72653 ZIP Code – Mountain Home, Arkansas
Located in Mountain Home, Arkansas, ZIP code 72653 is a large ZIP code within Baxter County with a population of approximately 28,615 residents. The median household income is $47,665 — near the Arkansas average and below the national average. The median home value of $158,900 is below the national average, with 73.9% owner-occupied housing (stable). , with median rent coming in at $824 — below the national figure. Housing consists of 77% single-family (decreasing), 7% apartments (increasing), 5% duplex/multi-family.
Unemployment stands at 6.6%, which is above the U.S. rate. About 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line, near the national rate. An estimated 19.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average. At 52.0, the median age is above the national figure. Neighboring ZIP codes include 72635, 72651, 72642.
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ZIP 72653 vs. Arkansas vs. U.S.
| Metric | ZIP 72653 | AR Avg. | U.S. Avg. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 28k | 5,039 | 10k |
| Median Household Income | $47k | $52k | $73k |
| Median Home Value | $158k | $126k | $258k |
| Median Rent | $824 | $750 | $1,088 |
| Median Age | 52.0 | 44.2 | 43.2 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 14.5% | 17.7% | 13.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.3% | 16.8% | 26.9% |
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Nearby ZIP Codes
- 72635 – Gassville
- 72651 – Midway
- 72642 – Lakeview
- 72626 – Cotter
- 72623 – Clarkridge
- 72537 – Gamaliel
- 72619 – Bull Shoals
- 72634 – Flippin
- 72544 – Henderson
- 72531 – Elizabeth
Nearby ZIP Code Comparison
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Median Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72635 | GASSVILLE | 3,751 | $44,912 |
| 72651 | MIDWAY | 1,313 | $49,375 |
| 72642 | LAKEVIEW | 1,884 | $53,875 |
| 72626 | COTTER | 1,399 | $43,162 |
| 72623 | CLARKRIDGE | 675 | $66,000 |