PlainZIP

Newport, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72112

Jackson County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

11,467
14/sq mi
$41,843
Median income
$125,100
Median home value
14.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Newport pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
19th pct
home value, US ZIPs
14
people per sq mi
62%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72112 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72112 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Newport, Jackson County, Arkansas, home to 11,467 residents across 849.4 square miles, a density of 14 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72112 reports a modest median household income of $41,843 (26% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $22,279. The poverty rate stands at 24.5% and the unemployment rate at 9.3%. The typical home here is valued at $125,100 (14% below the state average); renters pay a median of $668 monthly, and 62.3% of units are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 14.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 38.1, and the average commute is 14 minutes. We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Jackson County, so you can benchmark 72112 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone.

Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →

Top industries in ZIP 72112

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newport, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72112.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72112, Newport, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

11,467

Population

849.4

Area (sq mi)

14

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

Neighborhood Scorecard
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Who lives in ZIP 72112?

38.1

Median Age

49.9%

Male

50.1%

Female

1.7%

Foreign-Born

White 66.1%
African American 22.2%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 8.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$41,843

Median Household Income

-26% vs state

$22,279

Per Capita Income

24.5%

Poverty Rate

9.3%

Unemployment Rate

14.4 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72112 ranks nationally

Newport, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$41,843 7th percentile higher than 7% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 56.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

4,382

Total Housing Units

3,810

Occupied Units

572

Vacant Units

2.30

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 62.3%
Renter 37.7%

$125,100

Median Home Value

-14% vs state

$668

Median Rent

1973

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How have home values changed over time?

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+6.0%

YoY Change (2024)

165

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+65%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 72112 have increased 6.0% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +65% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2019 +4.0% 131
2020 +0.6% 132
2021 +3.6% 137
2022 +6.0% 145
2024 – 165

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 270 business establishments in ZIP 72112, employing approximately 3,435 people with a combined annual payroll of $166,959,000.

270

Businesses

3,435

Employees

$167.0M

Annual Payroll

16

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 55 20.4%
Health care and social assistance 53 19.6%
Other services (except public administration) 27 10.0%
Accommodation and food services 25 9.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 20 7.4%
Finance and insurance 16 5.9%
Construction 14 5.2%
Manufacturing 12 4.4%
Real estate and rental and leasing 10 3.7%
Wholesale trade 9 3.3%
Transportation and warehousing 8 3.0%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting 5 1.9%
Information 4 1.5%
Utilities 3 1.1%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 3 1.1%
Educational services 3 1.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

Want a side-by-side? Compare 72112 vs 72431 →

ZIP 72112 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72112 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72431 Grubbs, AR 401 8.9 mi
72014 Beedeville, AR 60 12.0 mi

More ZIP Codes in Jackson County

72473 standard
Tuckerman, AR
Pop: 2,376
72471 standard
Swifton, AR
Pop: 1,108
72431 standard
Grubbs, AR
Pop: 401
72005 standard
Amagon, AR
Pop: 248
72169 standard
Tupelo, AR
Pop: 203
72014 standard
Beedeville, AR
Pop: 60

Related Areas

Jackson County Newport, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72112 in? ▼
ZIP code 72112 (Newport) is located in Jackson County, Arkansas. Jackson County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/jackson-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72112? ▼
ZIP code 72112 in Newport, AR has a population of 11,467 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72112? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72112 is $41,843, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72112? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72112 is $125,100, which is 55% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72112? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72112 is White at 66.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72112? ▼
ZIP code 72112 has 270 business establishments employing approximately 3,435 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72112? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72112 are: Retail trade (55), Health care and social assistance (53), Other services (except public administration) (27). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72112? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72112 increased by 6.0% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 65%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72112? ▼
In ZIP code 72112, 56.0% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 14.7% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72112? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72112 is 14.4 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72112? ▼
In ZIP code 72112, approximately 62.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 37.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72112? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72112 is 24.5% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.