ZIP Code 72653 Demographics

Baxter County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72653 compared to county averages.

Total Population

28,615

↓ 31.5% vs county

Median HH Income

$47,665

↑ +0.6% vs county

Median Home Value

$158,900

↑ +2.1% vs county

Median Age

51.4 yrs

↑ 1.3% vs county

Unemployment Rate

5.8%

↓ +12.9% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72653 compares to Baxter County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72653 $48k Baxter $47k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value ZIP 72653 $159k Baxter $156k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

14.1%

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

Owner Occupancy

72.5%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$824

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72653 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$158,900
Down Payment (20%)$31,780
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,008P&I: $803 | Tax: $159 | Ins: $46
Rent (Local Median)
$824
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $184/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72653, sorted by distance.

72651 6.1 mi away baxter county 72623 9.2 mi away baxter county 72537 11.3 mi away baxter county 72544 11.7 mi away baxter county 72531 13.3 mi away fulton county 72661 13.3 mi away marion county 65766 15.4 mi away ozark county 72528 15.9 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 72653 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.