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ZIP Code 72562

Newark, AR, Independence County

Population

2,913

Land area

78.6sq mi

People per sq mi

37

City

Newark

ZIP 72562 and nearby ZIP codes

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ZIP 72562 at a glance

  • ZIP 72562 (Newark) is 37% less dense than Arkansas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $55,156, 9% below the Arkansas median of $60,773.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $144,600 (23% below Arkansas) and median rent is $597 a month.

Local data for ZIP 72562

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

ZIP 72562, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$55,156

Poverty rate

19.9%

Median home value

$144,600

Median rent

$597/mo

Homeownership

63.4%

Bachelor's or higher

8.7%

Median age

34.8

Average commute

22.7 min

Income, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Businesses, pandemic loans and political donations

Details

Business establishments

26

ZIP Business Patterns 2023

Employees

793

$50M annual payroll

PPP loans

$3.8M

62 loans

Campaign donations

$6,076

0% D, 9% R, 2026 cycle

PPP loans in this ZIP

Environment and hazard risk

ZIP 72562, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

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

89° / 30°F

51.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in ZIP 72562, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

44.0%

U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts

Diabetes

14.5%

U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts

Smoking

20.6%

U.S. 12.8% +7.8 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

11.6%

U.S. 11.1% +0.5 pts

Frequently asked questions

What city is ZIP code 72562?
ZIP code 72562 is in Newark, AR (Independence County).
What county is ZIP code 72562 in?
ZIP code 72562 is mostly in Independence County, Arkansas.
How many people live in ZIP code 72562?
About 2,913 people live in the 72562 ZIP Code Tabulation Area, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas closely match, but are not identical to, USPS ZIP code delivery areas.