ZIP Code 72073

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Humphrey · Arkansas County · Arkansas

Population
1,139

3/sq mi

Median income
$48,750

▼ 36% vs US

higher than 13% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$99,000

▼ 64% vs US

higher than 9% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
4.6%

Median age 42.2

Land area
355.9 sq mi

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ZIP code 72073 in Humphrey, Arkansas has a population of 1,139. The median household income is $48,750, which is 36% below the national average. Median home value is $99,000, 64% below the US average. 4.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72073 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 355.9 square miles in Humphrey, Arkansas County, Arkansas. The area is home to 1,139 residents, producing a population density of 3 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 72073 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72073 sits at $48,750 (14% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $22,449. The poverty rate stands at 16.6% and the unemployment rate at 5.3%. On housing, the median home value is $99,000 (32% below the state average) with median rent at $788 per month, and 77.8% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72073 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is . We also surface 3 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Arkansas County, so you can benchmark 72073 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 72073, Humphrey, 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

1,139

Population

355.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72073?

42.2

Median Age

57.5%

Male

42.5%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 85.1%
African American 13.1%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 1.0%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%

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?

$48,750

Median Household Income

-14% vs state

$22,449

Per Capita Income

16.6%

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Unemployment Rate

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

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 46.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 4.6%

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

What does housing look like?

509

Total Housing Units

311

Occupied Units

198

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 77.8%
Renter 22.2%

$99,000

Median Home Value

-32% vs state

$788

Median Rent

1969

Median Year Built

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

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 6 business establishments in ZIP 72073, employing approximately 16 people with a combined annual payroll of $764,000.

6

Businesses

16

Employees

$764K

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 72073 vs 72175 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72175 Wabbaseka, AR 354 5.7 mi
72160 Stuttgart, AR 10,736 8.5 mi
72004 Altheimer, AR 1,311 8.8 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72073 in?
ZIP code 72073 (Humphrey) is located in Arkansas County, Arkansas. Arkansas County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/arkansas-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72073?
ZIP code 72073 in Humphrey, AR has a population of 1,139 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72073?
The median household income in ZIP 72073 is $48,750, which is 36% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72073?
The median home value in ZIP 72073 is $99,000, which is 64% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72073?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72073 is White at 85.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 1.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72073?
ZIP code 72073 has 6 business establishments employing approximately 16 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72073?
In ZIP code 72073, 46.6% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 4.6% 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 72073?
In ZIP code 72073, 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 72073?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72073 is 16.6% 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 Humphrey, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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