Newport
City in Jackson County, Arkansas
Newport is a city in Jackson County, Arkansas, with 8,005 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 223 ft (68 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Diaz, 2.3 miles NW.
- 8,005residents (2020 Census)
- 223 ftelevation · 68 m
- 13.6 sq miland area · 35.1 km²
- 591 / sq mipopulation density
- 72112ZIP code
About Newport
Newport is a city in and the county seat of Jackson County, Arkansas, United States located on the White River, 84 miles (135 km) northeast of Little Rock. As of the 2020 census, Newport had a population of 8,005.
Newport is home to a campus of the Arkansas State University system, with particular focus on training in transportation careers. Newport is known as the town in which Sam Walton owned a Ben Franklin store prior to starting Walmart.
Newport has ten properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Living in Newport
- Median household income
- $34,764
- Median home value
- $162,600
- Median rent
- $597/mo
- Median age
- 38.8
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Newport had 8,005 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,005 |
|---|---|
| Density | 591 per sq mi (228 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Newport at a glance
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
|---|---|
| County | Jackson County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,005 (2020) |
| Land area | 13.55 sq mi (35.1 km²) |
| Water area | 0.25 sq mi (0.66 km²) |
| Elevation | 223 ft (68 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.6238° N, 91.2317° W |
| ZIP code | 72112 |
| Official website | newportar.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0549580 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Newport
- Diaz2.3 mi NW
- Campbell Station3.3 mi NW
- Jacksonport4.5 mi W
- Tuckerman7.2 mi N
- Amagon8.0 mi SE
- Grubbs9.0 mi E
- Weldon12.1 mi S
- Oil Trough12.9 mi W
- Newark13.2 mi NW
- Swifton15.0 mi N
- Beedeville15.1 mi SE
- Magness15.1 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Newport
What county is Newport in?
Newport is in Jackson County, Arkansas.
What is the population of Newport, AR?
8,005 people lived in Newport at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Newport, AR?
The ZIP code of Newport is 72112.
What is the elevation of Newport?
223 feet (68 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Newport?
Diaz (2.3 mi), Campbell Station (3.3 mi), Jacksonport (4.5 mi), Tuckerman (7.2 mi), Amagon (8.0 mi).
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