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Newark, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72562

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

2,238
11/sq mi
$55,156
Median income
$144,600
Median home value
8.7%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

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

21th pct
household income, US ZIPs
24th pct
home value, US ZIPs
11
people per sq mi
63%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72562 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72562 covers 213.1 square miles in Newark, Independence County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,238 residents on file, a density of 11 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72562 reports a modest median household income of $55,156 (3% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $26,341. Poverty here runs at 19.9%, with unemployment measured at 3.3%. Housing costs here run $144,600 for a typical home value (1% below the state average), with rent averaging $597 a month; 63.4% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 8.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 34.8, and the average commute is 23 minutes. We also surface 6 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Independence County, so you can benchmark 72562 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 72562

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72562.

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 72562, Newark, 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

2,238

Population

213.1

Area (sq mi)

11

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72562?

34.8

Median Age

52.0%

Male

48.0%

Female

0.3%

Foreign-Born

White 91.5%
African American 1.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

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?

$55,156

Median Household Income

-3% vs state

$26,341

Per Capita Income

19.9%

Poverty Rate

3.3%

Unemployment Rate

22.7 min

Mean Commute Time

How ZIP 72562 ranks nationally

Newark, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$55,156 21st percentile higher than 21% 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

Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US 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?

High School Graduate or Higher 47.2%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 8.7%

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

What does housing look like?

1,175

Total Housing Units

1,038

Occupied Units

137

Vacant Units

2.81

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 63.4%
Renter 36.6%

$144,600

Median Home Value

-1% vs state

$597

Median Rent

1990

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 26 business establishments in ZIP 72562, employing approximately 793 people with a combined annual payroll of $50,047,000.

26

Businesses

793

Employees

$50.0M

Annual Payroll

4

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Other services (except public administration) 5 19.2%
Construction 4 15.4%
Retail trade 4 15.4%
Utilities 3 11.5%

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 72562 vs 72553 →

ZIP 72562 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 72562 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 72562 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72562 ranks #3 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72553 Magness, AR 69 5.2 mi
72522 Charlotte, AR 405 6.8 mi
72579 Sulphur Rock, AR 1,287 7.7 mi
72564 Oil Trough, AR 546 9.8 mi
72524 Cord, AR 376 8.8 mi
72571 Rosie, AR 369 9.9 mi

More ZIP Codes in Independence County

72501 standard
Batesville, AR
Pop: 25,099
72568 standard
Pleasant Plains, AR
Pop: 1,662
72534 standard
Floral, AR
Pop: 1,320
72579 standard
Sulphur Rock, AR
Pop: 1,287
72550 standard
Locust Grove, AR
Pop: 985
72527 standard
Desha, AR
Pop: 583

Related Areas

Independence County Newark, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72562 in? ▼
ZIP code 72562 (Newark) is located in Independence County, Arkansas. Independence County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/independence-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72562? ▼
ZIP code 72562 in Newark, AR has a population of 2,238 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72562? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72562 is $55,156, which is 28% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72562? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72562 is $144,600, which is 48% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72562? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72562 is White at 91.5%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 2.7% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72562? ▼
ZIP code 72562 has 26 business establishments employing approximately 793 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72562? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72562 are: Other services (except public administration) (5), Construction (4), Retail trade (4). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72562? ▼
In ZIP code 72562, 47.2% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 8.7% 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 72562? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72562 is 22.7 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 72562? ▼
In ZIP code 72562, approximately 63.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.6% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72562? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72562 is 19.9% 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.