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 High-density area
- $68,029
- Median income Near-median income area
- $155,700
- Median home value Below-median home value
- 18.5%
- Bachelor's or higher Near-average bachelor's attainment
National ZIP placement
Mabelvale pairs a below-median household income with below-median home values, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.
- 43rd 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.
FHFA HPI release change
What changed in the latest House Price Index year
- FHFA House Price Index values in ZIP 72103 (Mabelvale, AR) rose +9.7% from 2023 to 2024. The all-transactions index moved from 200.6 in 2023 to 220.0 in 2024 (2000 = 100).
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 average Arkansas ZIP), while per-capita income is $28,501. The poverty rate is 18.5%, with unemployment at 6.5%; those measures add context to the income figure. Median home value is $155,700 (7% above the average Arkansas ZIP) and median rent is $1,087; 81.9% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
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. The page also surfaces 8 ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 more in Saline County, so 72103 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 72103
Top 5 sectors by establishment count in Mabelvale, AR
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 + 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
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 ZIP avg
$28,501
Per Capita Income
18.5%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
24.9 min
Mean Commute Time
How ZIP 72103 ranks among Arkansas ZIPs
Mabelvale, 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)
$68,029 Top 22% higher than 78% of 505 Arkansas ZIPs
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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?
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)
What does housing look like?
Housing stock: occupied vs vacant
6,093housing units
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 ZIP avg
$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.
- 72204
Little Rock (72204)
32,505 residents
- 72209
Little Rock (72209)
32,376 residents
- 72206
Little Rock (72206)
25,624 residents
- 72022
Bryant (72022)
14,270 residents
- 72210
Little Rock (72210)
14,258 residents
- 72002
Alexander (72002)
14,134 residents
- 72103
Mabelvale (72103)
13,078 residents
- 72065 5,207
Hensley (72065)
5,207 residents
- 72011 4,074
Bauxite (72011)
4,074 residents
What this shows Among its immediate neighbors, ZIP 72103 ranks #7 by population - useful context the national average alone can't give.
ZIP 72103 vs its nearest neighbors, by median income
Median household income of this ZIP and the closest reporting ZIP codes within ~10 miles.
- 72002
Alexander (72002)
$85,502 median income
- 72011
Bauxite (72011)
$84,446 median income
- 72022
Bryant (72022)
$80,920 median income
- 72065
Hensley (72065)
$75,857 median income
- 72210
Little Rock (72210)
$69,453 median income
- 72103
Mabelvale (72103)
$68,029 median income
- 72206
Little Rock (72206)
$52,132 median income
- 72204
Little Rock (72204)
$40,882 median income
- 72209
Little Rock (72209)
$40,231 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.
| 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 |
Nationwide ZIPs with similar ACS profiles
Two Census-derived peer sets for ZIP 72103, 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 (13,078 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 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.
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