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 Low-density area
- $55,156
- Median income Below-median income area
- $144,600
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 8.7%
- Bachelor's or higher Below-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
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.
- 21st 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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $26,341. The poverty rate is 19.9%, with unemployment at 3.3%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $144,600 (1% below the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $597; 63.4% of occupied 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. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Independence County, so 72562 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 72562
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Newark, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72562.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
5 establishments
- Construction
Construction
4 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
4 establishments
- Utilities
Utilities
3 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 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
Who lives in ZIP 72562?
34.8
Median Age
52.0%
Male
48.0%
Female
0.3%
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?
$55,156
Median Household Income
-3% vs state ZIP avg
$26,341
Per Capita Income
19.9%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
22.7 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72562 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Newark, 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)
$55,156 Top 47% higher than 53% 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
1,175housing units
1,175
Total Housing Units
1,038
Occupied Units
137
Vacant Units
2.81
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$144,600
Median Home Value
-1% vs state ZIP avg
$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.
- 72562
Newark (72562)
2,238 residents
- 72579
Sulphur Rock (72579)
1,287 residents
- 72564 546
Oil Trough (72564)
546 residents
- 72522 405
Charlotte (72522)
405 residents
- 72524 376
Cord (72524)
376 residents
- 72571 369
Rosie (72571)
369 residents
- 72553 69
Magness (72553)
69 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72562 ranks the most populous - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72562 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72571
Rosie (72571)
$198,636 median income
- 72579
Sulphur Rock (72579)
$104,167 median income
- 72562 $55,156
Newark (72562)
$55,156 median income
- 72553 $36,944
Magness (72553)
$36,944 median income
- 72522 $36,591
Charlotte (72522)
$36,591 median income
- 72564 $27,107
Oil Trough (72564)
$27,107 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.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72562, 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 (2,238 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 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.
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