Midway
Census-designated place in Baxter County, Arkansas

Midway is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Baxter County, Arkansas, with 1,036 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 889 ft (271 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Lakeview, 3.7 miles W.
- 1,036residents (2020 Census)
- 889 ftelevation · 271 m
- 5.8 sq miland area · 14.9 km²
- 180 / sq mipopulation density
- 72651ZIP code
About Midway
Midway is a census-designated place in Baxter County, Arkansas, United States. Midway is 5.5 miles (8.9 km) northwest of Mountain Home. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,036. Midway has a post office with ZIP code 72651. Long home to a rural trading post, Midway became a boomtown during the construction of the Bull Shoals Dam, and later evolved to serve tourists and retirees attracted to the lake.
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Living in Midway
- Median household income
- $30,750
- Median home value
- $147,300
- Median rent
- $1,035/mo
- Median age
- 51.6
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Midway had 1,036 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,036 |
|---|---|
| Density | 180 per sq mi (69 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Midway at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Baxter County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,036 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.76 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km²) |
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.3922° N, 92.4755° W |
| ZIP code | 72651 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0545530 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Midway
- Lakeview3.7 mi W
- Mountain Home6.4 mi SE
- Bull Shoals6.6 mi W
- Oakland7.1 mi NW
- Gassville7.4 mi S
- Cotter8.0 mi S
- Flippin10.3 mi SW
- Pontiac, MO11.3 mi NW
- Briarcliff13.6 mi SE
- Gamaliel13.9 mi E
- Henderson14.3 mi E
- Sundown, MO14.9 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Midway
What county is Midway in?
Midway is in Baxter County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Midway, AR?
1,036 people lived in Midway at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Midway, AR?
The ZIP code of Midway is 72651.
What is the elevation of Midway?
889 feet (271 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Midway?
Lakeview (3.7 mi), Mountain Home (6.4 mi), Bull Shoals (6.6 mi), Oakland (7.1 mi), Gassville (7.4 mi).
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