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 Moderate-density area
- $41,843
- Median income Below-median income area
- $125,100
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 14.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $22,279. The poverty rate is 24.5%, so the area-level income figures should not be treated as typical household experience. Median home value is $125,100 (14% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $668; 62.3% of occupied homes 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. The page also surfaces 2 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Jackson County, so 72112 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
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.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
55 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
53 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
27 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
25 establishments
- Professional, scientific, and technical services 20
Professional, scientific, and technical services
20 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, 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
Who lives in ZIP 72112?
38.1
Median Age
49.9%
Male
50.1%
Female
1.7%
Foreign-Born
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 ZIP avg
$22,279
Per Capita Income
24.5%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
14.4 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72112 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Newport, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$41,843 22nd percentile higher than 22% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
4,382housing units
4,382
Total Housing Units
3,810
Occupied Units
572
Vacant Units
2.30
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$125,100
Median Home Value
-14% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72112
Newport (72112)
11,467 residents
- 72431 401
Grubbs (72431)
401 residents
- 72014 60
Beedeville (72014)
60 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72112 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72112, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (11,467 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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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.
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