ZIP Code 72562 — Newark, AR
72562 is a standard (street delivery) ZIP code serving Newark, Arkansas, in Independence County. To mail something here you only need these five digits — but the four-digit extension narrows delivery to a single point, and it is what USPS bulk postage discounts are priced on.
ZIP code 72562 at a glance
| ZIP code | 72562 |
|---|---|
| Primary city | Newark |
| State | Arkansas (AR) |
| County | Independence FIPS 05063 |
| ZIP type | Standard (street delivery) |
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
| Population | 2,913 |
| Coordinates | 35.730740, -91.395140 |
How ZIP+4 works in 72562
The four digits after the hyphen encode a delivery segment inside 72562. In practice one segment usually means:
- One side of one block — odd numbers on a street between two cross streets
- A single large building, or one floor of it
- A group of PO boxes, sometimes a single box
- A single business that receives enough mail to warrant its own code
That is why 72562 has no single ZIP+4: two neighbors across the street from each other usually have different ones. Enter a street address above and we will return the exact nine-digit code along with the standardized USPS address format.
Nearby ZIP codes
Showing the closest twelve. See every ZIP code within 25 miles of 72562.
| ZIP | City | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 72553 | Magness, AR | 5.3 mi |
| 72522 | Charlotte, AR | 6.5 mi |
| 72075 | Jacksonport, AR | 7.8 mi |
| 72579 | Sulphur Rock, AR | 8.3 mi |
| 72524 | Cord, AR | 8.9 mi |
| 72564 | Oil Trough, AR | 9.6 mi |
| 72571 | Rosie, AR | 10 mi |
| 72165 | Thida, AR | 11.4 mi |
| 72473 | Tuckerman, AR | 12.4 mi |
| 72572 | Saffell, AR | 12.9 mi |
| 72112 | Newport, AR | 14.3 mi |
| 72501 | Batesville, AR | 15.1 mi |
Questions about 72562
What is the ZIP+4 code for 72562?
72562 is the five-digit ZIP code. The ZIP+4 adds four more digits that identify a specific delivery point — usually one side of a city block, a single building, or a group of PO boxes. Because those four digits change from address to address within 72562, you need to look up a specific street address to get them.
What city is 72562?
72562 is assigned to Newark, Arkansas, in Independence County.
Do I need to use the ZIP+4?
It is optional for ordinary mail, but it speeds up sorting and it is required for most USPS bulk-mail postage discounts. Many address-verification and e-commerce systems also use ZIP+4 to confirm a delivery point exists.
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