72143 ZIP Code – Searcy, Arkansas

Located in Searcy, Arkansas, ZIP code 72143 is a large ZIP code within White County with a population of approximately 34,692 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $49,402, which is near the Arkansas average and below the national figure. Median home values of $173,100 are below the national average, with 65.0% owner-occupied housing (increasing). , and the median rent of $831 is below the national average. Housing consists of 70% single-family (increasing), 14% apartments (increasing), 6% duplex/multi-family.

The area reports an unemployment rate of 5.4%, near the national average. About 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line, above the national rate. Bachelor's degree attainment is 27.0%, near the national average. Residents have a median age of 34.5, below the U.S. median. The surrounding area includes ZIP codes 72082, 72068, 72052.

ZIP Code 72143 Data

Population 34,692
Median Household Income $49,402
Median Home Value $173,100
Median Rent $831
Median Age 34.5
Unemployment Rate 5.4%
Poverty Rate 18.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.0%
County White County
State Arkansas

ZIP 72143 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.

MetricZIP 72143AR Avg.U.S. Avg.
Population34k5,03910k
Median Household Income$49k$52k$73k
Median Home Value$173k$126k$258k
Median Rent$831$750$1,088
Median Age34.544.243.2
Unemployment Rate5.4%5.4%5.0%
Poverty Rate18.0%17.7%13.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher27.0%16.8%26.9%

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Nearby ZIP Codes

Nearby ZIP Code Comparison

ZIP Code City Population Median Income
72082 KENSETT 2,091 $28,569
72068 HIGGINSON 833 $57,426
72052 GARNER 119 $61,875
72178 WEST POINT 26 $22,917
72102 MC RAE 2,619 $56,204