PlainZIP

Humphrey, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72073

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

1,139
3/sq mi
$48,750
Median income
$99,000
Median home value
4.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Humphrey pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with among the most affordable home values nationally, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

13th pct
household income, US ZIPs
9th pct
home value, US ZIPs
3
people per sq mi
78%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72073 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72073 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Humphrey, Arkansas County, Arkansas, home to just 1,139 residents across 355.9 square miles, a density of 3 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72073 reports a modest median household income of $48,750 (14% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $22,449. Poverty here runs at 16.6%, with unemployment measured at 5.3%. Housing costs here run $99,000 for a typical home value (32% below the state average), with rent averaging $788 a month; 77.8% of homes are owner-occupied.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 4.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 42.2, and the average commute is -. Beyond these figures, 3 nearby ZIP codes within about 10 miles are surfaced below, along with 6 more sharing Arkansas County, letting you compare 72073 to its immediate surroundings rather than a national baseline alone.

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 72073, Humphrey, 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

1,139

Population

355.9

Area (sq mi)

3

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 72073 ranks nationally

Humphrey, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$48,750 13th percentile higher than 13% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 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 72073 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 72073 ranks #3 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 72073 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 72073 ranks #2 of 4 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
72175 Wabbaseka, AR 354 5.7 mi
72160 Stuttgart, AR 10,736 8.5 mi
72004 Altheimer, AR 1,311 8.8 mi

More ZIP Codes in Arkansas County

72160 standard
Stuttgart, AR
Pop: 10,736
72042 standard
De Witt, AR
Pop: 5,161
72055 standard
Gillett, AR
Pop: 849
72003 standard
Almyra, AR
Pop: 746
72026 standard
Casscoe, AR
Pop: 393
72140 standard
Saint Charles, AR
Pop: 305

Related Areas

Arkansas County Humphrey, AR Arkansas

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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