ZIP Code 72579 Demographics

Independence County, Arkansas  ·  ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates

ACS 2022 Data

Population & Income Overview

Key statistics for ZIP code 72579 compared to county averages.

Total Population

1,389

↓ 96.3% vs county

Median HH Income

$58,125

↑ +11.0% vs county

Median Home Value

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No county data

Median Age

43.7 yrs

↓ +11.8% vs county

Unemployment Rate

1.3%

↑ 74.4% vs county

Income & Housing Comparison

How ZIP 72579 compares to Independence County and Arkansas overall. Data from ACS 2022 5-year estimates.

Median Household Income ZIP 72579 $58k Independence $52k Arkansas $56k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B19013

Median Home Value Independence $111k Arkansas $162k

Source: ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates, Table B25077

Education & Employment

Bachelor's Rate

9.5%

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

Owner Occupancy

71.0%

of occupied housing units are owner-occupied

Median Gross Rent

$809

per month including utilities

Rent vs. Buy Affordability

Compare estimated monthly costs of home ownership vs renting in ZIP Code 72579 using local Census metrics.

Median Home Value$300,000
Down Payment (20%)$60,000
Interest Rate6.5%
Loan Term

Estimated Monthly Costs

Buy (Mortgage, Tax, Ins.)
$1,905P&I: $1517 | Tax: $300 | Ins: $88
Rent (Local Median)
$809
Renting is CheaperRenting is estimated to save you $1,096/month compared to buying costs.

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Location & Neighboring Areas

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Nearby ZIP Codes

ZIP codes geographically closest to 72579, sorted by distance.

72522 2.3 mi away independence county 72553 9.7 mi away independence county 72501 12.1 mi away independence county 72571 14.4 mi away independence county 72527 15.0 mi away independence county 72564 16.4 mi away independence county 72165 18.1 mi away independence county 72568 21.1 mi away independence county

About Independence County

Independence County is located in Arkansas and has a total population of 37,910. The county's median household income is $52,361 and median home value is $111,300. ZIP code 72579 is one of many ZCTAs within this county.

View all ZIP codes in Independence 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.