ZIP Code 72544 Demographics

Baxter County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72544 compared to county averages.

Total Population

746

↓ 98.2% vs county

Median HH Income

$36,029

↓ 24.0% vs county

Median Home Value

$163,000

↑ +4.8% vs county

Median Age

65.8 yrs

↓ +26.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

0.0%

↑ 100.0% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72544 compares to Baxter County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72544 $36k Baxter $47k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 72544 $163k Baxter $156k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

16.8%

of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher

Owner Occupancy

80.6%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$944

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72544 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$163,000
Down Payment (20%)$32,600
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,035P&I: $824 | Tax: $163 | Ins: $48
Rent (Local Median)
$944
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $91/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72544, sorted by distance.

72537 3.9 mi away baxter county 72531 6.4 mi away fulton county 72623 8.0 mi away baxter county 65609 8.6 mi away ozark county 65766 10.0 mi away ozark county 72653 11.7 mi away baxter county 72528 12.7 mi away izard county 72556 29.4 mi away izard county

About Baxter County

Baxter County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 41,801. The county's median household income is $47,403 and median home value is $155,600. ZIP code 72544 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Baxter County

Data source: American Community Survey (ACS) 2022 5-Year Estimates, U.S. Census Bureau. ZCTAs (ZIP Code Tabulation Areas) are used as proxies for USPS ZIP codes. Some USPS ZIP codes may not have a corresponding ZCTA.