ZIP Code 72103
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Mabelvale · Saline County · Arkansas
- Population
- 13,078
- Median income
- $68,029
- Median home value
- $155,700
- Bachelor's or higher
- 18.5%
- Land area
- 79.6 sq mi
164/sq mi
▼ 11% vs US
higher than 43% of US ZIPs
▼ 44% vs US
higher than 28% of US ZIPs
Median age 40.2
Chicago
ZIP code 72103 in Mabelvale, Arkansas has a population of 13,078. The median household income is $68,029, which is 11% below the national average. Median home value is $155,700, 44% below the US average. 18.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
ZIP code 72103 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 79.6 square miles in Mabelvale, Saline County, Arkansas. The area is home to 13,078 residents, producing a population density of 164 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 72103 against Arkansas and the nation.
On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72103 sits at $68,029 (20% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,501. The poverty rate stands at 18.5% and the unemployment rate at 6.5%. On housing, the median home value is $155,700 (7% above the state average) with median rent at $1,087 per month, and 81.9% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72103 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.
Education and household profile round out the picture: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. We also surface 8 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing Saline County, so you can benchmark 72103 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 →
Top industries in ZIP 72103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count
Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72103.
- Construction
Construction
39 establishments
- Retail trade
Retail trade
18 establishments
- Wholesale trade
Wholesale trade
16 establishments
- Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 15
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
15 establishments
- Other services (except public administration) 15
Other services (except public administration)
15 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 + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 72103, Mabelvale, 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
13,078
Population
79.6
Area (sq mi)
164
People / sq mi
Chicago
Time Zone
standard
ZIP Type
Who lives in ZIP 72103?
40.2
Median Age
50.8%
Male
49.2%
Female
7.4%
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?
$68,029
Median Household Income
+20% vs state
$28,501
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
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?
6,093
Total Housing Units
5,878
Occupied Units
215
Vacant Units
2.68
Avg Household Size
Occupancy Type
$155,700
Median Home Value
+7% vs state
$1,087
Median Rent
1985
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
+9.7%
YoY Change (2024)
220
HPI Index (2000 = 100)
+120%
Total Change Since 2000
Home values in ZIP 72103 have increased 9.7% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +120% cumulative appreciation.
| Year | Annual Change | HPI Index |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | +0.3% | 139 |
| 2021 | +11.8% | 155 |
| 2022 | +13.3% | 176 |
| 2023 | +14.2% | 201 |
| 2024 | +9.7% | 220 |
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 154 business establishments in ZIP 72103, employing approximately 1,667 people with a combined annual payroll of $80,844,000.
154
Businesses
1,667
Employees
$80.8M
Annual Payroll
12
Industry Sectors
| Industry | Establishments | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Construction | 39 | 25.3% |
| Retail trade | 18 | 11.7% |
| Wholesale trade | 16 | 10.4% |
| Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services | 15 | 9.7% |
| Other services (except public administration) | 15 | 9.7% |
| Real estate and rental and leasing | 13 | 8.4% |
| Transportation and warehousing | 9 | 5.8% |
| Manufacturing | 7 | 4.5% |
| Health care and social assistance | 7 | 4.5% |
| Professional, scientific, and technical services | 5 | 3.3% |
| Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting | 3 | 1.9% |
| Accommodation and food services | 3 | 1.9% |
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 72103 vs 72022 →
| ZIP Code | City | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| 72022 | Bryant, AR | 14,270 | 6.0 mi |
| 72209 | Little Rock, AR | 32,376 | 6.4 mi |
| 72204 | Little Rock, AR | 32,505 | 8.9 mi |
| 72065 | Hensley, AR | 5,207 | 7.2 mi |
| 72011 | Bauxite, AR | 4,074 | 7.4 mi |
| 72206 | Little Rock, AR | 25,624 | 8.7 mi |
| 72002 | Alexander, AR | 14,134 | 9.7 mi |
| 72210 | Little Rock, AR | 14,258 | 11.0 mi |
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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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