72579 ZIP Code – Sulphur Rock, Arkansas
Located in Sulphur Rock, Arkansas, ZIP code 72579 is a small ZIP code within Independence County with a population of approximately 1,389 residents. Residents earn a median household income of $58,125, which is near the Arkansas average and below the national figure. Housing consists of 74% single-family (decreasing), 12% duplex/multi-family.
At 1.1%, the unemployment rate is well below the national figure. The poverty rate is 12.0%, near the national average. An estimated 16.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average. Residents have a median age of 37.6, near the U.S. median. ZIP codes in the surrounding area include 72522, 72524, 72562.
ZIP Code 72579 Data
Population
1,389
Median Household Income
$58,125
Median Home Value
Not provided
Median Rent
$809
Median Age
37.6
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
Poverty Rate
12.0%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.0%
County
Independence County
State
Arkansas
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ZIP 72579 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72579 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,389 | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $58k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | — | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $809 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 37.6 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 12.0% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 16.0% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72522 – Charlotte
- 72524 – Cord
- 72562 – Newark
- 72572 – Saffell
- 72521 – Cave City
- 72553 – Magness
- 72469 – Strawberry
- 72501 – Batesville
- 72440 – Lynn
- 72571 – Rosie
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72522 | CHARLOTTE | 357 | $49,282 |
| 72524 | CORD | 357 | Not provided |
| 72562 | NEWARK | 2,357 | $41,786 |
| 72572 | SAFFELL | 359 | $56,184 |
| 72521 | CAVE CITY | 5,556 | $48,152 |