City

Newark, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Independence County  ·  Arkansas

👥2,626Population
💰$44,750Median HH Income▼ 41% below avg
🎂37.7Median Age
🏠$102,400Median Home Value▼ 63% below avg
🎓20.3%College Grads▼ 48% below avg
📊4.3%Unemployment▼ 12% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.1% Female 49.9% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 91.7%Hispanic: 1.8%Black: 1%Other: 5.5%Race
White91.7%
Hispanic1.8%
Black1.0%
Other5.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
9%
25–44
26%
45–64
26%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age37.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.61
Below Poverty18.8% ▲ 88% above avg
College Grads20.3% ▼ 48% below avg
Unemployment4.3% ▼ 12% below avg
No HS Diploma15 (1%)
HS Graduate669 (43.9%)
Some College207 (13.6%)
Associates323 (21.2%)
Bachelors171 (11.2%)
Graduate Degree139 (9.1%)

Education

No HS: 1%HS Grad: 43.9%Some College: 13.6%Associates: 21.2%Bachelors: 11.2%Graduate: 9.1%Edu
No HS1.0%
HS Grad43.9%
Some College13.6%
Associates21.2%
Bachelors11.2%
Graduate9.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 64.7%Renter: 35.4%Tenure
Owner64.7%
Renter35.4%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
29%
$50k–$100k
20%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
8%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
8%
Over $500k
1%

Financials

Median HH Income$44,750 ▼ 41% below avg
Median Home Value$102,400 ▼ 63% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.3x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$578/mo
Total Housing Units1,126
Vacant Units119

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
25%
$50k–$75k
16%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
8%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Walked
13%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
46%
30–45 min
19%
Over 45 min
6%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
7%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
16%
2000+
62%
About Newark, AR

Newark is a city in Arkansas, located in Independence County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,626 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 37.7 years.

Economically, Newark is a working-class community. The median household income of $44,750 is below the national average. Approximately 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.3%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Newark is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $102,400, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $578 per month. Homeownership is high at 64.7%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Newark is less-educated. 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (91.7%).

Newark, AR offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Arkansas.

ZIP Codes in Newark
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72562 2,626 $44,750 $102,400 $578 4.3% 20.3% 64.7%