ZIP Code 72017

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Biscoe · Prairie County · Arkansas

Population
726

6/sq mi

Median income
$91,731

▲ 20% vs US

higher than 75% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$105,400

▼ 62% vs US

higher than 11% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.5%

Median age 52.8

Land area
129.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 72017 in Biscoe, Arkansas has a population of 726. The median household income is $91,731, which is 20% above the national average. Median home value is $105,400, 62% below the US average. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72017 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 129.6 square miles in Biscoe, Prairie County, Arkansas. The area is home to 726 residents, producing a population density of 6 people per square mile, and falls within the Chicago time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 72017 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72017 sits at $91,731 (62% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $40,768. The poverty rate stands at 1.0% and the unemployment rate at 3.0%. On housing, the median home value is $105,400 (28% below the state average) with median rent at per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72017 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 52.8, and the average commute is . We also surface 2 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 4 additional ZIPs sharing Prairie County, so you can benchmark 72017 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72017, Biscoe, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

726

Population

129.6

Area (sq mi)

6

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72017?

52.8

Median Age

52.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

2.0%

Foreign-Born

White 94.6%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 2.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$91,731

Median Household Income

+62% vs state

$40,768

Per Capita Income

1.0%

Poverty Rate

3.0%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 92.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

214

Total Housing Units

90

Occupied Units

124

Vacant Units

2.26

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$105,400

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

1985

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
72040 Des Arc, AR 2,867 9.2 mi
72036 Cotton Plant, AR 817 10.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72017 in?
ZIP code 72017 (Biscoe) is located in Prairie County, Arkansas. Prairie County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/prairie-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72017?
ZIP code 72017 in Biscoe, AR has a population of 726 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72017?
The median household income in ZIP 72017 is $91,731, which is 20% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72017?
The median home value in ZIP 72017 is $105,400, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72017?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72017 is White at 94.6%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 3.9% of the population.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72017?
In ZIP code 72017, 92.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72017?
In ZIP code 72017, approximately 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 22.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72017?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72017 is 1.0% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Biscoe, AR

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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