PlainZIP

Higginson, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72068

White County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.

424
171/sq mi
$69,375
Median income
$104,500
Median home value
6.0%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Higginson pairs a below-median household income with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, mixed-tenure area.

46th pct
household income, US ZIPs
11th pct
home value, US ZIPs
171
people per sq mi
58%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72068 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72068 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Higginson, White County, Arkansas, home to just 424 residents across 2.5 square miles, a density of 171 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72068 reports a modest median household income of $69,375 (23% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,321. The poverty rate stands at 12.8% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. Housing costs here run $104,500 for a typical home value (28% below the state average), with rent averaging $769 a month; 57.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 6.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 31.3, and the average commute is -. To put 72068 in local context, 5 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles appear further down this page alongside 6 additional ZIPs in White County, for a geography-aware comparison.

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 →

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 72068, Higginson, 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

424

Population

2.5

Area (sq mi)

171

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72068?

31.3

Median Age

41.4%

Male

58.6%

Female

1.8%

Foreign-Born

White 79.4%
African American 0.0%
Asian 0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 19.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%

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?

$69,375

Median Household Income

+23% vs state

$25,321

Per Capita Income

12.8%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

How ZIP 72068 ranks nationally

Higginson, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

Median household income, the full national distribution, with this ZIP marked

$69,375 46th percentile higher than 46% of 30,318 US ZIPs

$0–$20,000: 118 US ZIPs (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 1,573 US ZIPs (5%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 7,092 US ZIPs (23%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). This entry sits in this band. $80,000–$100,000: 5,778 US ZIPs (19%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 2,855 US ZIPs (9%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 1,362 US ZIPs (4%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 686 US ZIPs (2%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 364 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 186 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 324 US ZIPs (1%). Above this entry. This ZIP $0 $200K+ every reporting US ZIP, bucketed by value

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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?

High School Graduate or Higher 54.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.0%

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

What does housing look like?

327

Total Housing Units

258

Occupied Units

69

Vacant Units

3.25

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 57.8%
Renter 42.2%

$104,500

Median Home Value

-28% vs state

$769

Median Rent

1995

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 72068, employing approximately 14 people with a combined annual payroll of $272,000.

3

Businesses

14

Employees

$272K

Annual Payroll

0

Industry Sectors

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 72068 vs 72143 →

ZIP 72068 vs its nearest neighbors, by population

Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

residents

What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72068 ranks #5 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023

ZIP 72068 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income

Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.

median income

What this shows By household income, ZIP 72068 ranks the highest of 5 neighboring ZIPs, local affluence varies block to block, not just metro to metro.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 5-Year Estimates As of 2019–2023
ZIP Code City Population Distance
72143 Searcy, AR 35,169 3.0 mi
72149 Searcy, AR 0 4.2 mi
72082 Kensett, AR 1,935 3.6 mi
72102 Mc Rae, AR 2,873 7.7 mi
72060 Griffithville, AR 666 9.6 mi

More ZIP Codes in White County

72143 standard
Searcy, AR
Pop: 35,169
72012 standard
Beebe, AR
Pop: 11,986
72081 standard
Judsonia, AR
Pop: 7,798
72010 standard
Bald Knob, AR
Pop: 6,577
72020 standard
Bradford, AR
Pop: 4,295
72102 standard
Mc Rae, AR
Pop: 2,873

Related Areas

White County Higginson, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72068 in? ▼
ZIP code 72068 (Higginson) is located in White County, Arkansas. White County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/white-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72068? ▼
ZIP code 72068 in Higginson, AR has a population of 424 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72068? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72068 is $69,375, which is 9% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72068? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72068 is $104,500, which is 62% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72068? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72068 is White at 79.4%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.6% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72068? ▼
ZIP code 72068 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 14 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72068? ▼
In ZIP code 72068, 54.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 6.0% 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 72068? ▼
In ZIP code 72068, approximately 57.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 42.2% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72068? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72068 is 12.8% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

Read our methodology to see how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.