Newark Arkansas Map

About Newark, Arkansas

Newark is a locality in Independence County, Arkansas, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,637. The population density is 357.3 people per km². Newark is located at 35.7017°N, 91.4415°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 72562.

Newark rests in a landscape shaped by the gentle embrace of undulating terrain, where the rich, dark soil promises bounty under the expansive Arkansas sky. It lies 42.5 miles west-south-west of Jonesboro, AR (from Jonesboro, AR: bearing 257°T), and is situated 4.8 miles south-east of Sulphur Rock. Patches of cultivated fields, a checkerboard of green and gold, give way to stands of mature oak and pine, their branches reaching skyward as if to catch the fleeting sunlight. The air here, especially in the late afternoon, carries a scent of sun-baked earth and distant woodsmoke, a subtle perfume that clings to the senses. The White River, a broad, silvery ribbon, flows not far from Newark, its presence a constant, murmuring hum in the background, influencing the very character of the land. The history of Newark is deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the life-giving waters of the White River. Originally settled by those drawn to the agricultural potential of the region, Newark grew as a hub for cotton and timber. The echoes of past harvests and felled trees seem to linger in the quietude of the present, a testament to the enduring spirit of those who first carved a life from this land. Though no longer a major timber center, agriculture remains a cornerstone of Newark's economy, with local farmers continuing the tradition of working the land. Small businesses line the main thoroughfares, their storefronts bearing the patina of years, each a quiet participant in the ongoing story of Newark's resilience and enduring community.

About This Newark Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Newark, Arkansas — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 35.701744, -91.441522. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Newark and Independence County.

Detailed location data for Newark includes the ZIP code (72562), telephone area code (501), county seat of Independence County (Batesville), and school district assignment (Cedar Ridge School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Newark is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.