Cabot, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72023
Pulaski County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 35,026
- 144/sq mi High-density area
- $76,931
- Median income Near-median income area
- $217,200
- Median home value Near-median home value
- 24.9%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Cabot pairs an above-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- Top 42%
- household income, US ZIPs
- 48th pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 144
- people per sq mi
- 73%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72023 against every reporting US ZIP.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72023 (Cabot, AR) rose +1.8% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 192.6 in 2023 to 196.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
ZIP code 72023 is a densely settled ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Cabot, Pulaski County, Arkansas, with 35,026 residents across 243.9 square miles, a density of 144 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72023 lands in the middle-income range, with a median household income of $76,931 (36% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $36,041. The poverty rate is 10.4%, with unemployment at 3.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Housing is both higher-cost and owner-heavy: median home value is $217,200 (49% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while 72.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied and median rent is $1,103.
Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 37.2, and the average commute is 30 minutes. The page also surfaces 6 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Pulaski County, so 72023 can be compared with both its immediate and county-level context.
Every figure on this page is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (including median rent) and the FHFA House Price Index, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with Census →
Top industries in ZIP 72023
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Cabot, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72023.
- Retail trade
Retail trade
110 establishments
- Construction
Construction
99 establishments
- Health care and social assistance
Health care and social assistance
94 establishments
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
75 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
74 establishments
What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + FHFA HPI ACS demographics and median rent, ZBP business establishments, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72023, Cabot, AR · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.
Quick Facts
35,026
Population
243.9
Area (sq mi)
144
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72023?
37.2
Median Age
48.7%
Male
51.3%
Female
2.1%
Foreign-Born
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?
$76,931
Median Household Income
+36% vs state ZIP avg
$36,041
Per Capita Income
10.4%
Poverty Rate
3.5%
Unemployment Rate
29.6 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72023 ranks nationally
Cabot, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code
Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked
$76,931 Top 42% higher than 58% of 30,318 US ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US ZIPs. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2019–2023
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What is the education profile here?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
15,166housing units
15,166
Total Housing Units
14,296
Occupied Units
870
Vacant Units
2.60
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$217,200
Median Home Value
+49% vs state ZIP avg
$1,103
Median Rent
1998
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
How have home values changed over time?
FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals
+1.8%
YoY Change (2024)
196
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+96%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72023 have increased 1.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +96% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +4.9% | 141 |
| 2021 | +9.3% | 154 |
| 2022 | +13.8% | 175 |
| 2023 | +9.9% | 193 |
| 2024 | +1.8% | 196 |
Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 757 business establishments in ZIP 72023, employing approximately 7,715 people with a combined annual payroll of $309,016,000.
757
Businesses
7,715
Employees
$309.0M
Annual Payroll
16
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Retail trade | 110 | 14.5% |
| Construction | 99 | 13.1% |
| Health care and social assistance | 94 | 12.4% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 75 | 9.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 74 | 9.8% |
| Finance and insurance | 71 | 9.4% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 66 | 8.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 51 | 6.7% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 26 | 3.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 20 | 2.6% |
| Manufacturing | 18 | 2.4% |
| Wholesale trade | 17 | 2.3% |
| Information | 12 | 1.6% |
| Arts, entertainment, and recreation | 10 | 1.3% |
| Educational services | 7 | 0.9% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 0.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.
Nearby ZIP Codes
Want a side-by-side? Compare 72023 vs 72007 →
ZIP 72023 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72076
Jacksonville (72076)
37,979 residents
- 72023
Cabot (72023)
35,026 residents
- 72012 11,986
Beebe (72012)
11,986 residents
- 72086 10,727
Lonoke (72086)
10,727 residents
- 72173 9,078
Vilonia (72173)
9,078 residents
- 72007 6,708
Austin (72007)
6,708 residents
- 72099 616
Little Rock Air Force Base (72099)
616 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72023 ranks #2 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72023 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72007
Austin (72007)
$86,302 median income
- 72023
Cabot (72023)
$76,931 median income
- 72173
Vilonia (72173)
$74,600 median income
- 72012
Beebe (72012)
$61,277 median income
- 72086
Lonoke (72086)
$58,743 median income
- 72076
Jacksonville (72076)
$54,379 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72023 ranks #2 of 6 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72023, both outside AR so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment (Nearby and same-county blocks stay local).
Similar population
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by resident population (35,026 here; floor ≥1,000).
Similar median household income
Nearest cross-state ZIPs by ACS median household income.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What county is ZIP code 72023 in?
ZIP code 72023 (Cabot) is located in Pulaski County, Arkansas. Pulaski County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/pulaski-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72023?
ZIP code 72023 in Cabot, AR has a population of 35,026 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72023?
The median household income in ZIP 72023 is $76,931, which is 1% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72023?
The median home value in ZIP 72023 is $217,200, which is 22% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72023?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72023 is White at 87.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 4.4% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72023?
ZIP code 72023 has 757 business establishments employing approximately 7,715 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72023?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72023 are: Retail trade (110), Construction (99), Health care and social assistance (94). There are 16 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72023?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72023 increased by 1.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 96%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72023?
In ZIP code 72023, 58.1% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 24.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72023?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72023 is 29.6 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72023?
In ZIP code 72023, approximately 72.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 27.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72023?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72023 is 10.4% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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