ZIP Code 72123

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Patterson · Woodruff County · Arkansas

Population
450

197/sq mi

Median income
$42,250

▼ 45% vs US

higher than 7% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
3.6%

Median age 39.7

Land area
2.3 sq mi

Chicago

ZIP code 72123 in Patterson, Arkansas has a population of 450. The median household income is $42,250, which is 45% below the national average. 3.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 72123 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 2.3 square miles in Patterson, Woodruff County, Arkansas. The area is home to 450 residents, producing a population density of 197 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 72123 against Arkansas and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 72123 sits at $42,250 (25% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,742. The poverty rate stands at 28.6% and the unemployment rate at 1.3%. On housing, the median home value is with median rent at $656 per month, and 64.0% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 72123 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is . We also surface 4 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 5 additional ZIPs sharing Woodruff County, so you can benchmark 72123 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 →

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 72123, Patterson, 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

450

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

197

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 72123?

39.7

Median Age

51.1%

Male

48.9%

Female

0.0%

Foreign-Born

White 89.8%
African American 5.5%
Asian 0.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 4.7%
Hispanic or Latino 0.0%

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?

$42,250

Median Household Income

-25% vs state

$25,742

Per Capita Income

28.6%

Poverty Rate

1.3%

Unemployment Rate

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 49.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

179

Total Housing Units

139

Occupied Units

40

Vacant Units

2.62

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 64.0%
Renter 36.0%

$656

Median Rent

1978

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 3 business establishments in ZIP 72123, employing approximately 19 people with a combined annual payroll of $1,172,000.

3

Businesses

19

Employees

$1.2M

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 72123 vs 72101 →

ZIP Code City Population Distance
72101 Mc Crory, AR 3,378 4.6 mi
72006 Augusta, AR 2,603 6.6 mi
72169 Tupelo, AR 203 9.5 mi
72059 Gregory, AR 37 9.4 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 72123 in?
ZIP code 72123 (Patterson) is located in Woodruff County, Arkansas. Woodruff County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/woodruff-ar.
What is the population of ZIP code 72123?
ZIP code 72123 in Patterson, AR has a population of 450 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 72123?
The median household income in ZIP 72123 is $42,250, which is 45% below the national average of $76,288.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 72123?
The largest racial group in ZIP 72123 is White at 89.8%.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 72123?
ZIP code 72123 has 3 business establishments employing approximately 19 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What is the education level in ZIP code 72123?
In ZIP code 72123, 49.8% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 3.6% 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 72123?
In ZIP code 72123, approximately 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 36.0% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 72123?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 72123 is 28.6% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Patterson, AR

Verify and explore additional data for this area using these official government sources.

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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