Zip code 72562: Newark, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72562?

72562 is assigned to Newark, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72562 in?

72562 is in Independence County, Arkansas.

Q: What is the population of 72562?

About 2,913 people live in 72562, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72562?

The median household income in 72562 is $55,156.

Q: What zip codes are near 72562?

The closest zip codes to 72562 are 72553, 72522, 72503, 72075, 72579.

Residential delivery areaIndependence CountyCentral Time

Population

2,913

Median household income

$55K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$145K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$597/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

34.8

U.S. 38.9

Land area

79 sq mi

37 people/sq mi

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

About 72562

72562 is a rural zip code in Newark, Arkansas (Independence County), covering 79 sq mi of land. About 2,913 people live here, or 37 per square mile. The median resident is 34.8 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $55,156 a year, 32% below the national median of $80,734. 19.9% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $144,600, or 2.6 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively affordable for local earners. 63% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $597 a month.

9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 22.7 minutes each way, and 2% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in sales; construction and repair; and transportation and moving goods.

How 72562 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Poverty rate19.9%
84th
WeaknessU.S. 12.5% · AR 16%185th of 545 in AR
Self-employed workers12.3%
79th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%209th of 549 in AR
Housing vacancy11.7%
78th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%377th of 545 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.459
69th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479169th of 542 in AR
Residents under 1824%
67th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%196th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate8.1%
60th
U.S. 8.4% · AR 9%253rd of 548 in AR
Government workers13%
44th
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%338th of 549 in AR
Tech workers2.5%
43rd
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%95th of 549 in AR
Homeownership rate63.4%
38th
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%455th of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older14.5%
34th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%433rd of 550 in AR
Veterans4.6%
33rd
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%426th of 550 in AR
Average commute22.7 min
27th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min319th of 508 in AR
Unemployment rate3.3%
21st
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%308th of 549 in AR
Median age34.8
20th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.5469th of 550 in AR
Rent-burdened renters41.2%
18th
StrengthU.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%283rd of 498 in AR
Median household income$55,156
14th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773236th of 495 in AR
Per capita income$26,341
11th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225349th of 550 in AR
Median earnings per worker$36,153
11th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934351st of 542 in AR
Diversity index17.8
10th
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2374th of 550 in AR
Median home value$144,600
8th
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,000221st of 509 in AR
Healthcare workers6%
8th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%371st of 549 in AR
Population2,913
5th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391198th of 550 in AR
Population density37/sq mi
5th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi217th of 550 in AR
Broadband access79.8%
4th
WeaknessU.S. 91% · AR 86.7%351st of 545 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher8.7%
2nd
WeaknessU.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%446th of 549 in AR
Foreign-born residents0.3%
2nd
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%345th of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$597
1st
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947346th of 395 in AR
Work from home1.7%
1st
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%394th of 549 in AR

Measure	72562	Independence	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Poverty rateWeakness	19.9%	20.4%	16%	12.5%	84th	185th of 545
Self-employed workers	12.3%	9.4%	10.4%	10%	79th	209th of 549
Housing vacancy	11.7%	12.8%	13.5%	10.1%	78th	377th of 545
Income inequality (Gini)	0.459	0.485	0.479	0.483	69th	169th of 542
Residents under 18	24%	24.3%	23.1%	22%	67th	196th of 550
Uninsured rate	8.1%	10%	9%	8.4%	60th	253rd of 548
Government workers	13%	14%	15.2%	14.5%	44th	338th of 549
Tech workers	2.5%	1.9%	2.5%	3.8%	43rd	95th of 549
Homeownership rate	63.4%	69.2%	66.4%	65.2%	38th	455th of 545
Residents 65 and older	14.5%	17.6%	17.6%	17.2%	34th	433rd of 550
Veterans	4.6%	6.2%	7.4%	6.2%	33rd	426th of 550
Average commute	22.7 min	19.5 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	27th	319th of 508
Unemployment rate	3.3%	3.9%	4.9%	5.2%	21st	308th of 549
Median age	34.8	38.7	38.5	38.9	20th	469th of 550
Rent-burdened rentersStrength	41.2%	42.8%	44.8%	51.1%	18th	283rd of 498
Median household incomeWeakness	$55,156	$56,609	$60,773	$80,734	14th	236th of 495
Per capita incomeWeakness	$26,341	$30,847	$34,225	$44,673	11th	349th of 550
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$36,153	$37,468	$41,934	$49,666	11th	351st of 542
Diversity index	17.8	31.5	51.2	61.4	10th	374th of 550
Median home value	$144,600	$142,600	$188,000	$332,700	8th	221st of 509
Healthcare workers	6%	11.3%	10.5%	9.7%	8th	371st of 549
Population	2,913	38,175	3,049,391	334,922,499	5th	198th of 550
Population density	37/sq mi	50/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	5th	217th of 550
Broadband accessWeakness	79.8%	81.4%	86.7%	91%	4th	351st of 545
Bachelor's degree or higherWeakness	8.7%	18.1%	25.7%	35.7%	2nd	446th of 549
Foreign-born residents	0.3%	4%	5.4%	14.1%	2nd	345th of 550
Median gross rent	$597	$845	$947	$1,413	1st	346th of 395
Work from home	1.7%	5.8%	8.8%	15.1%	1st	394th 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

