Zip code 72112: Newport, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72112?

72112 is assigned to Newport, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72112 in?

72112 is mostly in Jackson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

Q: What is the population of 72112?

About 11,161 people live in 72112, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72112?

The median household income in 72112 is $41,843.

Q: What zip codes are near 72112?

The closest zip codes to 72112 are 72043, 72075, 72431, 72005, 72473.

Residential delivery areaJackson CountyCentral Time

Population

11,161

Median household income

$42K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$125K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$668/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

38.1

U.S. 38.9

Land area

328 sq mi

34 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72112

72112 is a rural zip code in Newport, Arkansas (Jackson County), covering 328 sq mi of land. About 11,161 people live here, or 34 per square mile. The median resident is 38.1 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $41,843 a year, about 52% of the national median of $80,734. 24.5% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $125,100, or 3.0 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 62% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $668 a month.

15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 14.4 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in food service; sales; and production and manufacturing.

How 72112 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Income inequality (Gini)0.519
93rd
WeaknessU.S. 0.483 · AR 0.47952nd of 542 in AR
Unemployment rate9.3%
92nd
WeaknessU.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%84th of 549 in AR
Poverty rate24.5%
91st
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%115th of 545 in AR
Self-employed workers13.7%
86th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%169th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy13.1%
82nd
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%347th of 545 in AR
Healthcare workers11.2%
73rd
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%178th of 549 in AR
Government workers16.6%
69th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%230th of 549 in AR
Uninsured rate8.7%
64th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%220th of 548 in AR
Residents 65 and older17.5%
57th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%337th of 550 in AR
Diversity index50.9
53rd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2111th of 550 in AR
Veterans5.8%
49th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%354th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters49.4%
45th
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%199th of 498 in AR
Median age38.1
43rd
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5400th of 550 in AR
Homeownership rate62.3%
36th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%466th of 545 in AR
Residents under 1820.4%
35th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%336th of 550 in AR
Population11,161
17th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,39185th of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents1.7%
10th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%217th of 550 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher14.7%
9th
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%298th of 549 in AR
Broadband access83%
8th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%281st of 545 in AR
Median home value$125,100
6th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000267th of 509 in AR
Median earnings per worker$33,495
6th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934420th of 542 in AR
Population density34/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi228th of 550 in AR
Per capita income$22,279
5th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225452nd of 550 in AR
Median household income$41,843
4th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773391st of 495 in AR
Tech workers0.1%
3rd
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%280th of 549 in AR
Median gross rent$668
2nd
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947296th of 395 in AR
Average commute14.4 min
1st
StrengthU.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min498th of 508 in AR
Work from home1.9%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%388th of 549 in AR

Measure	72112	Jackson	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Income inequality (Gini)Weakness	0.519	0.497	0.479	0.483	93rd	52nd of 542
Unemployment rateWeakness	9.3%	9.8%	4.9%	5.2%	92nd	84th of 549
Poverty rateWeakness	24.5%	21.7%	16%	12.5%	91st	115th of 545
Self-employed workers	13.7%	11.6%	10.4%	10%	86th	169th of 549
Housing vacancy	13.1%	14.4%	13.5%	10.1%	82nd	347th of 545
Healthcare workers	11.2%	9.8%	10.5%	9.7%	73rd	178th of 549
Government workers	16.6%	16.7%	15.2%	14.5%	69th	230th of 549
Uninsured rate	8.7%	9.7%	9%	8.4%	64th	220th of 548
Residents 65 and older	17.5%	17.9%	17.6%	17.2%	57th	337th of 550
Diversity index	50.9	40.8	51.2	61.4	53rd	111th of 550
Veterans	5.8%	6%	7.4%	6.2%	49th	354th of 550
Rent-burdened renters	49.4%	47.2%	44.8%	51.1%	45th	199th of 498
Median age	38.1	40.2	38.5	38.9	43rd	400th of 550
Homeownership rate	62.3%	65.5%	66.4%	65.2%	36th	466th of 545
Residents under 18	20.4%	20%	23.1%	22%	35th	336th of 550
Population	11,161	16,712	3,049,391	334,922,499	17th	85th of 550
Foreign-born residents	1.7%	1.2%	5.4%	14.1%	10th	217th of 550
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	14.7%	14.7%	25.7%	35.7%	9th	298th of 549
Broadband accessWeakness	83%	82.5%	86.7%	91%	8th	281st of 545
Median home value	$125,100	$98,300	$188,000	$332,700	6th	267th of 509
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$33,495	$38,616	$41,934	$49,666	6th	420th of 542
Population density	34/sq mi	26/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	228th of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$22,279	$24,769	$34,225	$44,673	5th	452nd of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$41,843	$44,218	$60,773	$80,734	4th	391st of 495
Tech workers	0.1%	0.9%	2.5%	3.8%	3rd	280th of 549
Median gross rent	$668	$668	$947	$1,413	2nd	296th of 395
Average commuteStrength	14.4 min	20.2 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	1st	498th of 508
Work from home	1.9%	2.5%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	388th of 549

