at the rate of your county of residence, not where you buy or register them.
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Need a different calculation? Try the reverse sales tax calculator or the car sales tax calculator.
Shipping somewhere specific? Use the Ohio ZIP code sales tax lookup to confirm the rate for any ZIP code in Licking County.
Not sure what's taxable? Read what is taxable in Ohio, Ohio sales tax exemptions, or how to calculate Ohio sales tax.