ZIP code 72562
Where is ZIP code 72562?
Newark, Arkansas
Independence County · Standard ZIP code
ZIP code 72562 belongs to Newark, Arkansas in Independence County. 72562 is a standard ZIP code, so it covers street addresses as well as PO Boxes. It is in the Central Time zone and uses area codes 501 and 870. About 2,913 people live in the 72562 area, where the median household income is $55,156. The closest ZIP codes are 72553 (Magness, 2.4 mi southwest), 72579 (Sulphur Rock, 4.8 mi northwest) and 72503 (Batesville, 5.6 mi west).
| ZIP code | 72562 |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard ZIP code for street addresses and PO Boxes |
| Status | Active |
| City | Newark |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Independence County |
| Time zone | Central Time · now |
| Area codes | 501, 870 |
| Coordinates | 35.7118, -91.4394 map |
| 3-digit prefix | 725 |
Population and income in 72562
| Population | 2,913 · higher than 67% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
|---|---|
| People per square mile | 37 · higher than 61% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median age | 34.8 years · lower than 85% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Men / women | 52% / 48% |
| Median household income | $55,156 · higher than 52% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Income per person | $26,341 |
| Below the poverty line | 20% |
| Bachelor’s degree or higher | 8.7% of adults 25+ |
| Median home value | $144,600 · higher than 57% of Arkansas ZIP codes |
| Median rent | $597 a month |
| Housing units | 1,175 |
| Households | 1,038 (2.81 people on average) |
| Owners / renters | 63% / 37% |
| Land area | 78.63 sq mi (plus 1.73 sq mi of water) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024) for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72562. Census ZIP areas are close to, but not exactly the same as, USPS delivery areas.
ZIP codes near 72562
| ZIP code | City | Distance | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72553 | Magness, AR | 2.4 mi SW | PO Box only |
| 72579 | Sulphur Rock, AR | 4.8 mi NW | Standard |
| 72503 | Batesville, AR | 5.6 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72571 | Rosie, AR | 6.3 mi SW | Standard |
| 72564 | Oil Trough, AR | 7 mi S | Standard |
| 72522 | Charlotte, AR | 7.4 mi N | Standard |
| 72075 | Jacksonport, AR | 8.9 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72575 | Salado, AR | 9.1 mi W | PO Box only |
| 72524 | Cord, AR | 9.3 mi NE | Standard |
| 72165 | Thida, AR | 9.4 mi S | Standard |
| 72043 | Diaz, AR | 11.5 mi SE | PO Box only |
| 72501 | Batesville, AR | 12 mi NW | Standard |
Straight-line distance between ZIP code center points. Find every ZIP code within 10 miles of 72562 or measure the distance to another ZIP code.
How to address mail to 72562
123 MAIN ST
NEWARK AR 72562
Put the city, the two-letter state code and the ZIP code on the last line. Adding the 4-digit ZIP+4 code (72562-XXXX) helps mail sort faster but isn’t required.
Questions
- What city is ZIP code 72562?
- 72562 is a Newark, Arkansas ZIP code.
- What county is 72562 in?
- ZIP code 72562 is in Independence County, Arkansas.
- What time zone is ZIP code 72562 in?
- 72562 is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
- What area code is 72562?
- Phone numbers in ZIP code 72562 use area codes 501 and 870.
- What is the population of ZIP code 72562?
- About 2,913 people live in ZIP code 72562, according to the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
- What is the median income in 72562?
- The median household income in 72562 is $55,156 a year, higher than 52% of Arkansas ZIP codes.
- What ZIP codes are near 72562?
- The nearest ZIP codes to 72562 are 72553 (Magness, 2.4 miles), 72579 (Sulphur Rock, 4.8 miles), 72503 (Batesville, 5.6 miles) and 72571 (Rosie, 6.3 miles).