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Newport, AR
City in Jackson County, Arkansas. ZIP codes: 72112.
Population
8,024
Land area
13.6sq mi
People per sq mi
592
ZIP codes
1
Newport and its ZIP codes
Newport at a glance
- Newport is about 10 times as dense as Arkansas as a whole.
- It is the 49th most populous of 614 cities and towns in Arkansas.
- Households here earn a median of $34,764 a year, 43% less than the Arkansas figure of $60,773.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,600 (14% below Arkansas) and median rent is $597 a month.
Local data for Newport, AR
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools4
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks5
- Post Offices1
- Parks2
- Grocery Stores10
- Restaurants32
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Superfund Sites1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Newport, AR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,764
Poverty rate
30.4%
Median home value
$162,600
Median rent
$597/mo
Homeownership
55.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.3%
Median age
38.8
Average commute
13.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (763), Irish Americans (628), Mexican Americans (373).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jackson County. PPP loans are for Newport.
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
$13.8M
351 loans, 1,966 jobs reported
How people get to work
Newport, AR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.8%
- Carpooled8.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.0%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home0.8%
Average one-way commute: 13.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Newport, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
505
Countywide, mostly 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 zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Newport, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.8%
U.S. 33.3% +11.5 pts
Diabetes
15.3%
U.S. 12.1% +3.2 pts
Smoking
21.6%
U.S. 12.8% +8.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.0%
U.S. 11.1% +2.9 pts
ZIP codes in Newport
1 in or overlapping Newport. Population shown
Cities near Newport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DiazCity | 1.4 mi | 5.9 |
| JacksonportTown | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Campbell StationCity | 3.2 mi | 1.7 |
| TuckermanCity | 7.6 mi | 2.7 |
| AmagonTown | 9.3 mi | 0.1 |
| GrubbsCity | 11 mi | 0.6 |
| Oil TroughTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| NewarkCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| WeldonTown | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| MagnessTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| SwiftonCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| BeedevilleTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| TupeloTown | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Sulphur RockTown | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| BradfordCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| FisherCity | 18 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Newport, AR in?
- Newport is in Jackson County, Arkansas.
- What ZIP codes are in Newport, AR?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Newport include 72112.
- What is the population of Newport, AR?
- About 8,024 people live in Newport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Newport?
- Nearby places include Diaz (1.4 mi), Jacksonport (3.1 mi), Campbell Station (3.2 mi), Tuckerman (7.6 mi), Amagon (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023