72543 ZIP Code – Heber Springs, Arkansas
72543 is a ZIP code serving Heber Springs, Arkansas in Cleburne County with a population of approximately 12,773 residents. The median household income is $58,182 — near the Arkansas average and below the national average. Homes in this ZIP code have a median value of $174,000, below the national average, with 75.7% owner-occupied housing (increasing). ; median rent of $843 is similarly below the national average. Housing consists of 80% single-family (increasing), 7% duplex/multi-family.
The area reports an unemployment rate of 8.3%, well above the national average. An estimated 12.6% of the population falls below the poverty line, near the national figure. 19.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the U.S. average. The population has a median age of 47.9, near the national median. Nearby ZIP codes include 72581, 72179, 72137.
ZIP Code 72543 Data
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ZIP 72543 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72543 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 12k | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $174k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $843 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 47.9 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.6% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.6% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72581 – Tumbling Shoals
- 72179 – Wilburn
- 72137 – Rose Bud
- 72546 – Ida
- 72530 – Drasco
- 72085 – Letona
- 72131 – Quitman
- 72121 – Pangburn
- 72067 – Higden
- 72130 – Prim
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72581 | TUMBLING SHOALS | 957 | $37,368 |
| 72179 | WILBURN | 390 | $55,234 |
| 72137 | ROSE BUD | 2,429 | $48,984 |
| 72546 | IDA | 26 | Not provided |
| 72530 | DRASCO | 1,631 | $53,173 |