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

15%

5–17

18–24

16%

25–34

16%

35–44

10%

45–54

11%

55–64

11%

65–74

75+

Median age

38.1

Under 18

20.4%

65 and over

17.5%

Race and ethnicity

White66%
Black22%
Hispanic4%
Asian0.5%
Native American0.4%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

50.9

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

1.7%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

79.5%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

98%

Spanish

0.7%

Other Indo-European

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.5%

Households

Households: 3,810
Average household size: 2.3
Family households: 61.2%
Married couples: 39%
Living alone: 35.2%
Veterans (of adults): 5.8%
Male / female: 50% / 50%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

32%

$25–50k

25%

$50–75k

19%

$75–100k

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72112

$41,843

Jackson Co.

$44,218

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$22,279

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

24.5%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.519

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72112

$125,100

Jackson Co.

$98,300

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72112

$668

Jackson Co.

$668

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

82%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 4,382
Owner-occupied: 62.3%
Vacant: 13.1%
Median year built: 1973
Median rooms: 5.6
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 49.4%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 26.1%
Home value to income: 3.0× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

80%

Carpooled

11%

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

0.3%

Worked from home

Other

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

39%

10–19

42%

20–29

30–44

45–59

60+

Average commute

14.4 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

9.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

41.8%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Food service

13%

Sales

12%

Production

12%

Healthcare

11%

Management

Transportation and moving

Construction and repair

Office and admin

Police and fire

Cleaning and personal care

Education

Farming, fishing and forestry

Business and finance

Legal and social services

Engineering and science

Arts, media and sports

0.5%

Computer and math

0.1%

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

16%

Health care and social assistance

16%

Manufacturing

15%

Retail

11%

Agriculture and mining

Education

Public administration

Construction

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Wholesale

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Other services

0.8%

Arts and recreation

0.7%

Information

0.3%

Median earnings per worker

$33,495

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

13.7%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

16.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72112	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$53,750	$74,888
Service	$13,722	$26,804
Sales and office	$30,280	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$48,500	$49,199
Production and transportation	$40,233	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

17%

High school

41%

Some college

20%

Associate's

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 83.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 14.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 5.4%
Households with broadband: 83%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 58.4%
No internet access: 15.2%
Without health insurance: 8.7%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Newport
State: Arkansas
County: Jackson County
Center point: 35.5809° N, 91.2297° W
Land area: 328 sq mi
Water area: 6.3 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72112 spans 3 counties

Jackson County93% of land
Woodruff County5% of land
Independence County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Newport4% of zip
Diaz2% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72112

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72043	Diaz, AR · PO box	4 mi	—	—	—
72075	Jacksonport, AR	6.2 mi	10	—	—
72431	Grubbs, AR	9.2 mi	431	$78,750	—
72005	Amagon, AR	9.4 mi	66	—	—
72473	Tuckerman, AR	11 mi	1,852	$47,266	$98,700
72014	Beedeville, AR	12 mi	38	—	$73,600
72564	Oil Trough, AR	12 mi	455	$27,107	$100,900
72169	Tupelo, AR	13 mi	93	$153,036	$82,900
72165	Thida, AR	13 mi	40	—	—
72562	Newark, AR	14 mi	2,913	$55,156	$144,600
72020	Bradford, AR	15 mi	3,100	$49,231	$95,300
72553	Magness, AR	16 mi	112	$36,944	$142,000

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Questions about 72112

What city is zip code 72112?

72112 is assigned to Newport, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72112 in?

72112 is mostly in Jackson County, but it extends into 2 other counties.

What is the population of 72112?

About 11,161 people live in 72112, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72112 in?

72112 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72112?

The median household income in 72112 is $41,843.

What zip codes are near 72112?

The closest zip codes to 72112 are 72043, 72075, 72431, 72005, 72473.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72112, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.