Deer
Census-designated place in Newton County, Arkansas

Deer is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Newton County, Arkansas, with 135 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,339 ft (713 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Wayton, 6.7 miles N.
- 135residents (2020 Census)
- 2,339 ftelevation · 713 m
- 2.8 sq miland area · 7.2 km²
- 48 / sq mipopulation density
- 72628ZIP code
About Deer
Deer is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Newton County, Arkansas, United States. Deer is located on Arkansas Highway 16, 12.5 miles (20.1 km) south of Jasper. Deer has a post office with ZIP code 72628.
It was first listed as a CDP in the 2020 census with a population of 135.
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- Median household income
- $46,719
- Median age
- 78.1
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Deer had 135 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 135 |
|---|---|
| Density | 48 per sq mi (19 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Deer at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Newton County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 135 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.79 sq mi (7.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,339 ft (713 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.8274° N, 93.2198° W |
| ZIP code | 72628 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0517860 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Deer
- Wayton6.7 mi N
- Mount Judea11.4 mi NE
- Jasper13.0 mi N
- Ponca16.1 mi NW
- Ozone18.3 mi SW
- Witts Springs19.3 mi E
- Oark21.9 mi SW
- Hagarville22.5 mi S
- Kingston22.8 mi NW
- Western Grove24.0 mi NE
- Pindall25.8 mi NE
- Valley Springs26.0 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Deer
What county is Deer in?
Deer is in Newton County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Deer, AR?
135 people lived in Deer at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Deer, AR?
The ZIP code of Deer is 72628.
What is the elevation of Deer?
2,339 feet (713 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Deer?
Wayton (6.7 mi), Mount Judea (11.4 mi), Jasper (13.0 mi), Ponca (16.1 mi), Ozone (18.3 mi).
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