72562 ZIP Code – Newark, Arkansas
Located in Newark, Arkansas, ZIP code 72562 is a small ZIP code within Independence County with a population of approximately 2,357 residents. The median household income of $41,786 is below the Arkansas average and well below the national average. The median home value of $93,600 is well below the national average, with 63.4% owner-occupied housing (decreasing). ; median rent of $575 is similarly well below the national average. Housing consists of 59% single-family (decreasing), 11% duplex/multi-family.
The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 18.8% is above the U.S. average. 7.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the U.S. average. At 37.7, the median age is near the national figure. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 72553, 72522, 72075.
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ZIP 72562 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72562 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,357 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $41k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $93k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $575 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.7 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 7.8% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72553 – Magness
- 72522 – Charlotte
- 72075 – Jacksonport
- 72579 – Sulphur Rock
- 72524 – Cord
- 72564 – Oil Trough
- 72571 – Rosie
- 72165 – Thida
- 72473 – Tuckerman
- 72572 – Saffell
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72553 | MAGNESS | 60 | $29,000 |
| 72522 | CHARLOTTE | 357 | $49,282 |
| 72075 | JACKSONPORT | 12 | Not provided |
| 72579 | SULPHUR ROCK | 1,389 | $58,125 |
| 72524 | CORD | 357 | Not provided |