Newark
City in Independence County, Arkansas
Newark is a city in Independence County, Arkansas, with 1,180 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 292 ft (89 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Magness, 2.2 miles W.
- 1,180residents (2020 Census)
- 292 ftelevation · 89 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.3 km²
- 717 / sq mipopulation density
- 72553ZIP code
About Newark
Newark is a city in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. The population was 1,180 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Newark
- Median household income
- $40,417
- Median home value
- $96,300
- Median rent
- $662/mo
- Median age
- 32
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Newark had 1,180 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,180 |
|---|---|
| Density | 717 per sq mi (277 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newark at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Independence County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 1,180 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.64 sq mi (4.3 km²) |
| Elevation | 292 ft (89 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7076° N, 91.4434° W |
| ZIP code | 72553 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0549010 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newark
- Magness2.2 mi W
- Sulphur Rock4.4 mi NW
- Oil Trough5.5 mi S
- Moorefield8.2 mi NW
- Salado8.4 mi W
- Jacksonport8.8 mi SE
- Southside10.5 mi W
- Batesville10.9 mi W
- Campbell Station11.0 mi E
- Diaz11.1 mi E
- Newport13.2 mi SE
- Tuckerman13.6 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newark
What county is Newark in?
Newark is in Independence County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Newark, AR?
1,180 people lived in Newark at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newark, AR?
The ZIP code of Newark is 72553.
What is the elevation of Newark?
292 feet (89 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newark?
Magness (2.2 mi), Sulphur Rock (4.4 mi), Oil Trough (5.5 mi), Moorefield (8.2 mi), Salado (8.4 mi).
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