PlainZIP

Patterson, AR · standard

ZIP Code 72123

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

450
197/sq mi
$42,250
Median income
3.6%
Bachelor's or higher

The verdict

Patterson pairs one of the lowest household incomes in the country, in a rural, homeowner-dominated area.

7th pct
household income, US ZIPs
197
people per sq mi
64%
owner-occupied homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Percentiles rank ZIP 72123 against every reporting US ZIP.

ZIP code 72123 is a sparsely populated ZIP (a standard USPS delivery area) in Patterson, Woodruff County, Arkansas, home to just 450 residents across 2.3 square miles, a density of 197 people per square mile, in the Chicago time zone.

ZIP 72123 reports a modest median household income of $42,250 (25% below the Arkansas average), while per-capita income is $25,742. Local economic indicators show a 28.6% poverty rate alongside 1.3% unemployment. Median home value sits at -, median rent at $656 a month, and owner-occupancy at 64.0%.

Formal educational attainment runs low here: just 3.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 39.7, and the average commute is -. A geography-based comparison follows: 4 ZIP codes within about 10 miles of 72123, plus 5 more within Woodruff 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 →

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 72123, Patterson, 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

450

Population

2.3

Area (sq mi)

197

People / sq mi

Chicago

Time Zone

standard

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

How ZIP 72123 ranks nationally

Patterson, AR household income vs. every US ZIP code

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

$42,250 7th percentile higher than 7% 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%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 9,980 US ZIPs (33%). Above this entry. $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 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 72123 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 72123 ranks #3 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 72123 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 72123 ranks #4 of 4 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
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

More ZIP Codes in Woodruff County

72101 standard
Mc Crory, AR
Pop: 3,378
72006 standard
Augusta, AR
Pop: 2,603
72036 standard
Cotton Plant, AR
Pop: 817
72074 standard
Hunter, AR
Pop: 167
72059 standard
Gregory, AR
Pop: 37

Related Areas

Woodruff County Patterson, AR Arkansas

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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