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Magness, AR
Town in Independence County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72553.
Population
238
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
1
Magness and its ZIP codes
Magness at a glance
- Magness is about 6.6 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
Local data for Magness, AR
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Independence County. PPP loans are for Magness.
Unemployment rate
3.0%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,300
17,752 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$49,157
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$272M
FY 2026, $7,158 per person
PPP loans
$129K
4 loans, 22 jobs reported
Environment and hazard risk
Magness, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
574
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
60
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 28°F
50.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Magness, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.7%
U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.2%
U.S. 11.1% +2.1 pts
ZIP codes in Magness
1 in or overlapping Magness. Population shown
Cities near Magness
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NewarkCity | 2.3 mi | 1.6 |
| Sulphur RockTown | 3.5 mi | 1.3 |
| Oil TroughTown | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| SaladoCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 2 |
| MoorefieldTown | 6.7 mi | 1.1 |
| SouthsideCity | 7.8 mi | 9.9 |
| BatesvilleCity | 9 mi | 11.6 |
| JacksonportTown | 11 mi | 0.4 |
| DeshaCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 2.3 |
| Pleasant PlainsTown | 13 mi | 1 |
| Campbell StationCity | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| DiazCity | 13 mi | 5.9 |
| NewportCity | 14 mi | 13.6 |
| TuckermanCity | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| FloralCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| Cave CityCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Magness, AR in?
- Magness is in Independence County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Magness, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Magness include 72553.
- What is the population of Magness, AR?
- About 238 people live in Magness, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Magness?
- Nearby places include Newark (2.3 mi), Sulphur Rock (3.5 mi), Oil Trough (5.2 mi), Salado (6.3 mi), Moorefield (6.7 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023