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Newport city, AR

ZIP 72112 — Economy & Jobs

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Income, employment, industries, and economic trends

Income & Economy in Newport city, AR (72112)

Median Income
$36,563

*Adjusted for inflation (2023 dollars)

IRS Net Migration
+388
Wealth inflow
Population
11,092
Unemployment
10.9%
7.2pp above US avg

IRS migration statistics show a net inflow of about 388 for ZIP 72112 (Newport city, AR) on US5’s published series — a signal of people/tax filers moving in relative to those leaving. Inflows often track job growth, housing demand, or lifestyle migration; treat the figure as a directional indicator rather than a precise headcount.

Economic Indicators
Unemployment
10.9%+195% vs US avg
x
Self-Employed
3.1%-49% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
23.2%+98% vs US avg
x
270
Establishments
3,435
Employees

~13 per establishment — small businesses dominate

Healthcare
Top Industry
Economic Distributions

Census ACS 5-Year (P0): occupation, industry, household income brackets.

Occupation

Industry

  • Agriculture, forestry, mining9.0%
  • Construction5.9%
  • Manufacturing14.1%
  • Wholesale trade2.4%
  • Retail trade11.6%
  • Transportation, utilities3.2%
  • Information0.2%
  • Finance, insurance, real estate2.0%
  • Professional, scientific, management3.8%
  • Education, health care, social24.4%
  • Arts, entertainment, food services15.4%
  • Other services1.8%
  • Public administration6.1%

Household Income

Economy & Jobs key statistics

Income & Jobs statistics
Income & Jobs
Median household income$36,563
Unemployment10.9%
Establishments270
Employees3,435