City

Newport, AR

1 ZIP code  ·  Jackson County  ·  Arkansas

👥11,092Population
💰$36,563Median HH Income▼ 52% below avg
🎂38.7Median Age
🏠$97,200Median Home Value▼ 65% below avg
🎓23.5%College Grads▼ 39% below avg
📊10.9%Unemployment▲ 123% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.3% Female 50.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 66.5%Hispanic: 4.1%Black: 21.6%Asian: 0.5%Other: 6.8%Race
White66.5%
Hispanic4.1%
Black21.6%
Asian0.5%
Other6.8%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
14%
18–24
10%
25–44
32%
45–64
22%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age38.7 yrs
Avg HH Size2.27
Below Poverty18.4% ▲ 84% above avg
College Grads23.5% ▼ 39% below avg
Unemployment10.9% ▲ 123% above avg
No HS Diploma59 (0.9%)
HS Graduate2,476 (37%)
Some College1,529 (22.9%)
Associates1,049 (15.7%)
Bachelors627 (9.4%)
Graduate Degree944 (14.1%)

Education

No HS: 0.9%HS Grad: 37%Some College: 22.9%Associates: 15.7%Bachelors: 9.4%Graduate: 14.1%Edu
No HS0.9%
HS Grad37.0%
Some College22.9%
Associates15.7%
Bachelors9.4%
Graduate14.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 59.2%Renter: 40.8%Tenure
Owner59.2%
Renter40.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
19%
$50k–$100k
33%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$36,563 ▼ 52% below avg
Median Home Value$97,200 ▼ 65% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.7x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$663/mo
Total Housing Units4,394
Vacant Units540

Income Distribution

Under $25k
37%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
7%
$150k–$200k
1%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
91%
Walked
6%
Work From Home
3%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
63%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
11%
Over 45 min
7%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
14%
1960s–1970s
23%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
54%
About Newport, AR

Newport is a city in Arkansas, located in Jackson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 11,092 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 38.7 years.

Economically, Newport is a lower-income community. The median household income of $36,563 is well below the national average. Approximately 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 10.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Newport is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $97,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $663 per month.

The population of Newport is less-educated. 23.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (66.49%).

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

ZIP Codes in Newport
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
72112 11,092 $36,563 $97,200 $663 10.9% 23.5% 59.2%