19%

5–17

18–24

18%

25–34

35–44

15%

45–54

12%

55–64

65–74

75+

Median age

34.8

Under 18

24%

65 and over

14.5%

Race and ethnicity

White90%
Black1.0%
Hispanic3%
Asian0%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.2%
Multiracial6%

Diversity index

17.8

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

0.3%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

76.3%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

99%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

Households

Households: 1,038
Average household size: 2.8
Family households: 69.4%
Married couples: 55.6%
Living alone: 23.9%
Veterans (of adults): 4.6%
Male / female: 52% / 48%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

28%

$25–50k

18%

$50–75k

21%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72562

$55,156

Independence Co.

$56,609

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$26,341

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

19.9%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

13.1%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.459

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72562

$144,600

Independence Co.

$142,600

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72562

$597

Independence Co.

$845

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

56%

2–4 units

11%

5–19 units

20+ units

0.9%

Mobile home

31%

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 1,175
Owner-occupied: 63.4%
Vacant: 11.7%
Median year built: 1990
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 41.2%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 21.4%
Home value to income: 2.6× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

74%

Carpooled

13%

Transit

Walked

11%

Bicycle

Worked from home

Other

0.5%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

22%

10–19

17%

20–29

35%

30–44

17%

45–59

60+

Average commute

22.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

3.3%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

58.5%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Sales

19%

Construction and repair

15%

Transportation and moving

13%

Production

11%

Cleaning and personal care

Office and admin

Healthcare

Education

Management

Farming, fishing and forestry

Computer and math

Engineering and science

Business and finance

Food service

Legal and social services

0.9%

Police and fire

0.3%

Arts, media and sports

Industries

Retail

15%

Manufacturing

14%

Education

11%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Construction

Other services

Wholesale

Agriculture and mining

Restaurants and hotels

Public administration

Finance, insurance and real estate

Professional and technical services

Admin, support and management

Information

Arts and recreation

Median earnings per worker

$36,153

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

12.3%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

13%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

8.3%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72562	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$45,682	$74,888
Service	$25,048	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,750	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$37,013	$49,199
Production and transportation	$21,364	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

18%

High school

38%

Some college

25%

Associate's

10%

Bachelor's

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 82%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 8.7%
Graduate or professional degree: 3.4%
Households with broadband: 79.8%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 47.5%
No internet access: 16.1%
Without health insurance: 8.1%
Limited-English households: 0%

Geography

City (USPS): Newark
State: Arkansas
County: Independence County
Center point: 35.7306° N, 91.3945° W
Land area: 79 sq mi
Water area: 1.7 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

Cities and towns within this zip

Newark2% of zip

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

Zip codes near 72562

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Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72553	Magness, AR	5.3 mi	112	$36,944	$142,000
72522	Charlotte, AR	6.5 mi	191	$36,591	$26,700
72503	Batesville, AR · PO box	7.8 mi	—	—	—
72075	Jacksonport, AR	7.8 mi	10	—	—
72579	Sulphur Rock, AR	8.2 mi	1,407	$104,167	—
72524	Cord, AR	8.9 mi	163	—	—
72564	Oil Trough, AR	9 mi	455	$27,107	$100,900
72043	Diaz, AR · PO box	10 mi	—	—	—
72571	Rosie, AR	11 mi	427	$198,636	$414,300
72165	Thida, AR	11 mi	40	—	—
72575	Salado, AR · PO box	12 mi	—	—	—
72473	Tuckerman, AR	13 mi	1,852	$47,266	$98,700

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Questions about 72562

What city is zip code 72562?

72562 is assigned to Newark, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72562 in?

72562 is in Independence County, Arkansas.

What is the population of 72562?

About 2,913 people live in 72562, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72562 in?

72562 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72562?

The median household income in 72562 is $55,156.

What zip codes are near 72562?

The closest zip codes to 72562 are 72553, 72522, 72503, 72075, 72579.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72562, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.