72112 ZIP Code — Newport, AR

Jackson County, Arkansas

ZIP code 72112 is located in Newport, Arkansas, within Jackson County. It covers approximately 327.58 square miles and serves a population of 10,864 residents. This is a standard ZIP code in the Central (CT) timezone, served by area code 870.

About ZIP code 72112

The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the 1970s, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $95,000. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 59%.

Median household income is $40,096. Poverty affects 22% of residents, above the national average. SNAP benefit usage at 23% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 43% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.

The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 16 minutes is near the national average.

College attainment at 12% is below the national average, consistent with a trades and production-oriented local economy.

Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (28%) compared to national benchmarks.

Overall, ZIP code 72112 reflects a community defined by a trades-oriented workforce, economic challenges above the national average, a significant Social Security-dependent population, and elevated reliance on food assistance.

10,864

population

327.58

sq mi land

Standard

ZIP type

Central (CT)

timezone

72112 ZIP code map

Cities in ZIP code 72112

Below are the cities the US Postal Service accepts for ZIP code 72112. Using any city not on this list may result in mail delivery delays.

City	Status
Newport	Acceptable
Newport	Preferred

Nearby ZIP codes

72005 Amagon (6.6 mi) 72473 Tuckerman (12.9 mi) 72165 Thida (13.6 mi) 72562 Newark (15.2 mi) 72564 Oil Trough (15.2 mi) 72429 Fisher (15.9 mi) 72347 Hickory Ridge (16.5 mi) 72020 Bradford (16.8 mi) 72479 Weiner (17.5 mi) 72471 Swifton (18.3 mi) 72524 Cord (19.3 mi) 72571 Rosie (19.3 mi)

Demographics updated 05/2026

Population
Total population	10,864
Population density	33 / sq mi
State FIPS	05
County FIPS	067

Geography
Land area	327.58 sq mi
Water area	6.27 sq mi
Latitude	35.5621
Longitude	-91.2065
Timezone	Central (CT)
Area code	870

Total population by age

Gender

Race & ethnicity

Economics updated 05/2026

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	63.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	25.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	9.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.0%	4.0%

Demographics & statistics

10,864

Population

People per sq mi

38.4

Median age

$40,096

Median household income

$20,762

Per capita income

$95,000

Median home value

$653

Median monthly rent

58.9%

Home ownership

22.1%

Poverty rate

12.6%

Unemployment

2,843

Housing units

11.8%

Bachelor's or higher

Age distribution

Male Female

242

Under 5

261

249

5–9

269

277

10–14

299

255

15–19

276

436

20–24

472

827

25–34

894

826

35–44

894

648

45–54

701

320

55–59

346

248

60–64

268

508

65–74

550

293

75–84

316

85+

← Male

Female →

Age summary

Group	Count	%
Under 18	1,946	17.9%
18 and over	8,918	82.1%
65 and over	1,856	17.1%
Median age	38.4 years

Race & ethnicity

White 66.5%

Black or African American 18%

Two or more races 11.9%

Hispanic or Latino 2.7%

Asian 0.7%

Other race 0.2%

American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%

Group	Count	%
White	7,425	66.5%
Black or African American	2,008	18%
Two or more races	1,334	11.9%
Hispanic or Latino	304	2.7%
Asian	73	0.7%
Other race	17	0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native	7	0.1%

Household income

Income range	This ZIP	County avg	State avg
Under $50k	65.4%	63.0%	50.4%
$50k – $100k	24.1%	25.5%	29.9%
$100k – $200k	9.0%	9.5%	15.7%
Over $200k	1.5%	2.0%	4.0%

Under $10k 9.1%

$10k–$15k 9.6%

$15k–$25k 19.2%

$25k–$35k 8.9%

$35k–$50k 11.6%

$50k–$75k 19.3%

$75k–$100k 10.8%

$100k–$150k 7.2%

$150k–$200k 1.7%

$200k+ 2.6%

Range	% of households
Under $10k	9.1%
$10k–$15k	9.6%
$15k–$25k	19.2%
$25k–$35k	8.9%
$35k–$50k	11.6%
$50k–$75k	19.3%
$75k–$100k	10.8%
$100k–$150k	7.2%
$150k–$200k	1.7%
$200k+	2.6%
Median income	$40,096

Housing

Home values

Under $50k 22.5%

$50k–$100k 32.1%

$100k–$150k 21.6%

$150k–$200k 10.3%

$200k–$300k 11.0%

$300k–$500k 2.4%

Housing overview

Metric	Value
Median home value	$95,000
Median rent / month	$653
Owner occupied	58.9%
Renter occupied	41.1%
Vacant	12.4%
Single-family detached	78.5%
Large apartment buildings	1.3%
Mobile homes	6.1%
Median rooms	5.3
Avg household size (owned)	2.22

Year built

Era	%
2020 or later	0.0%
2010–2019	6.4%
2000–2009	3.0%
1990–1999	6.3%
1980–1989	16.1%
1970–1979	28.8%
1960–1969	11.1%
1950–1959	9.9%
1940–1949	12.8%
1939 or earlier	5.7%

Bedrooms

Size	% of units
No bedroom (studio)	0.1%
1 bedroom	9.3%
2 bedrooms	25.7%
3 bedrooms	52.8%
4 bedrooms	10.0%
5+ bedrooms	2.1%

