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Mabelvale, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72103

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

13,078
164/sq mi
$68,029
Median income
$155,700
Median home value
18.5%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Mabelvale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

43th pct
household income, US ZIPs
28th pct
home value, US ZIPs
164
people per sq mi
82%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72103 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72103 is a mid-sized community (a standard USPS delivery area) in Mabelvale, Saline County, Arkansas, home to 13,078 residents across 79.6 square miles, a density of 164 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72103 reports a modest median household income of $68,029 (20% above the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $28,501. Poverty here runs at 18.5%, with unemployment measured at 6.5%. Median home value sits at $155,700 (7% above the state average), median rent at $1,087 a month, and owner-occupancy at 81.9%.

Educational attainment sits below the national norm: 18.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40.2, and the average commute is 25 minutes. A geography-based comparison follows: 8 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72103, plus 6 more within Saline County, give a clearer read than the national average 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 →

Top industries in ZIP 72103

Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mabelvale, AR

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 72103.

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 · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

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 72103, Mabelvale, 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

13,078

Population

79.6

Area (sq mi)

164

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72103?

40.2

Median Age

50.8%

Male

49.2%

Female

7.4%

Foreign-Born

White 62.2%
African American 22.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 7.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%

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

How ZIP 72103 ranks nationally

Mabelvale, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$68,029 43rd percentile higher than 43% 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 53.7%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.5%

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

Owner 81.9%
Renter 18.1%

$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 72103 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 72103 ranks #7 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 72103 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 72103 ranks #6 of 9 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Saline County

72015 standard
Benton, AR
Pop: 27,307
72019 standard
Benton, AR
Pop: 23,346
72022 standard
Bryant, AR
Pop: 14,270
72002 standard
Alexander, AR
Pop: 14,134
72065 standard
Hensley, AR
Pop: 5,207
72011 standard
Bauxite, AR
Pop: 4,074

Related Areas

Saline County Mabelvale, AR Arkansas

Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72103 in? ▼
ZIP code 72103 (Mabelvale) is located in Saline County, Arkansas. Saline County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/saline-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72103? ▼
ZIP code 72103 in Mabelvale, AR has a population of 13,078 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72103? ▼
The median household income in ZIP 72103 is $68,029, which is 11% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 72103? ▼
The median home value in ZIP 72103 is $155,700, which is 44% below the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72103? ▼
The largest racial group in ZIP 72103 is White at 62.2%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 19.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72103? ▼
ZIP code 72103 has 154 business establishments employing approximately 1,667 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 72103? ▼
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 72103 are: Construction (39), Retail trade (18), Wholesale trade (16). There are 12 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 72103? ▼
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 72103 increased by 9.7% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 120%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72103? ▼
In ZIP code 72103, 53.7% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 72103? ▼
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 72103 is 24.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend less time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 72103? ▼
In ZIP code 72103, approximately 81.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 18.1% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72103? ▼
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72103 is 18.5% 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.