Fairfield Bay, AR · standard
ZIP Code 72088
Van Buren County, Arkansas - Census ACS demographics, housing tenure, and business patterns, benchmarked against every US ZIP.
- 2,391
- 63/sq mi Moderate-density area
- $56,594
- Median income Below-median income area
- $164,800
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 30.1%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Fairfield Bay pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 23rd pct
- household income, US ZIPs
- 32nd pct
- home value, US ZIPs
- 63
- people per sq mi
- 87%
- owner-occupied homes
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72088 against every reporting US ZIP.
ZIP code 72088 covers 38.1 square miles in Fairfield Bay, Van Buren County, Arkansas (a standard USPS delivery area), with a modest 2,391 residents on file, a density of 63 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.
ZIP 72088 reports a modest median household income of $56,594 (0% above the average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $43,698. The poverty rate is 11.3%, with unemployment at 3.9%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $164,800 (13% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $838; 87.0% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
A solid share of residents have a four-year degree: 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 68.4, and the average commute is -. The page also surfaces 4 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 more in Van Buren County, so 72088 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 72088
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Fairfield Bay, AR
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72088.
- Other services (except public administration)
Other services (except public administration)
8 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
6 establishments
- Accommodation and food services
Accommodation and food services
5 establishments
- Finance and insurance 3
Finance and insurance
3 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 72088, Fairfield Bay, 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
2,391
Population
38.1
Area (sq mi)
63
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72088?
68.4
Median Age
46.4%
Male
53.6%
Female
4.1%
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?
$56,594
Median Household Income
+0% vs state ZIP avg
$43,698
Per Capita Income
11.3%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
How ZIP 72088 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Fairfield Bay, AR household income vs. every Arkansas ZIP code
Median household income among 505 reporting Arkansas ZIPs (this ZIP's population is too small for a reliable national-corpus placement)
$56,594 Top 42% higher than 58% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more Arkansas 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
2,100housing units
2,100
Total Housing Units
1,535
Occupied Units
565
Vacant Units
1.64
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$164,800
Median Home Value
+13% vs state ZIP avg
$838
Median Rent
1984
Median Year Built
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What businesses operate in this ZIP?
Census Bureau data shows 34 business establishments in ZIP 72088, employing approximately 434 people with a combined annual payroll of $12,847,000.
34
Businesses
434
Employees
$12.8M
Annual Payroll
4
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Other services (except public administration) | 8 | 23.5% |
| Retail trade | 6 | 17.6% |
| Accommodation and food services | 5 | 14.7% |
| Finance and insurance | 3 | 8.8% |
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 72088 vs 72153 →
ZIP 72088 vs its nearest neighbors, by population
Resident population of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72067
Higden (72067)
2,726 residents
- 72153
Shirley (72153)
2,572 residents
- 72088
Fairfield Bay (72088)
2,391 residents
- 72013
Bee Branch (72013)
2,197 residents
- 72044 881
Edgemont (72044)
881 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72088 ranks #3 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72088 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72013
Bee Branch (72013)
$57,500 median income
- 72088
Fairfield Bay (72088)
$56,594 median income
- 72067
Higden (72067)
$53,668 median income
- 72153
Shirley (72153)
$50,253 median income
- 72044
Edgemont (72044)
$47,213 median income
What this shows By household income, ZIP 72088 ranks #2 of 5 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 72088, 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 (2,391 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 72088 in?
ZIP code 72088 (Fairfield Bay) is located in Van Buren County, Arkansas. Van Buren County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/van-buren-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72088?
ZIP code 72088 in Fairfield Bay, AR has a population of 2,391 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72088?
The median household income in ZIP 72088 is $56,594, which is 26% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72088?
The median home value in ZIP 72088 is $164,800, which is 41% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72088?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72088 is White at 93.1%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 6.1% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72088?
ZIP code 72088 has 34 business establishments employing approximately 434 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72088?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72088 are: Other services (except public administration) (8), Retail trade (6), Accommodation and food services (5). There are 4 industry sectors represented in total.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72088?
In ZIP code 72088, 59.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 30.1% 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 72088?
In ZIP code 72088, approximately 87.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 13.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72088?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72088 is 11.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.
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