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Payneway, AR
Census-designated place in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
Population
133
Land area
5.3sq mi
People per sq mi
25
ZIP codes
0
Payneway and its ZIP codes
Payneway at a glance
- Payneway is 57% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Poinsett County. PPP loans are for Payneway.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,359
5,347 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,523
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$167M
FY 2026, $7,285 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Payneway, AR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
560
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
51.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Payneway, AR, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.6%
U.S. 33.3% +5.3 pts
Diabetes
15.7%
U.S. 12.1% +3.6 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.6%
U.S. 11.1% +1.5 pts
Cities near Payneway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Marked TreeCity | 4.9 mi | 5.8 |
| TrumannCity | 9 mi | 5.9 |
| TyronzaCity | 9.5 mi | 1.6 |
| LepantoCity | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| HarrisburgCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| RivervaleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| BayCity | 14 mi | 3.1 |
| GilmoreCity | 15 mi | 13.5 |
| BirdsongTown | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| Cherry ValleyCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| DyessTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| TurrellCity | 18 mi | 5.3 |
| EarleCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| CarawayCity | 19 mi | 2.3 |
| BowmanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| EtowahTown | 19 mi | 5.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Payneway, AR in?
- Payneway is in Poinsett County, Arkansas.
- What is the population of Payneway, AR?
- About 133 people live in Payneway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Payneway?
- Nearby places include Marked Tree (4.9 mi), Trumann (9 mi), Tyronza (9.5 mi), Lepanto (11 mi), Harrisburg (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023