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Jackson County, AR
11 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Jackson County, Arkansas.
Population
16,712
Land area
634sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Jackson County
Jackson County at a glance
- Jackson County is 55% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,218, 27% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,300 (48% below Arkansas) and median rent is $668 a month.
- Its largest cities are Newport (8,024), Tuckerman (1,442) and Diaz (1,337).
Local data for Jackson County, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools7
- Colleges1
- Libraries2
- Banks8
- Post Offices10
- Parks5
- Grocery Stores14
- Restaurants37
- Affordable Housing5
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers2
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities3
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Jackson County, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,218
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$98,300
Prices +16.0% in a year
Median rent
$668/mo
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
14.7%
Median age
40.2
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,818), German Americans (1,309), Mexican Americans (412).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,525
5,084 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,459
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $6,322 per person
PPP loans
$17.7M
529 loans, 2,460 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$51.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Jackson County, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone84.4%
- Carpooled8.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home2.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Jackson County, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
505
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
136
1.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
89° / 30°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Jackson County, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.9%
U.S. 33.3% +10.6 pts
Diabetes
15.4%
U.S. 12.1% +3.3 pts
Smoking
21.1%
U.S. 12.8% +8.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.6%
U.S. 11.1% +2.5 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Jackson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Jackson County, AR?
- Newport is the largest city or town in Jackson County, with about 8,024 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Jackson County?
- Jackson County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 72005, 72014, 72020, 72075, 72112.
- What is the population of Jackson County, AR?
- About 16,712 people live in Jackson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Jackson County?
- Jackson County borders Craighead County, White County, Independence County, Poinsett County, Cross County, Lawrence County, Woodruff County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023