Vehicles per household

Vehicles	% of households
No vehicle	11.4%
1 vehicle	35.0%
2 vehicles	33.6%
3 or more	20.0%

Heating fuel

Fuel type	%
Utility gas	50.8%
Electricity	44.9%
Propane / LP gas	3.7%
Wood	0.3%
Solar	0.3%

Households & families

Household type	Count	%
Married-couple family	1,351	34.7%
Cohabiting couple	293	7.5%
Male householder, no spouse	959	24.7%
Female householder, no spouse	1,286	33.1%
Households with children under 18	1,170	30.1%
Households with seniors (65+)	1,290	33.2%
Average household size	2.20

Marital status

Status	Male	Female
Never married	35.8%	31.3%
Married	38.5%	28.6%
Separated	0.9%	5.4%
Widowed	1.6%	12.1%
Divorced	23.2%	22.5%

Education

Less than 9th grade 4.8%

Some HS, no diploma 9.8%

HS graduate 42.4%

Some college, no degree 23.5%

Associate's degree 7.7%

Bachelor's degree 7.6%

Graduate / professional 4.2%

Metric	%
HS diploma or higher	85.4%
Bachelor's or higher	11.8%

School enrollment (ages 3–17)

Type	Count	%
Nursery / preschool	56	2.8%
Kindergarten	84	4.3%
Elementary school	976	49.4%
High school	424	21.5%
College / grad school	434	22.0%

Employment

Industry of employment

Education & healthcare 19.7%

Manufacturing 16.2%

Arts, food & hospitality 13.6%

Retail trade 12.9%

Agriculture & mining 8.6%

Public administration 8.2%

Construction 6.0%

Transportation & utilities 4.0%

Professional & management 3.3%

Other services 2.7%

Finance & real estate 2.6%

Wholesale trade 2.2%

Information 0.1%

Occupation

Category	%
Management, business & arts	24.8%
Service	23.9%
Sales & office	19.0%
Natural resources & construction	8.4%
Production & transportation	23.8%

Employment type

Type	%
Private sector	74.0%
Government	17.5%
Self-employed	8.5%
Unpaid family workers	0.0%

Commute

Method	%
Drive alone	79.5%
Carpool	12.8%
Public transit	0.0%
Walk	2.4%
Work from home	3.3%
Other means	2.0%
Avg commute (minutes)	16.1

Poverty

All people 22.1%

Under 18 years 24.7%

18 and over 21.4%

Married-couple families 8.6%

Female-led households 45.1%

Income support

Source	% of households
Social Security	42.8%
Retirement income	15.6%
Supplemental Security	8.8%
Cash public assistance	1.6%
Food stamps / SNAP	22.8%

Health indicators

Condition	%
Obesity	41.4%
High blood pressure	43.2%
High cholesterol	38.7%
Diabetes	14.7%
Heart disease	8.9%
Stroke	4.7%
Asthma	11.4%
Arthritis	29.4%
Kidney disease	3.9%
Pulmonary disease	11.4%
Cancer	6.5%

Behavior / access	%
Smoking	28.3%
Binge drinking	13.9%
No physical activity	36.9%
Less than 7 hrs sleep	37.3%
Depression	26.8%
Fair or poor health	26.6%
Poor mental health	18.8%
Poor physical health	16.5%
No health insurance	18.7%
Visited doctor (checkup)	76.9%
Visited dentist	45.2%
Cholesterol screening	85.9%
Teeth loss	26.0%

Veterans & disability

Veterans	Count	%
Civilian veterans	492	5.5%

Disability	%
Any disability	21.9%
Under 18	4.1%
18–64 years	20.9%
65 and over	45.6%

Health insurance coverage

Type	%
Private insurance	43.5%
Public insurance	60.4%
No insurance	8.6%
Uninsured under 19	1.4%

Language & origin

Language spoken at home (age 5+)

Language	Count	%
English only	10,361	95.4%
Spanish	34	0.3%
Other Indo-European	8	0.1%
Asian & Pacific Islander	26	0.3%
Other languages	0	0.0%

Place of birth & citizenship

Origin	Count	%
Native born (US)	10,777	99.2%
Born in same state	10,762	99.1%
Born in different state	8,782	80.8%
Foreign born	15	0.1%
Naturalized citizen	87	0.8%
Not a US citizen	30	34.5%

Ancestry

Ancestry	Count	%
Arab	1,774	16.3%
Italian	1,174	10.8%
French	920	8.5%

Ancestry	Count	%
English	67	0.6%
Polish	35	0.3%
Norwegian	4	0%

Technology access

Metric	% of households
Computer access	35.8%
Internet access	84.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.

Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 72112

What city is ZIP code 72112 in?

ZIP code 72112 is primarily assigned to Newport, Arkansas.

What county is ZIP code 72112 in?

ZIP code 72112 falls within Jackson County, Arkansas.

What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72112?

22% of residents in ZIP code 72112 live below the poverty line, above the national average.

How educated is the population of ZIP code 72112?

12% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average of ~33%, consistent with a trades-oriented local economy.

Does ZIP code 72112 have a large retiree population?

43% of households in ZIP code 72112 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.

What is the typical home value in ZIP code 72112?

The median home value in ZIP code 72112 is $95,000.

What timezone is ZIP code 72112 in?

ZIP code 72112 observes the CST timezone.